Zanu PF dump praise singer Shumba Hwenje, opt for ...

Zanu PF dump praise singer Shumba Hwenje, opt for Mambo Dhuterere

Zim Now Writing

Zanu PF on Saturday seemed to have snubbed party praise singer Chief Shumba Hwenje for Mambo Dhuterere as it launched its campaign for the August 23 elections.

Hwenje is known for the song ED Pfee, which became an anthem at Zanu PF rallies ahead of the 2018 elections.

Hwenje recently released an album cover art and tracklist for an album expected to be released ahead of the elections.

The album, titled Special Branch carries 10 tracks - ED Chete, More Fire, Huchi, Saka Uchaita Sei, State House, Shumba Ngavapinde, Ndomuvhotera Chete, Chakabatwa Kuti Dzvii, Mai Wellie, and Mpela Mpela.

A source within Zanu PF said Hwenje was informed that Mambo Dhuterere was going to be the official campaign praise singer and is set to release an album ahead of the elections.

Said the source: "Hwenje was ready to entertain party supporters and also praise Mnangagwa.

"He is a tried and tested musician and it came as a surprise that Mambo Dhuterere was going to take Hwenje’s place after all the preparations.

Mambo Dhuterere is set to release songs that praise Mnangagwa that will be used during Zanu PF’s campaign.

The musician has two yet-to-be-released songs in praise of Mnangagwa.

One of them is titled Zanu PF Kuwinner Mugariro and another one features musician-cum politician Sandra Ndebele.

Ndebele is running for a municipal seat in Ward 20, Pelandaba-Tshabalala in Bulawayo under a Z PF ticket.

Political analyst and activist castigated musicians who get involved in politics

"Musicians should respect their carriers they shouldn't be found praising politicians as this will definitely divide their fans," Kafeso said