‘Mugabe lacks sense of humour’ Freshlyground

AWARD-WINNING South African music outfit Freshlyground has accused President Robert Mugabe of not having a sense of humour following the group’s deportation from the country on Sunday.

Freshlyground, billed to perform at the closing ceremony of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa), said they were not given any reasons for their deportation.

“We are very disappointed to announce that Freshlyground were last night (Sunday) turned away at Harare International Airport just hours before they were due to perform on stage to 4 000 fans at the Harare International Festival of the Arts closing ceremony,” the group’s management said in a statement.

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