Proud Zimbo [Anhu Acho]

Now that the election and ConCourt madness is behind us, as a creator I get a question in my head: What now for us???. Still cannot believe ZEC got away with the mess they did during this election period. Back to the issue at hand, Is there hope for us creatives, can one make a life just using their creative talents?? I don't want to be a prophet of doom but given the ruling party's record with handling the arts there is no hope for us. They may surprise us but so far their history says otherwise. Its gonna be another 5 year struggle of local creatives getting popular on social media with no corresponding improvement in the bank account. So what's next??, what should we do??, what should change for the arts industry to improve?? Will only be concentrating on the Media Arts which I will split into two: Music and Movies/Series. Music The music industry has been very affected by the lack of attention from the government and respective ministries.  The Gvt ...

It so happens that artists release a track that will be so successful that they will spend their entire careers trying to better that one song. Was browsing YouTube listening to some old songs and came across some tracks which led me to creating this article. So will be sharing with you artists who have failed to escape the shadow of their hit songs. 1. Gift Amuli - Wamatuka This is a classic jam and that will forever ensure that the name Gift Amuli will not be forgotten in the sungura industry. Gift Amuli has however over a number of more album tried to match the success of this song and failed all those times. Despite having a cult following especially in Zvishavane and Masvingo he has somehow failed to really break into the top tier sungura artists in the country.  2. Roki - Chidzoka Roki has many classic tracks such as Aiiyaho but he released his biggest track Chidzoka in 2007 and up to now he has failed to release a track bigger that it. Chidzoka solidifie...

Zimbos have been through a roller-coaster of emotions this week, the elections are a drain especially when you see your future robbed in front of your eyes. Its always hard to come back to reality from such a heartbreak, so if you need some escape to calm down, mourn and get yourself back in one piece. I have compiled a playlist to help you fight the depression, give you hope and the kick you need to jump-start your life. Have used myself as a test subject, so will be giving you tracks that always uplifts me, songs that calm me down songs that helps be get it together. Music Therapy. Asked for some suggestions on my twitter profile @Proud_Zimbo and received 3 suggestions. Thank you very much for the three that got in touch. So will first share with your those 3 suggestions then will give you 7 others from me. 1. Wenyasha - Ziso Ramwari (suggested by @wenyasha ) This is a beautiful track suggested by the artist who created the track. On this track Wenyasha is sayin...