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Stories by Dennis Chimanzi
CHARISMATIC Zimdancehall musician Shinsoman is set to drop three new singles and accompanying videos.
The projects were done by Manex Productions.
“I am done working on three new singles that I will be releasing anytime from now, including the videos,” revealed Shinsoman in an interview with The Sunday Mail Society.
It remains to be seen if the new productions will help the “dancehall father” regain his lost mojo.
Shinsoman, or simply Shinso, has of late been on the low side.
And the Covid-19-induced lockdowns have not made the situation any better for the “Mawaya-waya” hitmaker.
“I can assure you the new songs are interesting. I will once again be making headlines,” he said.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has slowed us down, but it is my hope that the situation keeps getting better. We depend on live shows for survival and marketing our work.”
Triple B, one of the producers at Manex Productions, said the singles are pulsating.
“We are putting final touches to the explosive singles,” he said.
Disabled artiste seeks help
Singer and composer Tatenda Tafarirepi, better known as Hombarume, is seeking financial assistance to boost his music career.
He has so far released eight albums in a career that started in 2015.
The musician has defied odds by showing disability is not inability.
He suffers from cerebral palsy, which makes it difficult for him to properly pronounce words at times.
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture.
It is caused by damage that occurs to the immature, developing brain, most often before birth.
However, he does not have tools of the trade, which complicates his work.
For all the albums he recorded, the determined artiste has had to borrow instruments and money to pay for studio time.
“It’s my prayer and wish to one day have my own instruments so that I can be able to produce quality music. I have had to rely on borrowing, which often leaves me with less time to perfect my work,” said Hombarume.
“Music recording is expensive. My family has tried their best to support me financially, however, they also have limited resources. I have a lot of songs that I want to record and produce but funds have set me back.”
The musician believes he has the potential to make waves on the market.
And going through some of his productions, one can easily understand where he is coming from. His music is composed and is easy to the ear.
Hombarume has thought-provoking messages.
“We have great musicians in the country, but if well-wishers assist me, I can compete with them. I also want to do live shows, but it is not possible without a proper public address system.”
Born in 1993 in Harare, Hombarume has an interesting genre and is heavily inspired by the late Paul “Dr Love” Matavire.
His music is influenced by day-to-day experiences in different societies.
Also, the musician loves poetry.
“I once witnessed a child being disobedient to his parents and after that I wrote the song ‘Chengeteka’, which features on my album ‘Tumai Hosanna’,” he added.
In the past, he has collaborated with Bob Nyabinde on the song “Tumai Hossana”.
Those that wish to assist Tatenda Tafarirepi can get in touch with him on his mobile number +263 786 211 143.
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