Tsvangirai worship album out

GABORONE-BASED MDC-T activists and protest musicians Hapson Handson Mabika, popularly known as Dread Reckless, and Patience "Sister Fearless" Takaona, have finally completed recording their party leader Morgan Tsvangirai's tribute album.

The five-track album was supposed to have been completed last June.

Titled Dzoka Nemagetsi, it mainly focuses on MDC-T's internal squabbles and a resilient Tsvangirai conquering despite being betrayed by his most-trusted lieutenants.

With all guitars played by renowned Kudzeri Kumakili, who also plays for famous Botswana musicians Charma Gal and Slizer, the album is set to hit the streets anytime this week.

"Our album was motivated by the squabbles within MDC-T and disloyal party members," said Mabika.

Takaona says that Tsvangirai should be celebrated for his bravery.

Featured songs include title track Dzoka Nemagetsi which likens light to love, Shinga, which encourages Tsvangirai to soldier on despite all the trials he is facing, Tichakuratidza Zvatiri, a warning to President Robert Mugabe not to continue clinging on to power, Handidi, which openly speaks of Zanu-PF terror and Gandanga, in which Tsvangirai is portrayed as a fearless leader.