adminMelissa Mpofu and Bongani Ndlovu
AT the beginning of each year, people make New Year’s resolutions where they promise themselves to do acts of self-improvement.
Most resolutions, emanating from individuals’ performances in the previous year/years, have included exercising more regularly, eating a healthier diet and saving more money. But these changes, which require sustained motivation and the ability to resist immediate rewards in favour of long-term benefits, have in most cases been hard to adopt.
But, local celebrities and personalities are optimistic that their resolutions, which they believe are achievable, will come to pass.
Babongile Sikhonjwa
The comedian, who survived a horrific car accident last month, said he planned to tour the nation and continent with fellow comedian Clive Chigubu who was also injured in the car crash.
“We want to tour Zimbabwe, Africa and possibly Europe with my side kick Clive Chigubu. It makes sense really for me to do things with him since we nearly went to heaven together,” he said.
Sikhonjwa said he also wanted to scout for and promote a musician from Bulawayo.
Berita
The South Africa-based Kalawa Jazzmee songstress said she wanted to increase her fan base in Zimbabwe and South Africa.
“I will be working very hard this year as I want people in Zimbabwe to know my music.
“I also want to complete shooting music videos from the Songs of Empowerment album.”
Albert Nyathi
The Harare-based dub poet said he wanted to publish his third book My son this year and consolidate the programmes he had started.
“In between my tours I want to continue with the rural programme that we started where I launched an irrigation scheme for villagers in Kafusi, Gwanda.
“I also hope to publish my third book My son which is more like a sequel to My daughter.
BaShupi
The recently married musician said he wanted to broaden his horizons by working on collaborations with musicians on the continent.
“I have plans to work with musicians from Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. The projects will be completed this year.
“For 2015, I declare every song I touch a hit song,” he said.
Winky D
The King of dancehall said he would want to see issues to do with the ghetto being portrayed in a better way this year.
“We want to stay within the confines of reality, teaching, learning and offering counselling where we can and making sure the lessons strengthen me.
“The greatest aspect that I pray for is fortitude.”
DJ Francis
The Vic Falls-based DJ said he wanted to host five festivals in the resort town.
“My resolution this year is to at least host five festivals in Vic Falls at the Rest Camp. Three of them will only feature local artistes and DJs while two of them will have DJs and artistes from Southern Africa.”
Sarah Mpofu
The veteran actress and modelling instructor said her ambition was to hold a Miss Bulawayo contest.
“Last year we failed to hold Miss Bulawayo and I was very disappointed so part of my plans this year are to hold the pageant,” Mpofu said.
Leonard Mapfumo
The urban grooves artiste said he would be working on his fifth album.
“I’m working on the release of my album Access Point 414317 and a couple of collaborations. I’ll also try to secure South African collaborations.”
DJ Smylie
The Legendary Sounds DJ said he hoped to become a better person and had plans to have collaborations with various artistes.
“I’m planning to shoot a lot of music videos and also work on a documentary that explains Zim dancehall. We want to take our music to another level by linking with people like Buffalo Souljah to spread our music out there.”
Chipaz
The music promoter said their target was to promote hip hop music in the country.
“Over the years we have promoted gospel, sungura and recently Zim dancehall. This year our focus is to have more hip hop gigs,” Chipaz said.
Sandra Ndebele
The dance queen and musician said her major goals were to lose weight, release an album Izenzo in May and tour the globe.
“I’m going to lose weight this year, those who have seen me in the past weeks are already noticing the change,” Ndebele said.
Cal_Vin
The hip hop artiste said he plans to take the country’s hip hop music industry by storm by releasing videos and albums. He also plans to have several tours across the country.
Mbo Mahocs
The socialite said she does not believe in making resolutions but planned to improve from last year and make a difference in society.
“I have action plans for this year and one of them is to use the acclaim I got last year to make a difference in society. We have to grow in the industry and that is what I want to do this year,” Mahocs said.
Butterphly
The former Big Brother Africa housemate said her resolutions were to be bolder and more ambitious.
“I want to thoroughly explore each and every one of my talents; existing and hidden. I also want to be a good mother, sister, daughter, friend and role model and glorify God’s will for my life.”
Nyasha “Diva” Mtamangira
The ZBCtv Up, Close and Personal host said she wanted to give back to society in whatever way she could.
“I know if I can fulfil someone else’s dreams God will fulfil mine, so my plan is to help those in need.”
The diva said she would continue looking stylish this year and promised more outlandish outfits at different events in the city.
Buffalo Souljah
The multi Channel O Music Video Awards winner said 2015 was a year to come up with more collaborations for himself and his artiste, Queen Vee.
“I want to get our music out there, especially on international platforms so we will have more collaborations with international artistes.”
Goodchild
The urban grooves artiste said he hoped to marry the woman of his dreams this year, after their engagement last year. He also plans to release an album.
“I haven’t released any album in the past two years, so this year, I’m working on releasing my fourth album. I’m also focusing on regional collaborations with other artistes.”
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