EDITOR – I JUST took time to remember my favourite artistes who died in October – our very own Tongai Moyo and Lucky Dube from South Africa.
‘Dhewa’ as Moyo was known in music circles, died of cancer on October 15 2011.
On this day Zimbabweans lost an exceptional artiste who transformed the music industry.
It was indeed a painful loss to the Nation and we miss him to date.
Every time his songs are played on radio, one cannot help but think about the sort of ‘competition’ between Dhewa and Alick ‘Baba Sharo’ Macheso.
The two were simply outstanding and I am sure Macheso misses Dhewa too.
Humble and always jovial, Moyo was a darling of many people in Zimbabwe and his legacy lives on.
Yes, his son Peter has tried by all means to keep his father’s legacy alive, but I want to encourage the young man to continue working hard.
He may not be as good as his father, music-wise, but the good thing is, he is trying his best to perpetuate his father’s legacy.
As for Lucky Dube, there is no doubt his was a tragic death.
He died on October 18 2007 in South Africa after being shot.
I remember very well when the news filtered through that Dube was no more, it was as if a dark cloud hung over Zimbabwe because this maestro was a favourite to many people, not just in the country, but all over the world.
To date, I still remember his ‘different colours, one people’ message and the beauty about Dube’s music is that it still appeals to both young and old.
I still maintain Dube was one of Southern Africa’s finest and that his music knew no borders.
Editor, there is a lot I can say about these two greats (Moyo and Dube), but to conclude, let me say: May they continue to live on through their music.
Garikai,
Gweru