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Circumstances Embossed Netty Dhidhimu's Musical Abilities.





It is our society’s norm that children spend their childhood in the comfort care of their parents. It is believed parents give the best care to their off springs, but it was different for Netty Dhidhimu aka Madah in music circles. 

It wasn't so because her parents were deceased but circumstances. Netty had to endure a hostile upbringing because her mother had been separated from her, a right she deserved. Her mother later passed on while she was in form 1, the painful part is that she never met her, Netty does not remember her mum, neither does she know what happened between her parents. Netty attended her primary school under the custody of her paternal grandparents. She lost her father while she was in grade 7.

Whilst still a minor, but was about to start her secondary school, Netty couldn't take any of it. She left her paternal grandparents to join Tariro Trust with the help of her step sister.




Netty started singing while she was still a child, each time she was lonely she would compose her own songs creating an imagination of peace that she could not find at home. The skill did not shape up enough because there was no one to encourage her nor to cheer her up. It was at Tariro Trust Netty developed her music. She played marimba and was also involved in music with her peers. Tariro Trust took responsibility of Netty's secondary education too.

At the age of 26 close to a decade after she left school, Netty met with  Famba Nyika the former  Andy Muridzo's bassist. Together they recorded Nyika's single Mamoyo with Netty on backing vocals. This was part of her training process that helped her debut studio recording. During the lockdown period Netty took courage to record her first studio singles. So far she has 3 songs Mwanangu, Makandiparira and Afrrica and one video for Makandiparira which is now available on YouTube. https://youtu.be/26gCbNUIPZM

Listening to Netty’s music you can’t tell any difference from seasoned musicians, looking at her age you would also be surprised by the depth of her messages. I watched her video despite all my experience behind the camera I still got touched. Later on I found out that the circumstances she went through moulded her art.




Netty did not stammer about her future. She exuded out her intention to go international, she also wants to establish a career in music just as good as other female musicians in our region Zahara, Selmor Mtukudzi and Judith Sepuma. Considering her vibe I see Netty going a long way.

Netty lastly urged parents to support their children in the fields of their ability. She rues all the time lost because she had to fight child abuse perpetrated by the same people whom she looked up to. She went on to say music at any interval needed support. The stage of discovery, development and professional all need someone who guides you and encourage you. Popularity being a capital of commercial music she also encouraged good behaviour among musicians so that they grow their audiences.









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