Thanks to you all for a job well done! has finally arrived!

video directors, dancers, choreographers, song writers, deejays, sound and instruments suppliers, emcees, music educators and every one behind the music scenes.
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to you, as the year is coming to an end.

I wish to thank everyone for a job well done in making sure that we were inspired, entertained and informed everyday.
You might not believe it but I honestly want you to know that the part you played had a great impact on the quality and power of our music products.
We have moved two steps up on the ladder and music fans are already anticipating an even more amazing 2012.

The industry mighty not recognise your individual efforts by awarding you today but take it from me, the future is definitely looking great and all I can say is that let’s keep working and perfecting our acts.

Sadly though, we lost one of the big five artistes in Zimbabwe – Tongai “Dhewa” Moyo. All we can say is rest in peace Dhewa.
A lot of young musicians came up and I am sure that next year is going to be good one.
Thamsanqa Moyo recently launched her debut double single titled “It’s Party Time, Celebrate Your Lyf”.

She is destined for greater things if she is given the opportunity.
The pleasure of listening to radio, going to musical concerts, buying music tapes and CDs has been restored.
Fans are still a bit sceptical about coming out and having a time of their lives at some of the shows doing the rounds.

The quality of Zimbabwean music production has tremendously gone up and I say Big Up to the artistes and their producers.
The choice of instruments, the voice controls, projections, harmonies, lyrics, mood, grooves and the general sound quality all working together for the common good, to inspire, entertain and inform.
My biggest thanks go to critical and objective music development and production advice that is coming out from certain key producers that include Mono, Joseph and Mac Dee.

You guys are doing a tremendous job.
Gone are the days when it was an eyesore to meet with musicians on the streets as they dressed pathetically with shoes facing outside – banana style.

But it appears things have changed now.
It is no longer a game or a joke anymore, showbiz has arrived.
However, a lot of work needs to be done concerning how most bands dress when on stage.

Also, a big thank you goes to the corporate world for their support and sponsorship. Your money has enabled us to raise the standard of our presentations and performances and has also put bread and butter on our tables.

We have abundant of talent in Zimbabwe that needs to be nurtured and exposed and as you continue to show your social responsibility, spare a thought for us too.
We are the social commentators, the image of a society and the sweet voice of the voiceless.

It’s always a pleasure to inspire and motivate you in this column.
Merry Christmas to you all.

Yours Faithfully
Richard Kohola