adminexpected to rekindle his father’s spirit, when he gets on stage together with Douglas and Bev to entertain the crowd that is expected to turn up in their numbers for the gig. For the next few weeks, there is no doubt that the diminutive but energetic musician will be on roller-coaster shows to commemorate his father’s first anniversary.
Last week, Peter together with Progress Chipfumo and Alick Macheso staged a memorable gig at Mbizo Stadium in Kwekwe that was attended by multitudes of fans.
The Hwenje’s gig is the second of several commemorative shows that are expected to take the “Young Igwee” around the country as he celebrates his late father’s illustrious career, which was cut short by cancer.
In an interview, Peter said tonight’s show marks his return to Harare following a short break to organise the unveiling of his late father’s tombstone.
“This show is quite special to me because my father was expected to stage a gig here the night he died,” he said.
However, fans should look forward to a high-octane gig from the three, who command a large following.
Douglas, son to Allan Chimbetu, currently plays renditions from his late uncle Simon’s work and some of his own songs, something that has endeared him to fans from the time he embarked on his musical career nearly a year ago.
His crisp voice, diminutive frame and choreography resembles his late uncle’s. But of course, one cannot miss that Douglas’ energetic stage performance defies the shyness that characterises him offstage. On the other hand, the mere mention of Bev’s name evokes images of wild, sensual, seductive dance that are publicly condemned but secretly admired by the scores of men who attend her shows at different venues around the city.
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