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Maria Chiguvari
AFFABLE Karoi fire-fighter and farmer, Lovemore Chimurambi, has pledged to empower creatives in his area by setting up a state-of-the-art studio.
Better known as Chimurambi Records, the stable has been empowering budding artists who lack recording facilities from the Mashonaland West town.
In an interview with H-Metro, Chimurambi who is also a musician, said he wanted to leave behind a legacy in his area.
“I will be turning 50 next year with God’s grace and it is not a joke as the Lord has been there for me over the years.
“After living for close to half a century, I am no longer focusing on my family alone but on the community as well.
“I have set up this studio so that they can fully utilise it. It’s for the people of Karoi and its environs,” he said.
Chimurambi, who has invested thousands of dollars in the project, said he was not looking forward to quick returns.
“If you invest in community projects expecting returns you risk being disappointed in life.
“Top philanthropists of Strive Masiiwa’s calibre are doing it from the bottom of their hearts and not for the love of money.
“I might not be at Masiiwa’s level but the little I am doing for the arts sector should not be overlooked.”
Chimurambi, who is courting Harare producers, said he was dreaming of going national.
“I have reached a point where I want to bring the best creatives from Harare to small towns like ours.
“There is a lot of potential in small towns but people believe everything big happens in Harare.
“Over the years, we have seen people leaving their rural homes to work in urban areas in anticipation of greener pastures yet we can empower ourselves to stop that movement,” she added.
Meanwhile, Chimurambi has released a series of singles comprising Mambo Jesu, Ndiri Kushanda, Ndokutendayi Nei, Nhamo, and Ndaizivei.
He has recorded over five albums over the year.
Largely self-taught, Chimurambi was inspired by the late Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi.
He plays the rhythm guitar, keyboard, and congas.
Online Reporter