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another Chimbetu sibling has taken music as her career.
Saiwe Chimbetu, the first female from the family to record, says she had decided to fuse the famous dendera beat and jazz to give her audience a soothing mellow gospel sound.

The 25-year-old diva, who is a young sister to Sulumani, has incorporated her sisters to form an all-female band.
“I have decided to form my own band, which is comprised of the Chimbetu sisters. My blood sisters — Memory and Hazel and Tryson’s sisters Blessy and Mirriam — form the core of our band,” she said.
Saiwe says she used to play with the late Sam Mtukudzi’s AY Band, before forming her band.

“I used to play with Sam (Mtukudzi), and we always performed with Sulumani. I must say I was trained to be a good musician by my brother Sulumani and Oliver Mtukudzi,” she added.

Saiwe spoke highly about her uncle Allan Chimbetu and brothers (Sulumani and Tryson), who she said helped to carve her name in the music industry.
“I also want to thank Allan, Sulumani and Tryson for inspiring us as Chimbetu girls to use our gifts, not forgetting other  relatives for the support and good advice,” Saiwe said.

The Chimbetu daughter has since released her debut gospel album entitled “Shoko RaJehova”, which comprises six tracks — “Ndovaudza Ishe”, “Mabata Moyo”, “Hakuna Mumwe”, “Shoko RaJehova”, “MuAfrica” and “MufaroRunyararo”.
Saiwe said she decided to venture into gospel because she had always wanted to praise God.

“I am a Christian, in fact, I go to Christ Embassy and this is the way to praise God for what he has done for me,” she said.
The musician promised the fans that soon she will start live shows.
“I don’t want to use a computer in the background; I want to give fans real value for their money. The response from the public who have listened to my music has been overwhelming, and it motivates me,” addedSaiwe.

Born on September 7 1987, Saiwe said she is currently working towards a marketing qualification.