SUNGURA virtuoso, Nicholas Zakaria has embarked on a
promotional tour outside Harare to market his newly-
released album, "Takakomborerwa" which features his
understudies, Alick Macheso and Zakaria Zakaria.
This will be the first time the veteran lead guitarist
and vocalist who has 24 albums to date will be
performing in Mutare since the release of the hot
album.
The show will be held at Club Mandisa.
What makes the album a sublime and exceptional package
is the featuring of formidable combination (Zakaria and
Macheso) who are both former members of the original
Khiama Boys which rocked the sungura industry two
decades ago.
They joined hands to produce a project that is set to
propel Nicholas to unprecedented heights if the
response it has received so far is anything to go by.
The album carries six tracks that include "Sarudzo",
"Mira Pako", "Mwambo" and "Takakomborerwa".
Nicholas, whose nom de plume is Senior Lecturer, in an
interview, revealed that he felt obliged to bring the
new album to his fans outside Harare.
''He pledged to perform all new songs when he meets his
followers from the eastern border city.
"Takakomborerwa' has been well received countrywide and
even in regional countries such as Malawi, Mozambique
and Zambia and this is very encouraging.
''I believe that I will be doing justice to my fans if
I present all songs from 'Takakomborerwa' on Saturday.
They have heard it on radio but this time they will
appreciate it more when we play it live. It is going to
be electrical," he said.
The goat-bearded left-handed guitarist, said although
Zakaria and Macheso won't be available for the show,
Khiama Boys bandsmen will provide cover for them on
songs which they feature.
Zakaria played rhythm guitars on several songs, while
Macheso features as bass guitarist on "Mira Pako" and
Chewa song, "Mwambo". Show organisers said it was
systems go.
"Takakomborerwa' has been doing well on the market and
we are glad that we are also playing our part in
promoting the project.
"Nicholas Zakaria is a mature and prolific performer
who always satisfies his fans with well-choreographic
acts during live performances. He will be supported by
several dance ensembles including Mandisa Kings and
Queens."
The venue recently hosted renowned musicians such as
Progress Chipfumo, Bev, Peter "Dhewa" Moyo and Sekuru
Bryn Taurai Mteki.
Liberty Dube Entertainment Correspondent
