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Reggae musician Justice Muchoni aka Shumbaman has called for people of Zimbabwe to unite for the betterment of the country. On a single titled “Ngatibatane Zimbabwe” Shumbaman notes the importance of unity and encourages people to work together for the development of the country. In an interview with The Herald Review, Shumbaman said his passion as a patriotic Zimbabwean to see his country developing peacefully inspired him to pen the song.
The single is accompanied by a video that is set to hit the small screen soon.
“I am a patriotic Zimbabwean and my main source of inspiration is the President himself. President Robert Mugabe has for a long time been advocating for unity and peace in Zimbabwe and Africa at large,” he said.
Shumbaman said he has dedicated the single, which is on his upcoming album, to sons and daughters of this country who died fighting for a free Zimbabwe.
“I have decided to dedicate the album to the country’s heroes and heroines. It is because of them that we are what we are today as a country,” he said.
The reggae musician is one of the few artistes in the country who have maintained a patriotic stance through their music.
Shumbaman will be releasing his eighth album titled “Moyo Weshumba” soon.
One of the tracks “Mukadzi Haarohwe” tackles issues of gender-based violence, while “Ebola” is a song about the deadly disease.
Another song, “Zim Police” hails the Zimbabwe Republic Police for making sure that criminals are dealt with accordingly.
Most of these songs were done with the help of Liten Chikowore.
Kadoma-based music producer, Martin Taderera, described some of the songs on Shumbaman’s new album as lyrically-rich compositions.
Shumbaman began his career a long time ago and has worked with veteran jazz guitarist Master Pablo Nakappa and Metaphysics.
He was part of reggae band, The Black Survivors, in 1998.
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