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NEWLY-CROWNED Harare Cup Clash female winner, Madzimai I Candy, says she uses music to ease her sorrows.
Born Tadiwa Hlupo, the 24-year-old revealed she was raised under tough conditions by her grandmother
In an interview with The Herald Arts, she also recalled how she used to help her grandmother to make ends meet.
“I was relieved when I was voted the winner of the 2024 Harare Cup Clash because it has boosted my confidence in life,” she said.
“I grew up with my grandmother when my parents split and abandoned me. I dropped out of school at Morgan High in Harare because I had no sponsor to pay my school fees.
“My wish is to help others who have been there for me.”
With several overseas arts promoters set to engage her for international shows, Madzimai fears the dream could be shattered because of a lack of identity documents.
“I have been struggling to acquire a passport and IDs because my parents never bothered to address the issue,” she said.
“I am appealing to the relevant authorities to assist me because I have exhausted many channels.”
The energetic performer revealed that her situation got worse after she lost her father.
“I learnt about my father’s death in 2020, which made my situation worse because I needed his help to acquire travel documents,” she said.
“With the nature of my job, I cannot afford to miss life-changing trips as is the case now.”
A devoted member of Johanne Masowe WeChishanu, the new “queen of clashes” said she was also getting spiritual help from the church.
“I am actually at church right now as we speak where I get a lot of help,” she said.
“The church elders have no problems with me doing Zimdancehall because they know it is my workplace.
“They congratulated me for my victory and I was humbled.”
Meanwhile, Madzimai was handed her prize yesterday on Star FM during the Zim Dancehall Remedy show hosted by Godfatha Templeman.
During the show, Templeman vowed to assist in collaborating with Alick Macheso.
Templeman had asked her to choose one person she was “dying” to collaborate with.
“I would love to collaborate with Alick Macheso,” she responded, much to the delight of Templeman.
“Baba Sharo is one of us, we will talk to him. I understand the message will reach him,” said the ghetto president as he assured Madzimai.
Madzimai, who outclassed her closest rival K Queen on August 31 at City Sports Centre, expressed her willingness to participate in the 2024 National Cup Clash on December 21.
“I will be there and I desire to win the contest,” she said.
Madzimai’s impact was also evident in the studio as fellow contestants described her as a creative genius.
“We are sisters and I am proud of her,” said K Queen, who lost Madzimai in the last round.
Templeman left Madzimai at a loss for words when he revealed that there was an anonymous benefactor from the United Kingdom who wanted to sponsor her video to the tune of US$2 000.
“You now want me to cry because I am now realising that good people still exist. I can see God’s hand and true love, to be honest,” she said.
Madzimai was born in Chitungwiza where she did her primary education. Her dream to finish high school was dashed due to lack of funds.
Musically, Mercy Mutsvene is her role model.
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