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NUTTY O CHALLENGES FREEMAN TO STING CLASH
Zimdancehall stars Nutty O and Freeman are set for a historic showdown after the former officially challenged the HKD boss to a “Sting-style” clash.
The challenge, which has sent shockwaves through the local music industry, aims to settle the debate over who currently rules the genre. Nutty O, born Carrington Chiwadzwa, made the bold move this week, inviting Freeman to a lyrical battle of hits.
The “Handipere Power” hitmaker clarified that the event would be a “tune-for-tune” exchange rather than a hostile confrontation. This format focuses on trading hit songs back and forth to determine whose catalogue resonates most with the audience.
“I am ready to step on that stage and show the fans what the ABX brand is all about,” Nutty O said. “It is time we give the people a real show of talent and hits.”
Freeman, a veteran with over a decade of dominance in the industry, welcomed the competitive spirit. Supporters of the HKD Boss believe his deep library of street anthems will give him the upper hand in a live environment.
“We have been here for a long time,” a representative from the HKD camp noted. “If the fans want to see the hits, we have them in abundance. We are always ready for the culture.”
The clash is expected to take place in Harare later this year. Promoters are already scouting venues, with many pointing to the City Sports Centre as the ideal location for the high-stakes event.
Music critics say this battle could revitalize Zimdancehall by shifting the focus back to performance and lyrical mastery. Fans are already divided, with social media platforms buzzing as supporters debate which artist has the better “bag” of songs to claim the crown.
Event organisers are expected to release the official date and ticket prices in the coming weeks. For now, the nation waits to see who will emerge as the undisputed king of the stage.