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Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
As October draws to an end and it being the national breast cancer awareness month, afro-jazz artiste and philanthropist Daniel Ngwira is calling on Zimbabweans to spare a thought for those living with Aids and suffering from cancer.
He also gave thumbs-up to the late David Mankaba of the Bhundu Boys, who was the first Zimbabwean artiste to declare publicly his HIV status.

“This song is from my heart. My sister Masodzi died of Aids. I saw her wasting away. My friends, family and colleagues are gone.
“My closest friend’s father died of cancer in July 2013 and my other friend’s father is a cancer patient. Let’s support one another. We are one people, let’s fight cancer, let’s fight Aids,” Ngwira said.

In his latest single titled “Ndinewe”, Ngwira brings out his best through well-thought-out lyrics which do not harm anyone but instead, uplift and excite those who listen to the song.

Added to this, he deliberately changed his flair to produce a sound with intricate Zimbabwean rhythms and beautiful melodies, which suit his wonderfully soulful voice.

When an artiste chooses to sing about people living with Aids and those who suffer from cancer, the lyrics have to be on point otherwise the song will do more harm than good. However, this is not the case with Ngwira who besides being sympathetic to the people living with Aids, he also gave them hope and love.

Another good thing is that he was singing about Aids without actually condemning or pointing fingers to anyone. He says everyone should play their part against Aids and cancer are everyone’s responsibility. He also dreams about the possibility of an Aids-free generation.
He sings: “Ziva kuti ndiriwako, ndiri hama yako, ndinokutsigira, usacheme nyarara, thula thula mngani wami . . .”

On vocals Ngwira features McDonald “MacDee” Chidavaenzi, who also produces the single as well as Patience Masiyambiri.
Ngwira played the rhythm guitar while on lead

guitars he featured Frank Mavhima and Ford Dhliwayo.
Ngwira is no newcomer on the music scene, having cut his teeth around the turn of the millennium, with the release of “Usacheme”. Ngwira has been around long enough to know the pitfalls, lurking dangers and challenges that face performing artistes.

After the release of “Usacheme” in 2001, which got a lukewarm reception, Ngwira went underground, only to resurface in 2005 with the release of his second album, “Zvinofamba Sei?”

Two years later, he released “Madzokoi” at 30 and then the chart-topping “Kusalon” in 2010.
It was the last album which was successful and spawned a number of follow-up tracks, such as “Hondo PaSalon”.