Essential Sundays: Where Harare’s Underground Sound Finds Its Stage
By Samantha Deone Munyurwa A Rooftop Alive With Rhythm On a warm Sunday afternoon in Harare, the rooftop of Travel Plaza slowly transformed into something more than a venue. As the city moved through its weekend rhythm and the skyline softened into evening light, Essential Sundays returned with a special Hip Hop and R&B edition, bringing together artists, audiences, and creatives in a celebration of music, community, and purpose. Running from 2 PM to 10 PM, the event unfolded like a carefully curated playlist, each performance adding a different layer of sound and energy. Hosted by Raven Duchess, the rooftop gathering blended live music with a charitable initiative, encouraging attendees to donate baby items, dry goods, and feminine hygiene products for Charlton Girls Safe House. In the spirit of Women’s Month, the event carried an intention beyond entertainment, creating a space where music could exist alongside social awareness and community support. Opening the Stage ...