adminMathew Masinge
UK based Zimbabwean gospel singer Tariro Masawi has vowed to promote mental health and fight discrimination amongst his fans.
Study has shown that people with mental health conditions often experience human rights violations, discrimination and stigma.
The 38-year-old singer who has already established some charities at his UK base says he has plans to extend his helping hand back home.
In an interview, Masawi revealed his passion to fight mental health and help create awareness.
“As a Christian I have always had a burden to help the next person who might be going through a difficult time in life.
“For the past few years I had a chance to explore my passion by taking part in providing care to mental health patients, refugees and people displaced by crisis.
“I am now in the process of raising more money and registering the charity in the UK so that I might be able to bring back home to help my own people,” said Masawi.
The Domboshava bred-singer feels he can effectively promote mental health issues.
“From my experience having worked with organisations such as Refugee Action, Shaw trust and Crisis which are based in the UK, they have given me so much passion to pursue my own path.
“The promotion, protection and restoration of mental health can be regarded as a vital concern of individuals, communities and societies throughout the world,” he said.
The singer also revealed plans to add more music to his name.
“I am currently working on a new project and it’s a huge project for me after I had taken a sabbatical due to Covid-19 induced lockdowns.
“This will be my second album. I have plans to release the 16-track album anytime soon,” said Masawi.
To date, Masawi has recorded a single album and a number of singles including Jesu Chiyedza.
He says his music is shaped by his strong Christian beliefs and has also tackled social ills and love in some of his compositions.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter