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Winky D (pictured) is regarded highly in the high-density suburbs by the youths who regard him as a role model.
In the past Winky D has defended the ghetto youths, but this time the message is different.
“The song has a message to all the youths who are abusing drugs especially in the ghetto. The song is condemning it,” said Jonathan Banda, Winky D’s manager
While some youths have embraced the message on the song, some have decided to take a dig at the dancehall chanter.
“This track has had our interactive lines busy. It is good and has a positive anti-drug abuse message, but there have been replies to Winky D’s song. The one entitled ‘Mafirakureva’ by Tawanda ‘Seh Colours’ Mumanyi is one of the four examples that condones using ‘herbs’,” said Templeman
The Star FM DJ pointed out that there are no personal issues between the two artistes, but the song has been received with mixed feelings.
“Seh-Colours” responded to “Mafirakureva” in order to express disappointment on behalf of the youths that made Winky D.
“His first album was ‘Ghetto Defender’. Now that he is into advertising he has made his money he starts to disrespect the ghetto youths that made him.
“We are not even sure if that is a song meant to advise us or it is his way of getting another endorsement deal.
“The only time he performs in the ghetto is when big companies are involved.
“His ‘Mafirakureva’ message we have no idea if it rooted from love or out to get another ambassadorial deal with the NGOs funding anti-drug abuse campaigns,” he said
Winky D sang about weed in his songs earlier on. “Ndiri Rasta”, “Godo”, “Mzii” and other songs talking about weed now he switches and says its wrong.
Speaking on behalf of Winky D, Banda refused to respond to Seh Colours comments.
“I will not comment or respond to Seh Colours as Winky D since the beginning he has always been innovative and a thought provoker,” said Banda
“Winky D performs in the high-density suburbs. Recently he was in Budiriro, Matapi and Machipisa and so the question is where has he not performed,” added Banda.
In an interview with ZiFM, Winky D said he is no longer the adventurous teen he used to be and was more mature.
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