Macheso, partner sever ties

Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso has severed ties with Laston Murerwa, his partner in Last Power Media.

Speaking on Friday when he was appointed as the brand ambassador for Nash Paints, Macheso said Murerwa would now be specialising in motor spares while he would soon set up his own studio.

"Rains have delayed the commencement of building as I intend to build an external studio at my house in Waterfalls," he said.

"Everything is there including the equipment that was at the Msasa studio. For now that will be where I will be working from and I will only start signing artistes for recording later."

He said the studio would be named KwaZora Butter Studios.

The musician said although plans were there to set up a different studio, the one at his house would remain there for personal use.

Takemore Mazuruse, spokesperson for the Red Cross, said they were working on setting up two studios; one for Macheso and the other for use by talented but disadvantaged youths with the help of the sungura ace.

He said the musician had also partnered with a group of Iranians that are in the country for a performance at Harare Gardens on Wednesday.

"The group arrived on Saturday and they will be performing with Macheso in commemoration of the Iranian Revolution," said Mazuruse.

"The Iranians have also invited Macheso for a tour of Iran in the next few months where he will tour with his band.

"They will be working with the Red Cross in that country in different projects that will also see Macheso benefiting by getting equipment."