Peter Moyo remembers roots

Dennis Chimanzi

SUNGURA musician Peter “Dhewa” Moyo is set to launch his sixth studio album in October.

The musician said the unveiling of the work will coincide with the commemoration of the death of his father.

Peter is the son of the late Tongai Moyo.

Affectionately known as Dhewa, Tongai breathed his last on October 15, 2011. He died of a type of cancer known as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

“I want to release my forthcoming album on the same day my father passed away, which is October 15. This is going to be a special moment to remember our fallen hero, hence we are working tirelessly to come up with a fitting project,” said Peter in an interview.

The youthful singer has a total of five albums on the market but he is yet to release a runaway track since taking over the band close to 12 years back.

However, the singer and composer believes he has matured in the cutthroat music industry. He reckons his latest effort will get music aficionados talking.

Peter said he worked on the new album with assistance from sungura veterans like Nicholas Zacharia, Alick Macheso and Simon Mutambi.

“The project is well-polished. I took my time, since last year, to record it. My father was known for perfection and those are the standards that we are trying to maintain.

“I got assistance from some music doyens, whom I believe will make this new project better than those I have done in the past. Music is all about learning new things with each passing day,” he said.

The album title and songs will be made public in due course.

Peter, who fronts Utakataka Express, thanked fans for their unwavering support.

“I’m grateful for the support I have received from my fans, family and friends of my late father. Special mention goes to Alick Macheso, who always assists me in all ways possible. Some of the sponsors and promoters I currently work with used to support my father.”

The 33-year-old musician said it was his wish to shy away from controversy.

“I am growing up and now at a stage where I should be a proper role model to upcoming singers. I want the next generation to learn good things from me. With time, we are going to be left in charge of the industry, thus, we have to start preparing for the future now.”