RENOWED artiste Enock Chihombori — popular as Toby in drama circles — is struggling to settle debts he acquired in 2013 for the production of the hilarious drama, Gringo Troublemaker.
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Although the multi-talented actor, cartoonist and script writer was reluctant to disclose the amount he owed, NewsDay is reliably informed that he owes creditors about $50 000. “I cannot reveal the figures to the public, but I am in trouble over the outstanding debts. I am hurt and I have never felt such pain,” he said.
Chihombori borrowed the money to produce the film hoping to cover the debts with proceeds from the production, but it was extensively pirated.
This was despite his attempt to dodge piracy by having the film screened in cinemas first before it went on DVD, but it fell into the pirates’ hands, resulting in huge losses. Speaking to NewsDay from his Botswana base, Chihombori confirmed he was in trouble with creditors, who had been pursuing him over the last three years.
He said he was struggling to raise enough money to settle the debt and was bitter at the extensive piracy that had plagued the film.
“Nothing has ever been settled on Gringo Troublemaker. If anything, that production just brought me trouble. There are people who do not respect other people’s efforts. No wonder I named it Troublemaker,” Chihombori said.
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The 80-minute long film featured some celebrated characters among them Mbudzi Yadhura, played by Blessing Chimhowa; William Matenga, better known as Gweshegweshe; Agnes Tigy, who played the maid’s role as she replaced Memory Makuri, also known as Madhumbe, who is now based in Canada; Tapiwa Mavindidze, who played the role of John; Evangelista Mwatse as John’s girlfriend and Lazarus Boora, who maintained his role as Gringo.
