Joel Tsvakwi
SOUTH African based up and coming Zimbabwean Maskandi artist, Thando
Gawu has paid tribute to the late Bulawayo rapper Mgcini ‘Cal_Vin Nhliziyo, who died last week in a hit and run accident.
Gawu, of the iThendele Sipepa King ensemble said he was touched by the death of the multi award winning rapper.
Cal__Vin is set to be buried on November 1.
Despite being far from home Gawu, felt nothing can stop him from paying his tribute.
Speaking to The Zambezi Times from his South African base Gawu said the late Luveve boy’s death has left him clinging to memories of one of his songs.
“We have been robbed of a true King in the music industry may his soul rest in peace, I remember listening to one of his songs… ukhalelani,” said Gawu.
“The song featured Agenda Maphosa and is more of a jazz piece” he said.
Born and bred in Tsholotsho Sipepa Esigodini under Chief Mathuphuma the young artist had to go south of the Limpopo to ply his trade.
Down south he has joined the band wagon of such both seasoned and upcoming artist the likes of,Prosper Bafana,Tsheba Boys,Insimbi Zezhwane,Big 5,Tornado Heroes,and Fortu Dawu.
Commenting on his music journey he said: “l would like to thank all of my fans for supporting the Maskandi genre.
“Your continued support makes us keep going and continue producing nice music for you,” he said
