Zimbabwean Dancehall Star Freeman “HKD Boss” announces Inaugural HKD Festival for 2024.

Born Emegy Slyvester Chizanga, Freeman HKD is a ZimDancehall heavy weight who has been listed on several most influential Zimbabweans lists for years.

In an exciting move that is set to make a significant impact on the local entertainment scene, the renowned Zimdancehall artist, announced the launch of the first-ever HKD Festival. The event is scheduled to take place on October 26th, 2024, at the Alex Sports Club.

This visionary idea, conceived by the HKD Boss himself, is poised to open new doors for a plethora of artists, further solidifying Freeman’s place as a trailblazer in the entertainment industry. As the first Zimdancehall artist to organize a music festival of this magnitude, this milestone event is sure to captivate music enthusiasts and industry stakeholders alike.

Through his social media platforms, Freeman has enthusiastically alerted his loyal fanbase to the upcoming festival, urging them to brace themselves for an exciting experience that is yet to unfold. The artist’s palpable excitement and anticipation for the event have only heightened the anticipation among his dedicated followers, who are eager to witness this groundbreaking initiative.

Over the last decade Freeman has amassed numerous nominations, awards and accolades that include: 2 x National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA), 10 x ZimDancelhall awards and 4 x Star Fm Music awards, just to list a few. In addition, he was the first ZimDancehall artist to perform in China and he has toured Australia, Botswana, Canada, England, Mozambique and South Africa.

Besides his accolades Freeman is known for his “good vibes” and versatility. He has collaborated with artists from other genres like Sungura legend Alick Macheso, Jamaican Dancehall artist Chris Martin, Afropop singer Tamy Moyo and rapper EX-Q.