Top artistes to grace Back to School COVID-19 awareness
TOP Zambian artistes have been lined up to grace the back-to-school COVID-19 Awareness event set for tomorrow.
The show is an initiative of the US Embassy, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of General Education, and is presented with the support of the American people through the United States agency for International Development, USAID, and the USAID DISCOVER-Health Project
The event is intended to address some of questions and anxieties parents and learners may have about COVID-19 and the reopening of schools. Through music performances and art, correct and consistent information and practical guides on what to do to ensure that children return to school safely, will be shared throughout the event.
The US. Charge D'Affaires will attend the event and answer questions about COVID-19. Representatives from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of General Education will also attend the event and interact with the audience. The audience can ask questions through the Zambia Ending AIDS Facebook page.
Live performances by B-Flow, Drimz, Pompi, and Wezi have been lined up for this show. Others are DJs Vjezzy and Switcher as well as acts from Barefeet Theatre. Children and others participating in poetry, games and music will play a role in teaching all of us about COVID-19 and safety at school and at home.
The event, which runs from 11:00hrs to 12:15 hrs will be streamed live on several social media platforms, with bonus content being streamed till 15:00hrs.
"Please join us and watch and learn about the five golden rules applicable in the new normal to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our schools and communities," organisers say.
Members of the public can watch the event live on the following Facebook pages: Zambia Ending AIDS; U.S Embassy; ZNPHI; Ministry of Health Zambia; ZBNC Today; and Diamond TV Zambia.
MCs on the day are seasoned comedian Bob Nkosha and radio personality Roxy Jones Kangwa.