First Farai ready unleash ninth album

irresistible music flair, the Chitungwiza-based artiste has shrugged off allegations of stealing condolence money at late fellow musician Cephas Mashakada’s funeral to record a new album titled “Pahasha – Love Market”.
Some of the songs on the album, especially the one titled “Rega Vakutambudze”, is a clear reflection that he is unfazed by what people say about him as he declares with lyrics which go thus:
“Rega vakutambudze kana vaneta vachakusiya (let them persecute you and once they are fed up with tormenting you they will leave you alone) . . .”
The song is a clear reference to the humiliating time that he had at the hands of people who accused him of stealing “chema” although the musician himself was quick to point out that the song applied to everyone who was facing problems in his or her life.
“I was referring to everyone in general. We all have our challenges everyday. And coming to the issue of stealing ‘chema’, how could I be walking free right now if I am a criminal?
“The laws of Zimbabwe are very clear about prosecuting criminals,” he quipped.
Some of the songs to look forward to on the six-track album include the title track “Pamusika Werudo” which the he says discourages immorality despite its title and lyrics that suggest otherwise.
“Varume handei tose tinotsvaka watinoda pamusika werudo/Usachive wemumwe ivo vazere palove market,” sings Farai on the song.
The influence and inspiration that the late Tongai Moyo played in shaping Farai’s music career is recognised in the song “Mherekedzo” which pays tribute to ‘Dhewa”.
“He (Tongai) was more than just a good friend to me, he was like a brother to me. He brought me into the limelight and I realised that it was important to dedicate another song to him after the one I wrote while he was still alive,” he said.
He added: “It was through music that we became friends, he would compose songs for me so why can’t I do the same for him now that he is gone?”
Stepchildren and step-parents are also part of the menu on the forthcoming album and he reminds everyone to turn back, think and acknowledge one another.
“Mavambo Emba” and “Tiroverei Maoko” make up the rest of the playlist.
This is Farai’s ninth album.
Recorded at Diamond Studios, the album will be launched soon while the accompanying DVD will follow.
“Wine gets better with age and as Hurudza Express we are not looking back. We might have our good and bad times but we are glad that our fans have been very supportive,” said Pliers Puareni, manager of Hurudza Express outfit.
The album will be Farai’s third album with Diamond Studios after “Ngingo Ngingo – Thunderbolt” and “Dinga Tinga – Experience”.