Theresa Takafuma
One of Zimbabwe’s finest ‘urban groove’ genre artistes Daniel ‘Decibel’Mazhandu has promised a good time at his homecoming show that will be held at Civic Centre in Masvingo on December 3 this year.
Decibel, who is based in the United Kingdom will return to his roots in Masvingo where he promised to give music lovers a run for their money as he sets the stage ablaze with a mixture of classic hits as well as new tracks he has been working on.
Speaking from his UK base, Decibel said he had missed performing for his fans back home whom he said he was sure they missed him too.
“We will definitely play all the classics kumbodzora ndangariro (to reminisce the old times) both for myself and the fans to be honest. I have missed performing for them and they have missed me too,” Decibel said.
He also said he had a number of new tracks in the bag which he will play at the show, which he was reserving specifically for fans from his hometown, saying he was still the same man he was when he hogged the limelight in Zimbabwe.
“I have new tunes that some may have heard but most have not. Also some brand new ones that I will perform live for the first time in front of my home crowd.
“I am definitely the same person (although) 17 years is a long time. Maybe my accent changed slightly, maybe complexion, superficially, but the man inside is still the same straight shooting, genuine, what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of guy. Typical boy from Pangolin—DB ready to have a good time,” he said.
The artiste, who found an organization called the Decibel Trust through which he advocates for youth empowerment through arts and sports, to discourage them from engaging in drug abuse and other social ills said there will be performances from young Masvingo artistes who he has been working with to discover their passion and talent in music.
“Many youths are being sucked into consumption of dangerous illicit brews and drugs primarily because of idleness and poverty. We are actively encouraging and facilitating youths to try music, poetry, drama and sports to occupy themselves and potentially discover their passion and talents.
“This would take them away from the streets and make them healthier physically, mentally and financially. It is a long road to walk but the journey has already begun. Some of the proceeds of the show will definitely be going towards the cause,” Decibel said.
The ‘Chido’, ‘Nakai’ and ‘Madhara’ hitmaker is returning to Zimbabwe for the first time in 17 years.
