Great news! The legend, Leonard Karikoga Zhakata is coming back with a bang. Plans to release his new album soon have been revealed to the press.
The musician had his music banned in 2003 from all Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) channels. State media continued to jeopardise the artist’s career painting him as a spent force. It is said that his music was banned as it was allegedly linked to the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party.
Zhakata rose to stardom following the release of hit song “Mugove” in the “Maruva Enyika” album. In 1994, 120 000 copies of his solo album “Maruva eNyika” are said to have been sold. He then went on to release other songs in the album “Hodho” which is unpopular since it could not be aired following the 2003 ban on his music on ZBC platforms.
Listen to Mugove below:
Zhakata spoke on his new album saying that the album is titled “Mupendero weNguva.” The album is said to be almost ready. The uncalled for Covid situation has derailed the plans for releasing the album but, don’t fret, the album is definitely on its way.
The artist was part of the performances that took place at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on the 41st Uhuru celebrations.
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