Black Umfolosi International Brings the Spirit of Southern Africa to Canada with 2025 National Tour

 

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Black Umfolosi International (BUI), the Canadian-based Imbube and A cappella ensemble rooted in the rich musical traditions of Southern Africa, is set to embark on a cross-country Canadian tour this fall, sharing their mesmerizing harmonies and vibrant dances with audiences from coast to coast.

Originally founded in Zimbabwe in 1982 and reformed in 2023, BUI has performed in over 30 countries worldwide, earning international acclaim for their captivating performances sung in Ndebele and Zulu. Their distinctive sound features rhythmic tongue clicks, rolling harmonies, and intricate choreography that celebrates the beauty, strength, and spirit of Southern African culture.

Each performance blends song, storytelling, and traditional dance to create an uplifting experience that embodies gratitude, endurance, and joy. Guided by artistic director and founder Thomeki Dube (Nduna), BUI’s mission is to promote, preserve, and showcase Southern African traditional music and dance while fostering global cultural understanding.

The ensemble’s six core objectives include creating opportunities for artists, mentoring youth, promoting inclusivity, and using the arts to uplift and heal communities.

Black Umfolosi International 2025 Canadian Tour Dates:Oct 30 – Chester Playhouse, Chester, NS
Oct 31 – Mark Lescarbot Theatre, Comeauville, NS
Nov 1 – Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville, NS
Nov 4 – The Carleton, Halifax, NS
Nov 5 – The Astor Theatre, Liverpool, NS
Nov 6 – Decoste Centre, Pictou, NS
Nov 7 – Lunenburg Opera House, Lunenburg, NS
Nov 8 – Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside, PE
Nov 9 – Immaculata Auditorium, Antigonish, NS
Nov 11 – Chalet Bellevue, Morin Heights, QC
Nov 12 – The OP Theatre, Deep River, ON
Nov 13 – Westdale Theatre, Hamilton, ON
Nov 15 – St. Paul’s United Church, Scarborough, ON
Nov 16 – The Red Bird, Ottawa, ON
Nov 18 – The Basement, Saskatoon, SK
Nov 19 – Private Show, Medicine Hat, AB
Nov 20 – Key City Centre, Cranbrook, BC
Nov 21 – St. Basil’s Church Centre, Edmonton, AB
Nov 23 – Studio Bell Theatre, Calgary, AB
Nov 26 – Belfry Theatre, Victoria, BC
Nov 27 – St. James Hall, Vancouver, BC
Nov 28 – Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, BC


About Black Umfolosi International:
Founded in 1982 in Zimbabwe and now based in Canada, Black Umfolosi International carries forward the legacy of its original ensemble with a renewed vision of connection, creativity, and cultural pride. Their performances unite audiences through song and movement, embodying the universal power of rhythm and harmony.