Boora Honours Late Father’s Legacy with Festival

Maria Chiguvari

Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub

Taurai “Gringaldino” Boora says he will dedicate the month of November to his late father Lazarus “Gringo” Boora.

Gringo passed away on November 9, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.

As a way to celebrate his life his son and team are set to celebrating Gringo’s life through a diverse range of activities, including music, dance, poetry, and stand-up comedy, making it a fun-filled day for the whole family.

Dubbed “Gringo Festival,” local comedian Blessing “Mbudziyadhura” Chimhowa said Gringo’s passing in November left a void, but his memory lives on through this festival.

Mbudziyadhura said the aim is to make the event bigger and better each year, ensuring Gringo’s legacy continues to inspire and unite the community. “Gringo Festival is the commemoration of the late Lazarus “Gringo” Boora and also a way to remember him.

“There will be a lot of different activities that includes music, dance, poetry, stand up comedy and others different activities. It will be a family show.

“It will be a non profitable event. The main idea is to celebrate the life of the late Gringo.

“This is something we hope that happens every year. Gringo died in November so we want it to be bigger and better every year.

“Taurai has been trying to be the best in this industry, he recently released a gospel album which was received well by the audience.”

Taurai is also iming to penetrate the international market.

Mbudziyadhura, who also doubles as a master of ceremonies at weddings and parties, said people are now accepting the son of late Gringo for who he is.

“The reception has been, what I can say, exceptional. People are beginning to now take a Gringo and understanding him for who he is. He’s not the original Gringo but is the best thing that can come out of Gringo.

“When we talk of Gringo we’re looking at his facial features his voice too much stuff like that so people have been receiving him so well and we are grateful for the support that we’ve been getting.

“When we are doing something, when we are shooting a movie or drama or a skit, we try and do our best to beat the previous levels. But as you know, people have their own taste.

“In the same month we want to around the CBD and visiting the youths and teaching them about the dangers of drug and substance abuse to help them know that they is more this life than wasting their lives on drugs,” he said.

Taurai stepped into his father’s shoes in the series at an earlier age, after being coached on what to do.

He believes his father’s legacy is a responsibility he is honoured to carry.

While acknowledging the influence of his father, Taurai aims to bring his own style to the role, blending his unique skills with traits inherited from his father.

“Despite facing challenges in filling his father’s shoes, has a young man I am determined to make a name for myself and take the series to international levels with the right support,” he said. Taurai took over his father’s role in the newly premiered series “The Return of Gringo”.

This series is a continuation of his father’s legacy and features some of the cast members, who were part of the original line up.

Earlier this year Mbudziyadhura teamed up with Taurai for a new project to try and penetrate international market.

The dynamic duo, known for their quick wit and sharp humor, dream to bring their unique brand of comedy to the big screen.