adminTODAY, Jah Prayzah clocks a week after he added yet another feather on his glittering profile.
The crooner made history after he successfully launched two well-knit albums in two major cities in two consecutive days.
It’s a rare feat, which is hard to ignore, especially at a time when most players in the creative sector are either stuttering or sneezing.
The 35-year-old unveiled his 12th album, named Chiremerera, at Old Hararians on May 12, while Maita Baba was launched at Queens Sports Club on May 13 in Bulawayo.
Both events attracted bumper crowds, an indication that Zimbabweans really love him.
This milestone comes at a time when the showbiz stalwart’s hunger for success has been quite evident.
Local researchers and historians should now record and document such achievements for the benefit of future generations.
A trend-setter, with a clear track record, Jah Prayzah has achieved quite a lot in his career, spanning over a decade.
Like any other person, Jah Prayzah will never please everybody and that is expected in any society.
His ascendancy to the top is well documented while the trials and tribulations he faced have made him stronger.
What makes this new achievement worth mentioning is that his two albums cater for all generations, with and without an ear, for good music.
His work ethic and sacrifice should inspire other players in the creative sector to think outside the box.
There are several lessons which other musicians can take from Jah Prayzah who deserves his place at the top at the moment.
As expected, haters will always find faults while the neutrals have since endorsed Jah Prayzah as a workhorse destined for stars.
What makes this milestone worth celebrating is that it comes at a time when production costs are too high while hosting such events demands a lot of sacrifice.
For a change, we are now appealing for Zimbabweans to embrace their stars.
It’s never too late for locals to learn from other African countries such as Nigeria, Tanzania and our neighbours South Africa where stars are treated like kings and queens.
While people’s opinions differ, at times it’s nice to embrace superstars who are doing their best to put Zimbabwe on the world map.
It’s regrettable when our stars command a lot of support and respect beyond borders yet locals hardly recognise them.
Jah Prayzah’s exploits should inspire stars in other disciplines to work hard.
In Zimbabwe, we tend to celebrate our stars when they are gone, which is quite regrettable and shameful.
A change of mind-set is needed among Zimbabweans to ensure that we embrace our stars with dignity, while they are still alive.
Why we fail to do so remains a mystery.
Over the years, Zimbabweans have been known for their genuine love and this toxicity should never be allowed to continue to define who we are as a people.
Let’s embrace our creative geniuses and Jah Prayzah is one of them.
He is at the very top of the list.
Online Reporter