Jah Prayzah, Chigubhu give back to the youth

Bruce Ndlovu
Two prominent Zimbabwean artistes from two different cities operating in two different fields this week embarked on two noble initiatives as they brought attention to the countryaï¿½ï¿½s future.

On Wednesday morning, Bulawayoaï¿½ï¿½s Clive Chigubhu took time off to pay homage to his former school, Mzilikazi High School by donating books and stationery.

The comedian, who has become known for his unconventional antics when on stage which have endeared him to fans across the country, showed that he can easily flip a switch and become serious by showing off his philanthropic side when he gave back to the school that was instrumental to developing him into the man he is today.

Chigubhu said that he had decided to make the donation after the realisation that he needed to show appreciation for where he came from.

aï¿½?Itaï¿½ï¿½s all about giving back because this is the community that raised me and still continues to back me in whatever I am doing. It is also about motivating young people because we tend to relax when it comes to education. Education is something that no one can steal from you,aï¿½? he said.

Chigubhu added that it was not the last time he would be making contributions towards charity.

aï¿½?I want to donate to old peopleaï¿½ï¿½s homes and other such institutions because there are many people and organisations that could benefit a lot from our input as people that are in the public eye,aï¿½? said the Nama winning stand-up comic.

Jah Prayzah has been on a winning streak in the last few months, but the musician seemed to have taken time away from his busy schedule to advise the young to pursue their academic dreams in the best way he knows how in light of the governmentaï¿½ï¿½s STEM initiative.

A snippet of Jah Prayzahaï¿½ï¿½s STEM video was premiered by Minister of Higher Education Jonathan Moyo on his twitter page before the Mighty Movies produced 3 minute 45 second piece was uploaded on YouTube.

Jah Prayzah won many over this year with the provocative video of Eriza, which featured a school uniform clad Lady Storm and the new video features a similar format although the children in the video are girls and boys of school going age and do not resort to any of Lady Stormaï¿½ï¿½s antics.

Over the three minute song which features snatches of melody from Jah Prayzahaï¿½ï¿½s previous hits like Tsviriyo, Jah Prayzah advises the young to pursue their dream tirelessly as it is both to the benefit of themselves and their country at large.