First Farai goes rural

For some obscure reason music fans thought First Farai would fill in the gap left by Dhewa or at least keep his legacy alive but the self-proclaimed “Prince of Sungura” has been a big disappointment.
Recent developments suggest that First Farai is finding the going tough and has since abandoned holding urban shows.
“It is not economical to stage a show in urban areas, the competition is stiff, that is why I have decided to stage shows outside the main cities and towns,” said Farai.
The musician said promoters were shunning him hence his renewed flirtation with the rural folk.
“If I hold a show, let’s say in Mhangura, I know I would be alone and I will have maximum attendance unlike in Harare where the promoters only go for the ‘big boys’. If I had a promoter who is willing to pay me enough money, I won’t think twice, I will perform,” said Farai.
The musician admitted he was starving the late Tongai Moyo’s fans that looked up to him to fill the void left by the late sungura legend.
“Tongai was like a brother to me, and my music is similar to his but it does not make economical sense for me to stage a show in areas that were Tongai’s hunting grounds when I don’t attract a lot of fans.
“Most of the time I would be on the road and I promote myself because at the end of the day I want to eat,” he said.
First Farai started his career after clinching   the top award at the International Music Crossroads finals held in Tanzania in 2002.