Dread Welly releases second album

following the release of his second album titled “Plan B”.
The five-track album is his second offering after his debut 2005 release “Another Plan” which he launched on the back of his popularity as an actor in the local soap Studio 263.
And to show that he means serious business, Dread Welly recorded the album at his own stable, DWP Records based in Mabvuku, which he established early this year.
If you know the humour and surprises that have made him into a darling of many screen buffs for his role as Dread Welly Wemaplan in the once popular soap Studio 263, then this is exactly the kind of stuff to look forward to on this album.
To enhance the appeal of the album, the actor-cum-musician also features talented acoustic guitarist Q Montana on the closing song “Ngwara”.
It is predominantly a love album, although it also touches on a variety of social issues aimed at awakening people to the challenges around them.
The opening track, “Vachapembera”, talks about the joy that is associated with marriage.
A newly wed or eloped lover is heaped with praise and is described as a source of joy to her in-laws because she has followed the proper marriage channels.
“Vachapembera vana tete, zuva iroro baby richanakidza wakafuga jira . . . (It shall be a day full of joy and happiness),” goes part of the lyrics.
Another love track is the song “Rudo Runotapira” that talks about the trial and tribulations of a relationship.
A rib-cracker on the album is the track “Zviri Ready” in which a husband is boasting to all and sundry about how his wife is always ready for him whenever he comes home be it emotionally or physically.
If you have often wondered whether love potions really exists then you will most certainly fall in love with the song “Akandinwisa” in which the musician talks about a lover who goes to all lengths in order to win his heart.
“Not Available” and”Ngwara” make up the rest of the playlist.
The actor-cum-musician says he would soon start holding live musical shows to showcase his ingenuity in music.
“To me music is inborn, and there is no thick line between acting and music. If resources permit, I want to cause a big stir in music circles, so this is a challenge to music promoters to come forward and assist,” he said.
He wouldn’t disclose his age, quipping: “Ndakaberekwa kudhara (I was born many years ago), in Harare. I am very single and not searching but being searched for!” he said.