MUSICIANS have described the late veteran guitarist David Ndoro as a quiet genius, whose life touched others through mentorship and friendship.
Tears, music and heartfelt tributes filled the air as family, friends and Zimbabwe’s music fraternity gathered recently to pay their last respects to Ndoro, the veteran guitarist, retired journalist and devout Christian, who passed away unexpectedly last week.
Ndoro’s life was one of quiet brilliance.
Recognised by the late Oliver Mtukudzi for his guitar mastery, he inspired generations of musicians with his skill, humility and integrity.
Yet those who knew him best remember a gentle man whose presence was soft-spoken, but deeply impactful.
The funeral was a tapestry of personal memories, musical homage and spiritual reflection.
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Mono Mukundu, an acclaimed guitarist and producer, spoke passionately during the service alongside Derek Mpofu, representing Zimbabwe’s music community.
Mukundu described Ndoro as “a quiet genius, a man whose music spoke for him and whose life inspired others without seeking the spotlight.”
He reminded mourners that Ndoro’s legacy lives on not just in the notes he played, but in the lives he touched through mentorship and friendship.
Family members shared tender recollections, painting a picture of a man devoted to his daughter, his church and his community.
Church elders spoke of his unwavering faith, recalling how he never missed regular services on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, a devotion that reflected a life of quiet discipline and spiritual depth.
Musicians and colleagues brought Ndoro’s memory alive through music, performing heartfelt instrumental tributes that echoed the songs and rhythms he cherished.
Friends from the Belvedere music circle remembered him as patient and generous, always ready to guide younger artistes, while remaining modest about his own achievements.
Other attendees included extended family, close friends and members of the wider arts community, all of whom were touched by Ndoro’s kindness, humility and artistry.
His daughter, who travelled from Bulawayo, spoke through tears as she spoke of her father’s lasting influence: “He may be gone, but his music, his values and the lives he touched live on.”
As the ceremony drew to a close, there was a sense of both sorrow and celebration.
Though Zimbabwe has lost a gifted musician, the memories shared, the stories told and the music played ensured that Ndoro’s spirit would resonate for generations to come.