Online Reporter
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
Prominent Zimbabwean entertainer and musician MC Moe Shaba (Mengezi Admire Mpofu) has called on people to reflect on how they consume and share information, urging a shift from spreading gossip to promoting opportunities that can transform lives.
The entertainer, who frequently collaborates with local rhumba outfits and artistes, made the remarks in response to the widespread online discussions surrounding the Netflix series The Polygamist, which has sparked intense debate across social media platforms.
Moe Shaba said while people have shown great enthusiasm in discussing the drama series, the same energy is rarely directed towards productive conversations or life-changing opportunities.
“Look at us. We can spend hours discussing The Polygamist, gossiping about other people’s lives, taking part in bashing someone who has made a mistake, screenshotting conversations, and sharing negativity from one group to another,” he said.
He questioned why many people are quick to engage in viral conversations but often hesitate when it comes to promoting their own businesses or ideas.
“You have probably told more than 20 people about The Polygamist’s story, yet when a business opportunity is presented to you, you say you can’t sell, you can’t market, or people are not interested,” he said.
Moe Shaba challenged individuals to reconsider how they use their time and communication platforms, arguing that many are already effective marketers, but for the wrong content.
“The truth is, you are already a marketer. The problem is that you’re marketing the wrong things. Maybe you’ve spent hours on the phone talking about The Polygamist; just imagine that time and effort talking about your business,” he said.
He encouraged people to redirect the same enthusiasm used in spreading gossip towards sharing positive and empowering information such as job opportunities, business ideas and educational prospects.
“Imagine if we shared our hustles the same way we share gossip. Imagine if we forwarded job opportunities, business ideas, educational opportunities and positive stories with the same energy we use to spread scandals and bad news,” he said.
Moe Shaba noted that while society is often quick to amplify negativity, it is less proactive in circulating opportunities that could uplift communities.
“Many of us are experts at making bad news and controversy travel fast, but reluctant to make opportunities travel even faster,” he said.
He concluded by urging a mindset shift towards positive influence and community upliftment.
“What if we changed that? What if we became ambassadors of growth instead of distributors of negativity? The same mouth, the same phone, the same contacts, the same social media account can either spread gossip or create opportunities. The choice is ours,” he said.
