Preserving Our Artists.

Zimbabwe is a talented nation that is only lacking in opportunities. That with enough exposure and experience we would be able to produce quality music that can be seen nationwide.  I remember when I was a child we would all sit around the television waiting for our favourite music show Sisonke Mix to start. Songs like, “Uhamba nobani” by PO ZEE and Sikhu would be broadcasted and we would all stand up and dance. I believe that such talent still exist in Zimbabwe that if our singers were given such an opportunity and well groomed we would have the number one hit song coming from Zimbabwe.

In Western countries upcoming artist are given a chance to prove themselves and show the world what they are made of in shows like the X-factor. Where by the judges are professional singers who also train the artists during the course of the competition. The winners are given record deals with well-known companies thus they are set for life. If Zimbabwean artist were to be given such opportunities we would be a step ahead from the rest of the world. As the artists would be groomed by Legendries’ like Oliver Mutukudzi,  who has toured the world and is well respected.

Artist  should be  groomed  both professionally and financially.It is disheartening and painful  to note that most of our  talented  artist have  gone  six feet  down  the grave, dying  in absolute poverty  devoured by ravages  of HIV/ Aids. Popularity  should not go up  to their heads  but  they  should be  moulded  into very disciplined  individuals who should  understand  themselves and carry themselves  well  in order  to  rise high and    live longer.

Today I advocate for the same opportunity for Zimbabwean artist who have talent but at the same time need a push in the right direction from the experienced singers.