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JORDAN Chataika’s granddaughter, Tamia, has vowed to keep the family’s music legacy alive.
The late Chataika, who pioneered Zim gospel alongside Baba Machanic Manyeruke and Freedom Sengwayo, died in 1990, aged 50.
His son, Ronnie Chataika, has been struggling to fill in the big shoes.
However, Tamia seems to have the answers.
“I’ve always loved music from an early age and I was also born into a music family. My late grandfather, Jordan Chataika, was a gospel artist.
“I loved music before I really understood that my grandfather was an artist and after knowing he was a singer, I was like I’m really going to do this, carry on his legacy and make him and the family proud.”
The 24-year-old has since released her single, titled Wandoda, which is earning her more subscribers after releasing the video on YouTube.
“In the song, a lady is expressing her undying love for her guy and telling him that she can’t wait to meet his aunt.
“The whole song is about a girl expressing how much she loves her guy.
“My fans are loving the song so far, we are actually getting more subscribers since the release of the song.
“Working on the video was an exciting experience. I was supported and assisted by a number of people. The video was shot by SAP,” she said.
Tamia has been in the game working as a supporting act for a number of artists of her generation.
“I have had the honour to rub shoulders and share the stage with ZimPraise, Tamy Moyo and Holy Ten at the OK Grand Challenge in 2022.”
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter