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Mthabisi Tshuma [email protected]
South Africa-based rhumba musicians Berry Mr Zibo and Tshongogwe Masters, both originally from Lupane, have teamed up to release a new socially conscious track titled Lathi Kuyasifanela, calling on Highlanders Football Club to prioritise scouting talent from rural communities.
The song, which blends music with advocacy, highlights what the duo describes as untapped football potential in rural areas such as Dandanda BH 66 in Mdlankunzi Village, Tshongogwe in Lupane.
The track is set to be officially launched on June 27 at a leisure centre in Yeoville, Johannesburg.
Speaking about the project, Berry Mr Zibo said the song serves as a direct appeal to the Bulawayo giants to widen their scouting reach beyond urban centres.
“This upcoming track is a letter directed to Highlanders where we are pleading with them to go to rural areas and scout for talent,” he said.
“There is an abundance of talent in rural areas that, if properly identified and nurtured, can help eradicate poverty and improve people’s livelihoods,” said Berry Mr Zibo.
The duo believes that many gifted young footballers in rural communities remain undiscovered due to limited exposure and a lack of scouting structures, and are calling for inclusive talent identification systems that bridge the gap between rural and urban football development.
Lathi Kuyasifanela is expected to spark conversation around grassroots football development and the role of major clubs in nurturing talent from all corners of the country. – Follow on X: @mthabisi_mthire
