Afro-jazz singer Ngwira slams D’Banj

Entertainment Reporter
Afro-jazz singer Daniel Ngwira (pictured), who is basking in the glory of his new single “Ndinewe”, has slammed Nigerian pop star D’Banj for what he called “pornography on stage” when he performed at the Lion Lager Summer Beer Festival over the weekend.
Ngwira took to his Facebook page and vented his anger saying D’Banj did not only shortchange fans but also insulted them.
“D’banj, pornography on stage in Zimbabwe is just not welcome, neither is insulting our sisters. You even degraded one of our sisters by saying she was not well endowed. Promoters should also learn to promote local talent. I can imagine how much this D’Banj was paid compared to Winky D who gave a sterling performance,” he said.

Ngwira also said he was prepared to lobby the Government to ban or restrict “the importation of musicians to protect locals”.
Some people responded to Ngwira’s calls saying D’Banj’s performance fell far short of expectations.

Climate Munikwa said: “I think we can have the Beer Fest with our local artistes only. Winky D did a splendid act than D’bank ohhh D’Banj. Every time we cry, we are shortchanged.”

“True my brother . . . we’re tired of brothers coming all the way to disgust us like that!” Bright Shumbahuru posted.
Eddie Nemaringa said it was unfortunate that he didn’t attend the festival.

However, Ngwira said he was happy “Ndinewe” was being played on almost all the stations in Zimbabwe.
“I have just released a song titled ‘Ndinewe’ dedicated to those living with Aids and cancer. Cancer continues wrecking havoc in societies worldwide including locally. The high cost of treatment has meant that this could be a death sentence if resources are not mobilised towards the cancer cause. For many, the full cancer treatment is beyond reach. Cancer can be treated if detected early. Let’s join hands in the fight against cancer,” he said.

Ngwira deliberately changed his flair of music to produce a sound with intricate Zimbabwean rhythms and beautiful melodies, which suit his wonderfully soulful voice.

Another good thing is that he sang about Aids without actually condemning or pointing fingers to anyone. He says everyone should play their part against Aids and cancer. He also dreams about the possibility of an Aids-free generation.

He sings: “Ziva kuti ndiriwako, ndiri hama yako, ndinokutsigira, usacheme nyarara, thula thula mngani wami . . .”