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away celebrating their hero who put Midlands Province on the music map.
Andy Brown was granted his wish to be buried next to his mother Zvondiwe Ncube at a family cemetery.
The huge send-off showed how much Andy Brown touched many lives through his music.
His aunt, Mrs Ntombana Ncube, was at a loss for words.
She said she was proud that they raised Andy Brown in Shona culture and that he represented the virtues of African values and beliefs.
“He was the breadwinner and a unifier. I don’t know how I am going to look after the rest of the family without Cadia (Andy’s real name at birth),” she said in tears.
Mourners described Andy Brown as a loving father, team builder and a great musician.
Mr Douglas Ncube, the singer’s uncle, said the death of Muzukuru had dealt the family a blow.
Mberengwa West MP Cde Joram Gumbo hailed Andy Brown for standing firm for what he believed in.
He said Andy Brown had remained resolute at the height of the Third Chimurenga.
Media, Information and Publicity Minister Cde Webster Shamu, who is also the patron of the Zimbabwe Union of Musicians, slammed piracy and urged the media to write positively about Zimbabwe’s music stars.
Among the mourners were Zanu-PF national spokesperson Cde Rugare Gumbo, Secretary for Media, Information and Publicity Mr George Charamba, Daves Guzha, Partson Chimbodza and Josh Hozheri. Also present were Brown’s ex-wives Maria and Chiwoniso.
leeroy
Online Reporter