Tawanda Marwizi Arts Correspondent
Professionalism is one key aspect that will lead to the development of Arts industry in Zimbabwe, National Arts Council of Zimbabwe Harare provincial manager William Ndinde has said. Ndinde was speaking at the launch of dancer-cum musician Francis Dhaka popularly known as Slomo’s album launch at Dandaro Inn last week where he was the guest of honour.

“Our industry will grow if our artistes are professional. We read in newspapers about musicians who indulge in activities that have no respect for the fans, promoters and other stakeholders in the country and it is disturbing,” said Ndinde.

Several musicians have been involved in double booking scams while others pitch up late for shows. Ndinde said the establishment of an arts ministry was a clear indication of the government’s commitment to expand the industry.

He believes in unity among musicians so that they can push for whatever they choose.

“Musicians must join associations so that they can peak in one voice against various issues,” he said.

Musicians Somandla Ndebele, Potifa Mopo, Enegy Mutodi, Shiga Shiga, Albert Gatsi, Howard Pinjisi and Progress Chipfumo and promoters Patson Chimbodza and Fidelis Ngove attended the launch.

Slomo formed the group Extra Kwazvose together with other members Jonasi Kasamba, Obert Gomba and Noel Nyazanda in 2013 before their split last year.

On the event he performed three songs and other musicians joined him on title song “Zvipo Zvedu”.

The album opens with track “Lorna” which is a dedication to his pregnant wife. He discourages people from using juju to destroy other people’s empires in the song “Emmanuel”. “Zosana” is a chewa song that has well arranged instruments. People are encouraged to be sympathetic to orphans so that they can be comforted and get on with their lives in the track “Nherera”.

The other track on the album are “Rudzi Rwangu”. Producer Bothwell Nyamondera has obviously worked on the musician’s voice that was roundly criticised in the first project two years back.

Though the instruments are well arranged the gap left by seasoned guitarist Nyazanda, chanter Kasamba and drummer Obert Gomba is felt. The launch CD was bought for $110 by a supportive fan

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