Online Reporter
Gift Moyo [email protected]
AFRO-house vocalist MJ Sings has demonstrated that an artiste’s influence extends beyond the stage, using his growing profile to inspire vulnerable children through mentorship and community service.
Born Mncedisi Jeremiah Ncube, the singer recently spent time with children at Sandra Jones Orphanage in Bulawayo, where he shared life lessons, encouraged young talent and donated essential goods as part of a community outreach programme organised by Lisa’s Legacy of Light Foundation.
Widely recognised as one of Zimbabwe’s leading Afro-house vocalists, MJ Sings has built an impressive career through collaborations with acclaimed producers Nitefreak, Choujaa and Ziddo. His vocals have featured on internationally celebrated Afro-house tracks such as Asibe Mnandi and Mwari, while he continues to release music under Afroholic Records, the label founded by Nitefreak.
Speaking about the visit, Ncube said partnering with Lisa’s Legacy of Light Foundation was a natural fit because both shared a common vision of using their platforms to create positive social impact.
“The initiative was the brainchild of Lisa’s Legacy of Light Foundation, founded by Lisa Mpala. They invited me to work with them and I immediately felt we shared the same values and vision of using our platforms to spearhead positive change in our communities. Sandra Jones Orphanage was the first place we visited,” he said.
During the outreach programme, the children received groceries, blankets and other necessities donated through the foundation to assist with the orphanage’s day-to-day needs.
Beyond the donations, MJ Sings spent time engaging with the children, offering mentorship and encouraging them to pursue their dreams.
“We spent the day with the children, sharing life lessons and encouraging them to remain focused on achieving their goals. I also discovered a few talented young musicians whom I’ve committed to personally mentoring and nurturing as they develop their musical abilities,” he said.
The visit also left a lasting impression on the musician after the children took him on a tour of the orphanage’s self-sustaining agricultural projects.
“They showed us their farming area where they run commercial farming projects. I was amazed by what the girls had accomplished. From maintaining an orchard to rearing pigs and growing vegetables in greenhouses, they inspired me just as much as I had come to inspire them,” he said.
Ncube believes artistes have a responsibility to use their visibility to drive meaningful change and says his visit has already inspired others to get involved.
“I think as artistes, we have a responsibility to use our voices and platforms for a greater purpose beyond entertainment. After I shared pictures and videos from Sandra Jones Orphanage, several Zimbabweans in the diaspora reached out wanting to donate to the children. We’re already working with some of them as they plan to visit the orphanage when they return home. That shows the power and impact our platforms can have.
“I encourage fellow musicians and creatives to step forward and become part of initiatives that uplift our communities.”
On the music front, the Afro-house star is working on several new projects, with the first release expected in August.
