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Tawanda Matanhire Arts Reporter
Afro-pop singer Tendai Chidarikire has made a comeback on to the music scene with a new album “Zezuru Reloaded” which comes with a video titled “MaUSA”. The video addresses topical social issues such as land barons conning desperate home-seekers, civil servants’ abuse of office, fleecing of money from various Government ministries and corruption at various levels in society.
Chidarikire started singing at the age of nine in 1981 when he was introduced to the stage by popular Zimbabwean artist Elijah Madzikatire as a brake and robot dancer imitating international pop star Michael Jackson.
The young enthusiastic performer met up with Rusike Brothers who accorded him a chance to work with them and he appreciates the opportunity, which facilitated his rise until he got a chance to showcase his talent in the popular Television show “Star Brite” and won the competition.
“I really appreciate the Rusike Brothers’ efforts in grooming me to be the artiste I am. Those guys are my heroes,” Chidarikire said. “Muzezuru” which became an anthem before it was officially released got so much recognition from people around the country because of its unique style.
The song’s video choreography had energetic moves.
Chidarikire then did a song “Ndiringe” which also received a lot of attention and air play and he plans to do a remix of the song with “Jerusarema” hit-maker Jah Prayzah and Dendera superstar Suluman Chimbetu.
His latest offering “MaUSA” is in support of the Zim-Asset blueprint which seeks to improve the Zimbabwean economy. He supports the recent cuts of outrageous directors’ salaries hence he says “kune vamwe vanohora mazimari akawanda” in the song. Chidarikire has respect for dancehall musicians Winky D, Killer T and Tocky Vibes because, he says, their songs are loaded with good messages.
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