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Trust Khosa
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
AGGA Nyabinde and his brother Albert have said their late father always wanted them to perform as a united front.
Bob Nyabinde died at the age of 68 in December 2023.
Before his death, Albert led the Motif Band while Agga was at the helm of the Way 2 Nice Band.
It appears that Albert has finally settled into the Nyabinde ensemble, fulfilling their late father’s wish for unity.
In an interview with Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub, the duo said it was always their father’s desire to see them performing together. “Working with my elder brother is something people often inquire about, as it can be challenging for siblings in most set-ups to collaborate harmoniously,” Agga said.
“Growing up, we were raised in an environment where our father encouraged education but never discouraged our musical talents, which he recognised at a young age.
“It’s no surprise that we are here today, doing what we love in showbiz.
“Many have asked why Albert remains loyal to me, and my answer is simple: we are family, and nothing will separate us.”
Agga, who has since been appointed as the communication and marketing head of the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, noted that he still finds time to make music with his brother.
“For your information, I have made it a point not to neglect music, and it’s quite encouraging that I have a supportive brother who has been there for me over the years.
“I have reached a point where I ensure that I fulfill my calling with distinction because it has been our father’s dream.
“By the way, it was my brother who taught me every aspect of stage presentation. As you know, I was mentored by the late Dr Oliver Mtukudzi and my father, but when it comes to dancing and stage presentation, I owe that to my lovely brother, Sir Albert, as we call him in music circles.”
Albert said: “I worked with my father for a long time while he was still in university and I established myself as one of his key dancers, percussionists, and later, saxophonists.
“I thoroughly enjoyed what I did with my father, and he always asked me to look after my brother, which I did wholeheartedly.
“It was very easy for me to come and work under his wing because, at the end of the day, music should be the real winner,” he said.
Mathew Masinge