MICHAEL Masiya Muchakawanda has urged those who want to get into the arts industry to brace themselves and gird their loins as the sector is replete with hurdles.
In an interview with NewsDay Life & Style, Muchakawanda, best known by his stage name as Wenyasha, shared his experiences and offered valuable advice about the arts industry to those who want to start a music journey.
“My advice to people who want to take music as a career is that, they must be strong enough in this journey because it is not an easy industry as it is packed with hurdles and uncertainties. So one needs to be resilient and determined to succeed,” Wenyasha said.
In his latest album Zvese Zvirimo, he reflects on his personal journey and the importance of understanding life lessons, conducting oneself well in society and accepting the ups and downs of life.
“I used to be a poor man, thinking of the things that I wanted, but could not achieve them. I then realised that worrying about these things does not give me peace or make everything better. So I decided to accept my fate and work things out so that I can achieve my goals,” he said.
“The title came about because of the things that I have been through and what life has taught me lately. Life is full of good and bad things, but we have to be content with what we have at that given time and then focus on the next thing. We should not give up.”
Wenyasha’s music is a unique blend of styles, including Afro-fusion, jazz, katekwe and mhande.
He has released five albums since 2013 and promises to do more music despite the challenges he is facing.
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Despite his passion to make more music, Wenyasha said he was facing financial challenges since he has been self-sponsoring his projects since 2013.
He hopes that one day, sponsors or promoters will come to his rescue in his musical journey.
“I have a great and bright future if I get support, mostly financially because music is very hard if you do not have a sponsor or promoter. I’m looking for people who can help me. I hire instruments when I have shows and that affects me,” he said.
Wenyasha’s story serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.
His music and message continue to inspire and uplift fans, and he remains committed to producing quality music despite the challenges he faces.
