adminBeing famous is one thing while having a good manager or promoter is another. Zimbabwe has a lot of unheralded stars who of late have helped the famous celebrities to climb the ladder in the music sector. The Herald Entertainment reporter Tafadzwa Zimoyo (TZ) caught up with one show promoter and manager Spencer Madziya (SP) popularly known as Boss Spencer by his legion of fans, to share his expertise in the arts business. He is the owner of the popular joint Sphynix Bar located in the CBD. Below are the excerpts:
TZ: Who is Boss Spencer?
SM: I am the Boss in the arts sector, a young executive for a construction and building corporate company. I am happily married with two children and a very fun loving person. I have a passion in music and owe my success to my team especially from former my ghetto suburbs Glen Norah and Warren Park. I am now staying somewhere close to the CBD.
TZ: What inspired you to be a promoter, manager and why?
SM: A music promoter is someone who will publicise and promote upcoming local or national live events and concerts. I did manage Nox before organising shows and concerts for various artistes who would have approached me. My late uncle Sam former front-man for the Original 2Plus2 band used to take me to various shows and this stuck into my head while growing up. He was my source of inspiration.
TZ: So far who have you worked with and what are your achievements in the arts sector?
SM: I have worked closely with dancehall, jazz and urban movement artistes including the likes of Maskiri, Mzimba, Arnold Gara, Stunner, Trae Yung, DJ Flevah, Goodchild, Shinsoman, Seh Calaz and Cynthia Mare among others. Through our partnership with various clubs as Platinum Entertainment we have managed to give artistes opportunities to shine, album launches, recording and distribution. I work too with This Is Records, TMG and Ice ’n’ Roses which are serious recording companies. When I started the “Urban Nights” at Beer Engine, most people never took me seriously but that was my stepping stone.
TZ: Where do you see the music of this generation going and what needs to be done to develop the sector?
SM: I do believe music of this generation has the potential to grow. It is only up to us managers and promoters to groom and guide these musicians. We should unite and make the sector the best playing ground for them. For example, the artiste to look forward to is Tocky Vibes. The young man is talented and unique in his way. Music is the universal language therefore should be played with caution and I am happy Zimbabwe is amongst countries doing well with music.
However, it is a fact for that to be achieved and to develop the sector, musicians do not only need to be assisted on shows or album launches but grooming plays a role in their lifestyle. I have made a point in my empire that I have time with those I am working with closely and have some grooming and deportment lessons. It is a journey that is not automatic but in two years time we will be there.
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