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| ZINJAZIYAMLUMA AND MADABUDABU |
ARE YOU CONSCIOUS THAT: The
Tsholotsho- born and South African based Maskandi musician Mxolisi
Khulekani Nkomo aka Zinjaziyamluma was on Saturday honoured with
Mqabuko leadership award for his efforts in raising Zimbabwean flag
within the Southern region Maskandi genre.
The
leadership awards are given to those individuals who have shown
commitment in terms of raising the flag outside Zimbabwean borders
and have excelled in whatever field they are in. Tagged with
Zinjaziyamluma was Mxolisi Ncube’s name who was also recognised in
his field of journalism for making headlines across Africa and for
bringing home more than 10 awards from different countries.
The
event which was dubbed the 4TH annual Mqabuko celebrations
was held on 30 July at Hillbrow Theatre and was attended by more than
500 Zimbabweans. Amongst them were the Nkomo family representatives,
businessmen, political leaders and church leaders.
The
event is meant to celebrate the life , heroic prowess , political
diplomacy and humanity displayed by the late Dr. Joshua Mqabuko
Nyongolo Nkomo during the liberation struggle and post-independence
era. The celebrations are thus expressed through arts. It is an
annual function hosted by Matabeleland Entertainment News in
Johannesburg and has free entrance policy.
In
his acceptance speech Zinjaziyamluma said “I am humbled to be
finally recognised like this, surely I am pleased to realise that I
have made great impact in the Zimbabwean community in diaspora.”
Infact
Zinjaziyamluma could not finish his speech as intended due to his
fans who stood up on their feet and started singing his praises
nonstop till the MCs calmed them after a long struggle. It was joy
after joy for them. The
people’s platform Linkundla then made a follow up interview to tap
more from the musician.