Musicians host fundraising dinner, lunch
SEVERAL musicians hosted a dinner and a lunch in Harare over the weekend and fundraised at least $12 500 towards Nathan Sanyanga’s bone marrow transplant.
The two-year-old Nathan Sanyanga is in need of an emergency bone marrow transplant in India that costs about $100 000. On Friday night a fundraising dinner was held at Bliss Gardens where superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, Victor Kunonga, Bob Nyabinde, Prayersoul, Edith Weutonga and Dreamstar Team, took turns to entertain the guests.
It was Tuku who stole the show with his spectacular performance that prompted guests to voluntarily pay $100 per any song of their choice which the legendary musician honoured and performed. The atmosphere temporarily became sombre when he sang two emotional songs “Seiko” and “Hear Me Lord”.
He encouraged the corporate world and the entire nation to help save the little boy’s life.
“We have been through this journey before and it is possible to achieve it if we just unite as citizens of this nation. I am urging different corporates to come on board and financially support this worthy cause,” said Tuku.
The lunch held on Saturday at the Crowne Plaza was hosted by St Mary’s Highlands Anglican Church and attracted over 100 guests.
Afro-jazz musician Dudu Manhenga who was also part of the performing artistes did not disappoint. Because of time Sebastian Magacha failed to perform although he was present at the event.
In an interview with the child’s father, Edmore Sanyanga expressed his gratitude to the artistes and several people who have assisted to date.
“We appreciate all the efforts put so far by the church, well wishers and our musicians who partnered with us for this cause. We managed to raise $12 500 from the two events and we are left with a balance of $87 500.
“I am still pleading to my fellow Zimbabweans to assist us with any amount they can afford so that we can save our child’s life. We were advised few weeks ago that the bone marrow transplant needs to occur within the next two months,” he said.
Nathan has a condition called Fanconi anaemia which is a genetic disorder which leads to bone marrow failure. lt means people with such a condition can be born with defects. The bone marrow procedure takes about six months.