Online Reporter
Trust Khosa
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
FREDDY “Kapfupi” Manjalima may be experiencing a downturn in fortunes but his management team and family take pride in the love and support he continues to receive from Good Samaritans.
His brother and manager, Sam Manjalima, said Kapfupi was in high spirits as they approach the premiere of his much-anticipated movie titled “Tambu: The Daughter of the Soil.”
Directed by Ireland-based filmmaker Caroline Nyaka-Chana, who previously managed Kapfupi during his peak before relocating overseas, the film features Kapfupi in the lead role.
The cast also includes Cody “Rank Marshall” Tinker, Sabhuku Aphiri and Darlington “Dhadza D” Zhanje with Nyaka-Chana herself portraying Tambu.
A private viewing will take place this Saturday in Harare, with the spotlight on Kapfupi, who has made significant contributions to the sector.
Sam Manjalima praised those who continue to value his brother’s work. “It’s a great feeling to know that there are still people who love and cherish my brother for his good deeds.
“He is exceptionally talented and has faced numerous challenges, but having caring supporters like Sir Wicknell and my sister Caroline Nyaka-Chana come to our aid is monumental.”
He added: “I have never doubted him.
Now that he has completed the film he has always dreamed of, this could very well change his fortune for the better.”
Nyaka-Chana, the filmmaker, said they were determined to make an impression.
“I have always wanted to work with Kapfupi, having managed him long before I went to Europe,” she said.
“Kapfupi was one of the people who made history with street theatre, along with the late Marabha (Charles Mapalume). It was easy working with him on this movie.
‘‘Like I said in previous interviews, I once managed them before I moved overseas, but I always stay in touch with him.”
