Mr Vegas preaches peace, unity

and united if they are to move forward as a nation.
“We want Zimbabwe to remain a peaceful nation because there are a lot of uprisings all over the world.
“I don’t expect a situation whereby I go back home, watch TV and hear that there has been an uprising in Zimbabwe,” he said.

The “Heads High” hit-maker said his mission as an artiste is to spread the gospel of peace, saying reggae music was a vehicle of achieving this.
“Reggae music is what we want to spread across the world because it is music about love, peace and unity,” he said.
Mr Vegas also urged Africans to be proud of their identity, and use music as a way of expressing this pride.

“It is easier to stay black,” said Mr Vegas.
On the issue of Zimbabwean and African artistes breaking into into the Jamaican music scene, Mr Vegas said one had to have music that had international appeal and touch.
“You have to have good music whose quality is good. The focus should not just be on producing music that can be played in Jamaica alone but across the world,” he said.

Asked whether there were any chances of him collaborating with some Zimbabwean artistes, Mr Vegas said it all depends on the level of talent they have.
“If there is someone who is sounding good to my ears then we might work something out,” he said.

Mr Vegas also professed his deep love for Zimbabwe saying he has always looked forward to performing in Harare.
“I am honoured and blessed to be in Zimbabwe. It’s been a long flight but it’s worth it. Zimbabwean people love their reggae music.
“It’s something that we (Jamaican artistes) always look forward to performing in Africa. Africa is like our motherland,” he said.

Mr Vegas was brought to Zimbabwe courtesy of music promoter Clint Robinson of C & A Entertainment.
Mr Vegas was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1974.

He started off his music career playing cover versions of famous Jamaican musicians during parties and and live shows.

Inspired by Beenie Man, he found fame in 1998 with hits like “Yu Sure”, “Jack It Up”, and “Latest News”.
Other songs like “Who Am I” and “Nike Air” among others became hits in Jamaica, the United Kingdom and the United States.