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Online Reporter
UPCOMING gospel musician Tawanda “TM” Munderedza, is beginning to enjoy the fruits of his decades-long toil.
Munderedza, who composed his first song when he was only 10 years old, was at one time a backing vocalist to Mutare-based gospel musician, Mai Mufundisi Sunguro.
After going solo, the Chimanimani-born musician composed and recorded more than 30 songs.
Sadly, for the 34 year-old, none of the songs made it to the top. The musician’s song “Munhu Munhu” became a theme for the Zimbabwe television drama “Tindike” a year ago.
Thanks to the television exposure, TM’s latest project “Nhava,” has so far surpassed expectations.
The song, which tackles life’s daily challenges, has garnered 1 000 views on YouTube within a week.
For an artist who was dismally failing to get recognition, getting 1 000 views can be viewed as a step in the right direction.
“For someone who toiled for many years without realising his dream, I believe that my career is now moving towards the right path,” he said.
“It is not easy for one to have a song being used as a theme song for a popular television drama.”
Added Munderedzwa:
“For me, getting 1 000 views means that my career is headed somewhere. Remember, I am starting from scratch.”
Buoyed by this “success,” Munderedza is currently working on a single titled “Unokwanisa.”
Online Reporter