MADZIBABA ON DEMAND
SOUTH AFR AFRICA-BASED musician Nicholas Somerai S yesterday described Madzibaba Mad Nicholas Zakaria as a legend legen in every sense.
The 48-year-old saluted the Khiama Boys founder as the pair is working on a revised version of Som Somerai’s yesteryear classic Mudiwa Wangu.
H-Metro H-Metroo has been informed in the new version of the song will hav have a sungura and contemporary flair as the they want it to appeal to more fans.
After selling his hi idea to Madzibaba, the Masvingo-born Masvingo-bo singer said Madzibaba is a creativ creative genius who deserves special recogn recognition. “Madzibaba is a legend in our music industr industry in every sense of the word and a pe person who has got the utmost respect for his craft. Above all, he is extremely humble. hu
“On that note, I canno cannot attach value to the works of Nicholas Zak Zakaria - he is invaluable and therefore working wo with him is an honour to me,” he s said.
Asked how he managed to convince Madzibaba to work with him on this projec project, he said:
“We are good friends, from very long back. He wa was a cross-border tr truck driver at that t time and I was in the s shipping industry, that’s when our paths first crossed and we promised each other back then, more than a decade and-a-half ago, that our meeting must one day culminate into tying our artistry into one project - more like ‘NicholasSQUARED!’”
Somerai, who has been resident in South Africa for years, said he was pleased with the progress he has made.
“I don’t want to upset God by being ungrateful,” he said.
Like any other artiste, Somerai outlined how he intends to launch the song.
“We lost a lot of time during the Covid-19 lockdown, which might push the release of this song beyond the festive season of 2020 to Easter of 2021.
“Whilst all instrumentation was masterfully laid down, the main vocals and backing vocals are work in progress. For this reason, the timing of the launch and its format will be communicated at a later date.
“Regarding the production of the video, it will be a must do. I also have museve techniques in my feet,” said Somerai, whose versatility made him a household name in the late 90s.
Born and bred in Chivi, Masvingo, Somerai insists he still has Zimbabwean music fans at heart.
He is also one of the artistes who respects both living and departed legends despite him being a veteran in his own right.
Somerai said his relationship with Madzibaba will certainly yield more collaborations as long as the two’s demanding schedules allow them.