adminThe nine-member group has released an eight-track album titled Indlela.
The album has songs that spread the message of peace, unity and the struggles that the group went through to produce the album.
The album also talks about how people can return to their culture and shun western practices that are threatening to override African culture. The group is from the Donkwedonkwe area of Kezi in the Matabeleland South Province.
In an interview recently, the acting director of the group, Sukoluhle Fuyana, said it had been difficult to be in the music industry as they had faced stiff resistance from their families.
She said the group was seeking funding in order to have their own equipment to sustain their musical careers.
“The group is well known in Matabeleland South and the only problem we have is the lack of equipment. If we had our own public address system we would not incur so much costs through hiring,” said Fuyana.
She said the album was written and produced by Sehliselo Khumalo, who was also the founder of the group.
Fuyana appealed to the Government through the relevant organs to help rural groups establish themselves in music.
“We appeal to Government to intervene and help rural groups that are into music. We applied for Culture Fund, but our application was not successful. This makes us think that people from the rural areas are looked down upon. Such monies can help us get the vital equipment,” said Fuyana.
She said the group was formed in 2010 and they chose the name African Stars because their message was about the African cause.
“The group sings about social challenges faced by Africans and how to conquer these challenges. The only way as Africans to develop is to be united in whatever we do. This is why we called the group African Stars because we offer solutions to the African plight,” said Fuyana.
Online Reporter