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He received an overwhelming response for his energetic performance of songs “Nguva neNguva”, “Ngoma Yorira” and the title track.
Comments could be heard from the crowd with guests marvelling at the youngster who they claim could be a worthy heir to his father’s legacy.
“Music has been my love for as long as I can remember and growing up in a jazz environment influenced my taste. To prove this, since 2011, I have been recording success at the Midlands Chibuku Road to fame talent search where I came out second last year and third the year before,” he said.
Although Kasamba admitted to admiring his father’s work he dismissed claims from some sections that he was riding on his father’s popularity.
However, traces of his father’s dancing skills were visible as he proved to be vocally talented and a genius on the dance floor, too.
“Naturally, I have a great admiration for my father’s music, but I am my own man. One of the greatest things that he taught me in order to succeed in life was that one needs to stand on his own in life to be respected for his own work,” said Kasamba Junior.
The eight-track album is due for release in August and according to young Kasamba, it has taken years to perfect.
Kasamba had joined forces with the late Sam Mtukudzi, but their union was cut short before the alliance bore fruit.
Piki, who has partially retired from music, and focusing on his businesses in Bindura, expressed optimism about his only son’s future in music stressing that only consistency will guarantee him a place in the industry.
“Children feel at times that it is their duty to follow their father’s footsteps. But my son has indicated that his heart lies in music, so I will support him. As a parent, I gave him pointers and advice, but the rest lies solely with him,” he said.
Piki did not rule out possible collaborations with his son in the future.
Online Reporter