The ManicaPost
Stephen Ephraim in Chiredzi
CHIREDZI-BORN musician, Peter Mathonsi’s newly released offering, NdlelayaVutomi has taken South- African showbiz by storm.
Mathonsi, affectionately known as Dr Nzveda, has captivated the neighbours by his comic presentation in songs and a unique way of tackling social ills bedevilling youths and adults in the society.
Songs from his new album, Khomelela Hloko have received rave reviews from SA’s radio stations as well as in public places. In an interview from his Johannesburg base, 30-year old leader of Marhula genre outfit, Wendlati Sounds is humbled by the response his music has received so far.
“Songs from Khomelela Hloko have received an overwhelming response from listeners and I am encouraged by the support I am receiving. This motivates me to work even harder,” he said.
He has three albums to date namely, Murhangi we Ndlela and Nzveda Nzveda released in 2009 and 2012 respectively.
The soft-spoken singer believes that his magic lies in the humour contained in most of his songs. “People enjoy funny messages. One instrumental songs of mine has a possibility of being used as background track in one of the TV soap operas,” added Nzvedas.
Mathonsi began his music career in 2004 with army outfit, Four Lions Band when he was still in Masvingo. He dumped the group after his parents resisted against him being a full-time musician. He bounced back into local showbiz five years later sharing the stage with fellow Zim artistes like Liversy Matamba, Madala Boy and former Utakataka bassist Ronnie Mudhindo. He hopes to stage live performance across the country to popularise his brand.
