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The Networking With Fred Hustlers Of The Year

 

I know you are curious to understand where this is coming from. Networking With Fred is a group that was established by musicians through Fred FFF to help each other to grow. The Zimbabwean market needs to be linked and at the same time you need knowledge and learn from the experiences of others to make it. So we have come up with our list of the most enterprising musicians on the group judging by their application of what we impart to each other.


5. Doubles Wekwa Marange



Doubles is known on WhatsApp circles for his marketing efforts. He makes sure he has on point graphics. His branding is so visible. End of 2020 around November Doubles dropped a fitting album Kenani that has the popular Jata song which means leave, divorce disregard people who do not add value to your life. On top of the hot album Doubles produced trendy videos, Nhasi features Andy Muridzo. The video premiered on Trace Africa. The sky is the  limit for Doubles. All he needs to push is his live performances, Doubles lacks stage performance time. I am very sure with the demand of his new offering Kenani fans are going to influence him to perform.




4. Agga Nyabinde



When I knew Agga Nyabinde for the first time I thought he was just one of those musicians who are there to add numbers. The fact that he is Son to Bob Nyabinde worsened my perception because some sons and daughters of successful musicians have disappointed before. Agga is  actually very good on lead guitar and social fit lyrics. His hiring is fair, also his support base is very rich. I would have loved to write Agga's worth but my calculator let me down. Since the lockdown was announced it has also gone on holiday. Agga's song Huchenjeri was number 1 on Classic FM




3. Lucky Kumene



He plays Sungura but he has a strong business acumen. Lucky Kumene is so underrated yet he commands good radio requests and airplay. His shows are usually packed as he is popular in all corners of our country. Lucky Kumene has a stable band I am sure he oils it well. The band looks motivated. Lucky is hired a lot for Radio road trips where listeners have a chance to watch him live on stage. Late last year he released a new album Kavhiri Kwendege which is doing very well




2. Blade



You will like him only if you go to his shows. Blade gives his fans more than they pay him. If your ultimate goal of going out is tentertainment check out for Blade he really entertains, while playing drums he will be doing the lead vocals. Blade's communication skills on stage is so exciting. Most of the time you do not care what song he is playing but you want to hear what he has got to say after the song. Blade plays covers and it’s so easy for fans because they just request like on Juke Box and the song plays. Blade is hired from Thursday until Sunday in bars and clubs dotted around town. I just wish if he could curtain raise for some of our big acts. His song Chouya was among our top 50 songs of the year





1. Amadhuve Sasha



Amadhuve Sasha is one high profile musician in our midst. According to statistics she is one of  the busiest musicians in our ranks. Amadhuve Sasha got recognition from promoters to open for Mafikizolo and many other top musicians in the last two years. Sasha has a consistent club tour and she survives purely on her music. Her mbira is always filled with US dollars each time she is playing on stage. Because of the lockdown restrictions she took time to work on a number of songs she to released any convenient time this year. Amadhuve Sasha's transformation from a covers artist must be commended. Her song Machinda is a classical traditional song that is receiving good reviews from her fans. Sasha’s band is well composed of stars whom she motivates well. We are waiting for her yet to be named album.




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