admin“I am the most recorded guitarist in Zimbabwe. I have been featured in more than 650 albums dating back to1992,” he said.
True to his word, Mono has worked with several renowned artistes but he is yet to hit the big time. His biggest challenge was to shrug off criticism from his detractors.
“I was once told that I would never make it in music but I believed in myself and everything I do. I am telling my story through music,” he said.
Mono has seven albums to his credit including last year’s release titled “Tunziyo for Jean” dedicated to his wife of 19 years.
He started of playing the banjo until he met the man who helped contribute to the accomplished artiste he is today. “On 22 January, 1988, I was taught my first three chords on a proper guitar by the late Last Saidi, from those three chords I taught myself the rest,” Mono said.
From 2003 to 2007 he played with Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits where he mastered the art of professionalism in the industry.
“I considered the time spent in Mtukudzi’s band as my university graduation. I gained exposure while travelling and sharing the stage with artistes around the world,” he said.
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