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Llyod Ndemo Cool Lifestyle Correspondent
THERE is a new dancehall chanter on the block, Bobo Fire (real name Desire Paradza), who is riding high on fame from his latest single, “Nhamo Chachijairira”, produced by Mobstar at Gully View Records.
The 15-year-old Mufakose-bred chanter already commands a following of Zimdancehall stalwarts in his hood where he is highly regarded by those of his age.
He attributes the respect that he get from his fans to the type of lyrics of his music.
“Music is business and as such l try by all means to take care of everyone, the youths and the elderly people, I don’t include dirty lyrics on my songs because l am not an advocate of bad behaviour,” Bobo Fire said.
He said the singles that he has released so far motion his entrance on the local showbiz owing his success to his local managers Elder Goddy and Notice Tinei Notice Mazura of Bingu motors .
“I am where I am today because Elder Goddy and boss Bingu ( Notice Mazura) who recognised my talent and groomed me to become a recording musician also king Alfred has played a major role in making me who l am today, l look forward to even more help from them since they are my elders,” Bobo Fire said.
The latest find on the Zimdancehall scene, Bobo Fire says he wants to build his own empire and become one of the most sought-after chanters in Zimbabwe and abroad.
“I want to take my music to different places of the country and beyond.
“I believe I will achieve the goal by working hard in the studio and let my work do the talking, I want to be the best chanter in Zimbabwe.”
The ambitious chanter says he finds more inspiration from his favourite Zimdancehall artist Soul Jah Love whom he once had a collaboration with in 2014 titled “Hapana Asingade Hupenyu Hwemari”.
He said he was looking forward for more duets with some recognised musicians as a way of perfecting his future plans.
Talented with the ability of rhyming fast on different riddims, Bobo Fire did not disappoint on the “Money Anthem” riddim .
Despite being talented, Bobo fire said he is still struggling to get slots on big gigs.
He called on music promoters to also include upcoming artistes at their shows as they are also equally good.
“Young upcoming musicians are still marginalised despite being equally talented, however I am grateful for the support that I am getting both from Gully View Records, my managers and the fans as well as my personal disk jockey, DJ Munya.”
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