Online Reporter
Trust Khosa
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
NGWERE Diki, the new Zimdancehall sensation, is now quite a busy artist and there are fears the eight-year-old risks burnout.
The budding chanter is performing more shows than many seasoned artists, raising concern about his workload.
Additionally, there is concern about his need to strike a balance between school and music.
This topic was reignited recently at the Jairos Jiri Centre in Kadoma.
He has been holding a series of public and private functions, which require a lot of travelling.
With the festive season fast approaching, many observers in the entertainment industry feel the artist’s schedule needs careful management.
His manager, Shepherd Munarwo, who accompanied him to Kadoma, is happy with the feedback they received.
The feedback was good and we are actually booked for another show at Rimuka Stadium at the end of November,” he said.
“The boy has been doing wonders lately and we are supporting him to ensure that he is properly managed. We don’t want him to let fame get to his head because he is too young. I will continue to do my best.
“Everything is under control. He is in safe hands and we are doing our best to assist him.”
A school teacher at Jairos Jiri Kadoma, who preferred to remain anonymous, praised Ngwere Diki for his talent but emphasised the need for proper management.
“He is a talented young man and a role model to most of the students here at this school.
“They need this kind of entertainment and I am pleased with his level of talent.
“His management needs to handle him properly to ensure that he won’t suffer from burnout.”
Award-winning promoter Partson “Chipaz” Chimbodza said:
“He must slow down and take fewer bookings while still receiving the same amount of money he was getting.
“He is not at the stage where he can handle many bookings, but his management needs to address this issue.
“The boy’s management needs to slow down.
‘‘The boy is very talented. He should have time for school.”
Godfatha Templeman urged the young singer to concentrate on school during the 2025 Cup Clash prize-giving day in Donnybrooke, Harare.
He conveyed the same message to the 2025 Harare Cup Clash Junior Category winners – Young Silent and Jah Kancho.
Prophet Kudakwashe Jose of Victorious Generation International Church has vowed to use these youngsters as brand ambassadors to campaign against drug and substance abuse in schools.
With reports of learners as young as 13 indulging in drugs, the trio can be instrumental in denouncing this issue, but they need proper handlers to assist them.
