Mpofu makes comeback

has made a comeback with the release of a new album “Doctor Philosophy”.
Mpofu made a name for himself at the now-defunct Gospel Train Records stable where he produced the likes of Ivy Kombo, Agartha Murudzwa and a host of other musicians before going solo.
He is also one the founders of the newly established Sepp Records.
On his album, the youthful producer-cum-musician proves that he is as polished on his music as he is on producing what is appealing to listeners.
His lyrics are also laden with constructive messages that advise, chide and praise where it is due.
Take for instance the opening track Kutsvuka in which the artiste sings about some people misconstrue being light-skinned as a benchmark for beauty.
Such people often sneer at their own skin colour and identity, aping the skin colours of others by using skin-lightening creams that have side effects on them.
In the song, Mpofu says all people can’t be light-skinned, and also challenges those with that notion to look into their hearts first.
“Tsvuka pamoyo (have good morals),” sings Mpofu.
If ever there is one track that defines this whole album then it is “Chisikana Changu (Zimbabwe)” that personifies Zimbabwe as a very beautiful girl.
The song goes an extra mile in talking about the abundant mineral and natural wealth that Zimbabwe is endowed with, from diamonds to the natural heritage like Victoria Falls, among others.
The song is close in its meaning to “Let Africa Speak”, in which Africans are tasked to take their destination into their own hands by asserting themselves and articulating issues that affect them.
People the world over are reminded that they are the same in the eyes of God despite different race, colour or creed in the song “One People (No Zhing)”, while “Don’t Hate The Player” carries a similar message.
“Gamba”, ‘Maruva” and “Smile Song” make up the rest of the playlist.