TRANSIT Crew will this weekend resume live performances after securing a new bassist, Allan Chigwedere, following the death of one of the group’s founding members, Munyaradzi Nyemba.
BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA
Nyemba recently succumbed to a heart attack, and was buried at his rural home in Bhasera, Masvingo.
His death left a big void, but according to the group’s publicist Taonga Mafundikwa, a replacement has been secured with the new recruit set to have his first test at The Legends Sports Diner in Marondera on April 2.
“The new bassist has been identified. Rehearsals are currently on and we will see how it goes. Our first show is in Marondera. Remember we had to cancel the show after the death of Nyemba and we have been given a chance to fulfil the show. It is never easy to fill in Nyemba’s big shoes but the work has to continue. So far it is looking good and the band is back on track,” he said.
The 32-year-old Chigwedere would have the privilege to work with the experienced elders at Transit Crew like keyboardist Anthony Liba and lead guitarist Samaita Zindi.
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Transit Crew was formed in 1988, and since then the group has developed to become the best reggae ensemble in the country.
In 1989 the group had the privilege of playing alongside top Jamaican reggae singers Culture, Eric Donaldson and Ijahman Levi, who were all backed by Rough Cuts Band in Zimbabwe.
The group has toured South Africa, Japan, The United Kingdom and has been a supporting act for numerous international artistes such as Misty in Roots, Dennis Brown, Luciano and Mickey General in Jamaica, UK poet Zephaniah Benjamin, dancehall sensation Sizzla Kalonji, Jamaican dub poet Yasus Afari and the late Lucky Dube.