admin“Dr Love” for his love and social commentary music, which reflected the life of ordinary Zimbabweans.
The inimitable singer was loved and cherished by many and his music lives on.
In an interview with some of his fans, it was obvious that many miss the man of song who delighted music lovers with his light-hearted life stories.
“If ever there is going to be Zimbabwean Hall of Fame I think Dr Love will certainly be on top of the list of those to be inducted,” Tsitsi Mafirokufa said.
Another fan, Tadiwa Sekeso, said Dr Love deserves a special place in the history of Zimbabwean music.
“He was such a great composer and down-to-earth person who gave his best in music over the years,” Nhamo Musanhu said.
Unfortunately Dr Love passed away on October 18, 2005. He left a rich music legacy.
As a visually impaired singer, Dr Love fought the stigma often associated with disabled people in Zimbabwe and also raised awareness on HIV and Aids in his heart-
rending hit song “Handirambi”.
Dr Love shot to fame as the lead singer of the Jairos Jiri Band before he formed “The Hit Machine”.
He proved to the world that disability is not inability and toured most cities locally before going to Europe in 1989.
leeroy
Online Reporter