adminThe donation has enabled the Bulawayo-based group to buy new drums and five sets of new attire have been tailor-made for them.
In an interview yesterday, the coordinator of the group, Matrine Muleya, said the donation came at the right time.
She said it was a morale booster for the group which was no longer hiring equipment from other groups.
“We were hiring equipment from other groups and that was taking a lot of money from us. Now we can concentrate on generating income without having headaches of hiring equipment,” said Muleya.
She said after approaching Minister Mohadi he gave them the money and they went to the tailors who made attire for the 10-member group.
“We now have five sets of new uniforms for boys and girls that are the envy of other groups.
“We never thought that Minister Mohadi would have a young heart and be proud of the talent we have and help us. We would like to thank him for that,” said Muleya.
She said they had bought drums like the djembe and tumba and repaired the other equipment that they had.
“We managed to repair the equipment we had and buy other drums. The djembe drums are now used the world over as part of music so we also bought that drum in South Africa,” said Muleya.
She said after getting the new equipment and apparel the group could add variety to their acts.
“We now have attire for different occasions such as weddings, stage plays and performances at private functions. This has given our act variety and has boosted our income,” said Muleya.
Online Reporter