Online Reporter
Daimon Phiri
“Todya Mudododo”/”Torye Mudododo” – popularly known as “Mudododo”. It is track on veteran sungura musician’s eight-track 2026 album “Kusvika Mati Eke” which also includes songs like Kunyarara, Madhisinyongoro, Usazocheme, Zvichanaka.
The song has become a viral dance challenge, crossing generations, with children requesting it daily. The composer says it carries message about money and happiness.
Taruvinga Manjokota, popularly known as Sugar Sugar, is a veteran sungura musician whose career had declined before Mudododo propelled him back into national spotlight. Sungura genre.
Sir Wicknell Chivayo announced on social media after watching a video of his kids dancing to Mudododo, saying his son wakes him early saying “Daddy, I miss playing the song… dododo”.
For this, he was presented with a 2026 Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 and US$10 000 cash for fuel.
In presenting the gift, Chivayo wrote: “When you compose a song that crosses generations to the extent that our little children know it, request it and dance to it, then surely that talent cannot simply be ignored. Well done… you composed a masterpiece.
“Even when I am having a difficult day, the moment I play Todya Mudododo, everything changes. My mood immediately lifts, ready to get into work mode.”
After the first gift, Sugar Sugar posted a video praising Chivayo as “Mukuru Wemazuva” (Ancient of Days), praising President Mnangagwa and Zimbabwe. Chivayo then gave him an additional US$30 000.
Chivayo said it was his way of saying thank you for masterpiece that entertains and now even has children dancing.
