Macheso’s private life overshadowing business interests?

company – Last Power Media – held last week, writes Jonathan Mbiriyamveka.
Speculation has been rife regarding Macheso’s no show at the ceremony with critics saying that the Orchestra Mberikwazvo leader’s family life was increasingly taking most of his time.
It is believed that the “Makandidana” singer has to juggle between his two wives Nyadzisai and Tafadzwa while at the same time run his music business.
Critics were quick to say that Macheso’s private life was overshadowing his business interests.
Last Power Media, a studio co-founded by Macheso, Bothwell Nyamhondera as producer and Last Murerwa as the executive director, hosted the event at the City Sports Bar.
Understandably Nyamhondera failed to attend the event as he was reportedly busy producing music at the studio shifting the spotlight on Macheso.
An official from Last Power Media who requested not to be named, said Macheso was attending to his family business.
“We are hoping to see him later in he evening since he has gone to attend to some family problem,” the official said.
Asked what sort of problem it was, the official could not say much.
Efforts to get a comment from Macheso were unsuccessful at the time of going to Press.
However, Last Power Media successfully launched Hosiah Chipanga’s new album titled “Vaudze Chipanga”, Daiton Somanje’s “Zvisinei Hazvo” and Diva Mafunga’s “Spiritual Battle” at a well attended event.
Some of the top musicians who turned up were Tongai “Dhewa” Moyo, Cephas Mashakada, Somandla “Mafia” Ndebele, Kireni Zulu and First Farai.
Minister of Information and Publicity, Webster Shamu who is also the patron of musicians’ union, said he was happy that artistes were supporting each other in music.
“I am happy that musicians like Tongai Moyo and Cephas Mashakada are here to witness the occasion. I thank journalists, both print and electronic for supporting the musicians as they market their products,” he said.
Murerwa urged record companies to be transparent on the issue of royalties. He said his company had an open door policy, which allows for negotiations with artistes.
Murerwa also blamed record companies for the increase of piracy saying that there was need to improve on the distribution and marketing of music.