HIV+ kids compose song for Madiba

Briezzy Cool Lifestyle Writer
South African former  president Nelson Mandela, who died last week, was an icon to people not only in Africa but in the rest of the world.
His vision for humanity to live in harmony, in spite of race and background is respected by all those who knew him including people from Zimbabwe.

Touched by his beliefs, children from the Anderson Save Humanity Project in Dzivaresekwa penned a song and recorded it on Saturday in memory of “Madiba”, as he was affectionately known.

The emotional track, that is over five minutes long, sees the youngsters, together with the project founder, pouring their hearts out and sending out messages of hope.

“There is one thing most certain in our lives and that is death, you have left the children swimming in floods of tears,” goes part of the song.

Speaking to Cool Lifestyle on the motivation behind the track, a representative from the group said: “Mandela’s message for humanity is relevant to us as children living in Zimbabwe.

“He had a passion for children too and organisations like the Nelson Mandela Foundation made strides in uplifting children in all aspects of their lives,” said Talent.

Anderson Save Humanity Project comprises children aged between eight and 13, who are living with HIV.

The vibrant musicians, drawn from different parts of Dzivarasekwa, use art as a tool for raising awareness on various children’s rights and HIV issues.

“We have a passion for art and it has helped us to lead positive lives in spite of our health statuses.

“Getting together for a noble cause helps us to stay away from trouble that comes with being an adolescent,” said another member.

The 13-member group started off with 18 children in 2009 but some of them have passed on over the years.

Because of determination, they have since spread their wings to other places like Epworth and Hatcliffe.

Under the leadership of the founder Anderson Mamimine, they are now recruiting other children living with HIV and Aids and spreading the word of positive living through music and drama.

“We want to make sure that there is positivity in all the youths,” said Mamimine.