Gatewaystream 2024 shutdown : A night of Chaos, dr...

Gatewaystream 2024 shutdown : A night of Chaos, drama, and Disappointment

Oscar J Jeke

The much-anticipated Gatewaystream 2024 Shutdown descended into a chaotic spectacle, a far cry from its promised musical extravaganza.

A night that should have celebrated Zimbabwean music turned into a nightmarish ordeal, marred by technical glitches, poor organization, and explosive confrontations.

One of the most shocking incidents involved the legendary Freeman, who, despite the chaos, delivered a powerful performance that showcased his resilience despite the sound being sabotaged. However, the spotlight soon shifted to the young sensation, Tocky Vibes, who found himself at the center of a humiliating ordeal.

Stage manager Marshal Shonai and Master H's manager, Muponda Sugar, treated Tocky Vibes with disdain, reducing him to a mere child. The situation escalated when MC Abisha Palmer accused Tocky Vibes of attempting to break his watch, sparking a physical confrontation between the two camps.

Tocky Vibes' manager, T-Man, expressed his outrage in no uncertain terms, questioning the value of the watch that had ignited such a violent dispute. "Inomboita mariiko watch yake?" he exclaimed, his voice filled with anger.

Master H's late arrival further compounded the chaos, forcing organizers to make last-minute changes to the lineup. Shonai's decision to prioritize Master H's performance over Tocky Vibes' sparked outrage among fans and fellow performers alike.