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BULAWAYO musician Ndodana Dylan Sibanda, popularly known as Kid Spookey, has surprised fans with the release of the music video for his latest single, “Brothers”, a project he had shelved for some time.
The Luveve-born artiste said he revisited the song and realised that its message remained relevant, prompting him to finally release it.
“‘Brothers’ was a project that had been sitting unreleased for some time. I always felt that the song had something special, but at the time I decided to shelve it,” said Kid Spookey.
“Eventually, I listened to it again and realised that the message and energy still felt relevant. I felt like it was finally the right time to let people hear it. Sometimes a song can wait for its moment, and I believe ‘Brothers’ found its moment now.”
The release follows his recent single, “Move Yo Body”, which explores an energetic sound influenced by Afrobeat and Amapiano.
Kid Spookey, who began his musical journey in 2017, said he was keen to explore different sounds rather than confine himself to a single genre as he continues to develop his musical identity.
“With Kid Spookey, I’m building an identity that is not limited to one sound. ‘Move Yo Body’ showed a more energetic Afrobeat and Amapiano-inspired side of me, while ‘Brothers’ gives listeners another perspective,” he said.
“I want people to know that they can expect versatility, authenticity and music that comes from real experiences.”
He said “Brothers” explores themes of brotherhood, loyalty and relationships, with the accompanying music video bringing the song’s message and emotions to life.
“‘Brothers’ is about brotherhood, loyalty, relationships and the experiences that shape us. I wanted the song to carry a message that people could relate to while also giving them something they could enjoy,” he said.
“With the music video, I wanted to bring the story and emotions behind the song to life visually. It is about more than just the music; it is about the connection and experiences behind the word ‘brothers’.”
Beyond his musical ambitions, the artiste said he hopes to use his work to represent Bulawayo while building a following beyond Zimbabwe’s borders.
“Coming from Bulawayo has played a big role in shaping who I am as an artist. I want to represent my roots while also building a sound that can connect with audiences beyond Zimbabwe,” he said.
He also acknowledged the contributions of producer Skido and videographers Nissy Fargo and Lezcut, who helped bring the project to life.
“I also want to give a special shout-out to my producer, Skido, and my videographers, Nissy Fargo and Lezcut, for being part of this journey and helping me bring my music and vision to life,” he said.
With more music in the pipeline, Kid Spookey said he hopes to continue refining his sound, expanding his audience across Africa and eventually reaching the global stage.
“There is definitely more music coming, and my goal is to keep improving, reaching new audiences and taking the Kid Spookey sound beyond Zimbabwe to the rest of Africa and eventually the world,” he said.
