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GOING to church to fellowship with others keeps up-and-coming Zim dancehall artiste, Terminator, away from trouble thereby enabling him to focus on his musical career.
The Harare-based artiste, real name Alban Nyatsambo, who does not drink or smoke, is fresh from a United Kingdom tour, an experience he hopes to relive.
“My experience in the UK was interesting as I got to perform for a new audience. People came in numbers to support my music. Promoters there are working on my next trip, though it won’t be anytime soon,” Terminator said.
Terminator, known for popular songs Tinofamba naMwari, Maghetto youths, Shot Mughedi and Obvious Case, has always had a passion for music.
“It took time for people to start knowing my music but that didn’t bring me down. Private City, a collaboration with Roki was one of the songs which started receiving airplay on local radio stations. From there, more of my songs were put on rotation and people started inviting me for shows,” he said.
Denouncing stereotypes that dancehall or reggae artistes smoke marijuana and abuse alcohol and drugs, Terminator said he owed his success to professional artistes who have been advising him on the hazards of the arts industry.
His debut album, recorded and produced at his Waterfalls studio — Outta Road — is expected to be released at the end of the month.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter