We need vigilance: Jonah Moyo
JONAH Moyo reckons fellow musicians need vigilance and innovation to counter the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The South Africa based yesteryear crooner, who has been in the country since March, said innovation was now key for the livelihood of performing artistes.
He opened up ahead of his performance at the much-anticipated “Econet 2021 Tapinda Esingenile Virtual Concert” to be held on December 31.
It will be shown via live streaming on Econet’s Facebook page.
In an interview, the Devera Ngwena Jazz Band leader and music lecturer, said:
“I have been in the country since March lecturing at Great Zimbabwe University where I taught students practical work and voices.
“My band remained in South Africa and being the most affected sector, that was the only way I could keep myself busy.
“It has not been easy for us to do business the way we used to do over the years because of the Covid-19 pandemic which has crippled out operations.
“As such, we need to devise other means of survival while at the same time we need to keep on working hard and recording new stuff.”
The 65-year-old, who is set to renew his romance with locals when he performs at the much-hyped Econet’s crossover virtual concert, promised nothing but the best.
“I am glad to be included in the line-up where I will be performing with my group.
“I have not been active for a while and I also know that local fans still want to see me on stage since I have been starving them of live shows.
“I will simply do my best and fans should expect for more stuff from me.”
“To date, I have 42 albums with the latest being Zimba Remabwe which is being played by Great Zimbabwe Radio Station.
“I didn’t do a high profile launch but we are still planning to do so in future.”
Meanwhile, organisers of the Econet 2021 Tapinda Esingenile Virtual Concert said it was all systems go will all the artistes on bill raring to usher merry-makers into the new year.
Besides Jonah Moyo, showbiz gurus Alick Macheso, Jah Prayzah and the Charambas, are part of the star-studded line-up.
The three camps hard share the stage together and when you come across this line-up, then fun is guaranteed.
Bulawayo bred sexensation Sandra Ndebele has been drafted into the line-up along with XQ and Jah Signal.
Sandra who continues to win hearts of many across the divide has also promised to usher out all her artistic verve at the virtual show set to be watched by million.
Sungura lovers will have to look forward for the best from Macheso who hardly disappoints while Jah Prayzah, Jah Signal and XQ will provide variety.
As for the Charambas, they are not only to pray for a better Zimbabwe but brings decency in the line-up.
Mhere, who has been doing amazingly well for merry-makers, has been afforded a rare opportunity to wow Econet subscribers and prove his worth as a performer of repute.