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Peter Matika, Senior Sunday Life Reporter
THE birth of kwaito in the early 2000s in Zimbabwe was exceptionally delivered by pioneers such as Achuzi and Go Boys.
Known for delivering next-generation mix of whimsy lyrics and turning standard gangsta tropes into triple-decker punch lines, their presence in the music industry was greatly felt.
The hugely successful formula turned them into one of the biggest if not the biggest kwaito groups ever to emerge in Zimbabwe.
Considered a prodigy from Bulawayo’s Entumbane suburb, Achuzi made a great impact in the local showbiz industry and perhaps beyond.
However, their departure for “greener pastures” left a huge void in the hearts of many fans, who believe their move ultimately led to their disbandment.
It’s been more than 10 years since they released a single track, locally, turning their music into relics of undeveloped talent. Ten years down the line, fans ponder what ever happened to one of their favourite boy band/group.
Sunday Life can reveal that the group has been laid to rest, as some of the members have taken different career paths.
Achuzi, which was made up of three members, namely Unity “Achuzi” Moyo, who is still very active in the music industry in South Africa, Masawuso Ngodzo, who is said to be a cross border trader (umalayitsha) and Norman Ncube who ventured into the food industry and is now a qualified chef.
Sunday Life senior reporter Peter Matika had a chance to chat with the former star, who said he had since quit music and needed to focus on making ends meet.
“There is no livelihood in music, akula mali and age is not on my side. I am a head chef at a leading restaurant in South Africa. As you know one needs to make ends meet and provide for the family. I still do a little music here and there, nothing major but it is something that I love doing. I am currently in the catering industry,” he said.
Norman specialises in making exotic cuisine such as sushi and salmon dishes.
He added that despite not being active in the music industry, he loved his job as a chef.
“I love what I do, it is artistic and I can still express myself with food. I was good at cooking so I got a job to keep me moving though I have a plan. I’m still paying instalments for a powerful sound system,” he said, stating that even though he wasn’t into making music he still wanted to be in the industry.
Norman also said it was his wish to return to Zimbabwe, invest in property and probably start a business.
“I want to invest back home. As a man I need to have things in my name and also leave for my family when I am gone,” he said.
Bongani Ndlovu