DENDERA musician Tryson Chimbetu was barred from performing at the Simon Chimbetu commemoration gig at Harare Gardens on Sunday after show promoters said the musician was not on their programme.
Report by Entertainment Reporter
Initial reports suggested Tryson would not be part of the show, but the young musician last week announced he would perform at the event without being paid.
Tryson announced his presence at the show in a big way as he attracted wild cheers from the crowd when he briefly went on stage during Douglas Chimbetu’s performance.
Tryson went on stage with Allan and Sulumani to join Douglas for their “dendera united” performance and Tryson stole the limelight as he led the group through exciting dances.
However, promoters denied Tryson a slot on stage with his band.
Promoters told other musicians to perform one after another, leaving no room for Tryson who was at the back stage with his band members.
A source close to the promoters told NewsDay that Tryson was told to wait and perform after Sulu, but tables were turned against him in unclear circumstances.
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“He was told to leave because there was no chance for him,” said the source.
Tryson confirmed that he was told to leave.
“Since it was a family event, I brought my band for free, but the promoters gave us no room. Anyway, I have to leave with my band members now because we have another show in Mutorashanga tonight,” Tryson told NewsDay before departing the venue.
Show organiser Patson Chimbodza could not immediately comment on the development.
“I am still busy at the moment. Let’s talk (about the issue) later,” said Chimbodza.
However, musicians who performed at the event left hundreds of fans who thronged the venue mesmerised.
First on stage was BV Labien Musica, a rhumba group, that warmed the stage for Douglas who belted out songs from his album Tsimba.
The young musician, who also performed with his father Allan, paved the way for Sulumani.
The Sean Timba hit maker left fans in awe with his energetic performance.
He was later joined by 11-year-old boy Tawanda Dhibhura who surprised many with his guitar-strumming skills.
Sulu also announced that he would pay school fees for the young boy until he finishes his primary school.
He signed off his slot with one of Simon’s hit song Gamba and left the stage for Alick Macheso.
As usual, the sungura king displayed unique guitar-playing skills that left many convinced that he is still in the game.
He kept the crowd dancing and his fans went wild after he sampled some of the songs from his coming album to be released next month.
Next on stage was Peter Moyo who dazzled fans with some of his popular chants.
Songs from his debut album Mushonga Mukuru proved to be popular and his energetic dances left fans convinced that he is a force to reckon with in the music industry.
Fans braved the chilly night with some letting their children sleep on the ground waiting for Jah Prayzah, the musician of the moment.
The musician stormed the stage at round 10pm with his band Third Generation and sealed off the show.
Chimbodza said he was happy that the late Simon Chimbetu was commemorated in style.
“People have come in numbers to commemorate the musician and we are happy that all the performing artistes have shown commitment in working with Sulu to honour his father,” said Chimbodza.
Allan thanked the people for coming to celebrate the life of his brother Simon.
