Noisettes singer in Zimbabwe charity event
By Esther Gomo
Shingai Shoniwa the Zimbabwean lead singer of British indie rock band the Noisettes will be the host of a charity event to raise funds for children orphaned by HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe.
A spokesman for Ndoro Children’s Charities said the Zimbabwe Pearl Ball will be held on the 1st of April at the Westbury Mayfair Hotel in London. ‘The event will raise funds for a clinic and school we are building in Zimbabwe for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS,’ the group said.
About 250 guests including celebrities are expected to attend. There is a good chance legendary Zimbabwean singer Oliver Mtukudzi will perform on the day. Dancehall starlet Jusa Dementor is also set to perform.
Organisers say they are still looking for sponsors and advertisers for the event, as well as donations for its auction and raffle.
The purpose of the event is to also raise awareness and much needed funds for the Zororo Leadership Academy, an orphanage home, school and clinic for Children in Zimbabwe.
This project is scheduled to start in March 2010 and will require ongoing funding. The school will give 500 children access to education for the first time in the project’s first 5 years.
Event Name: Ndoro CC Zimbabwe Pearl Ball
Date of Event: Thursday 1st of April 2010
Venue: The Westbury Mayfair Hotel, Bond Street, W1S 2YF
Event Programme
Reception: 6.30pm for 7pm… registration, networking and seating
Pre Dinner: 7.30pm – 7.45pm…Performance from Natty
Dinner: 7.30pm – 9pm…Dinner Performance from Gospel Choir: 8.15pm – 8.45pm
After Dinner: 9pm – 9.15pm… entertainment from Shingai Shoniwa of the Noisettes
Speeches & Auction: 9.30pm – 10.15pm…
Awards Ceremony: 10.15pm-10.45pm… Performance from Jusa
Raffle Draw: 10.45 – 11pm
Entertainment & Dancing: 11pm – 12am… Performance from Oliver Mtukudzi
DJ: 12am – 2am
End: 2am
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