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When South African gospel music sensation Winnie Mashaba performed in the Harare Gardens along the likes of Mathias and Joel Maphosa recently, little did she expect that there was a ‘small’ surprise in store for her.Even the crowd that attended the concert never expected that apart from Mashaba and Mhere – who is currently enjoying a purple patch with his album “Anoita Minana” – a small “dynamite” would explode and cause a stir on stage. This small dynamite came in the form of seven-year-old Tadiwa Chinosengwa, who is a member of the group, Blessed Highway, in which one of his elder brothers also plays the keyboards, drums and bass guitar.
The grade 2 student at Belvedere Primary School in Harare is a gifted dancer – a dance floor wizard, to be exact – whose mesmerising dance moves captivates audiences wherever he goes, including those who attended the Winnie Mashaba concert.
Although Tadiwa has made a name for himself at his Apostolic Faith Mission church in Crowbrough where he lives with his parents it was at this event that his talent as a dancer was further decorated after his group Blessed Highway did a duet with Mashaba on the song “Hayo Matata” much to the delight of the audience.
It was time for the “Dance Wizard’ to showcase his nimble footedness! “It was fantastic sharing the stage with Mashaba and also showcase my dancing skills in front of all those people. This was my first time to share a big platform with such a celebrated person,” Tadiwa said, oozing with pride.
Gifted with a keen eye, a sharp memory that preserves most of the new things that he encounters, the self-taught Tadiwa started copying the dances that he saw being practiced around him. Coupled with his own natural flair, it didn’t take time for his parents, friends and church mates to notice that in him was a rare gem of talent. “When he goes to church he sees people dancing and he then imitates them.
No one teaches him, its just his interest and passion that spurs him on. Sometimes he watches DVDs and just connects. The young dancer said he wants to be a musician when he grows up. “When I grow up I want to be a musician. I like Alick Macheso” he declared, beaming one of his childish smiles.
And what is his favourite type of music? “Ndinofarira rhumba (I like rhumba music) because it is fast and danceable,” he said without a second thought.
Does he have any favourite rhumba musician in particular? “Yes, Joyce Simeti! (who is a gospel musician though),” he said, innocence splashed all over his chubby face.
Born on January 4, 2006, it seems Tadiwa comes from a family of rich artistic and sport culture and background, with some of his brothers being soccer players and instrument players.
Online Reporter