PROLIFIC artist, Tendai Maduwa launched his third publication, Chains of Credit, at a colourful ceremony attended by fellow artists, church leaders, motivational speakers and diplomats in Harare on Friday.
BY TINASHE MUCHURI
Maduwa said his books were not based on scientific research, but from his life experiences, as he was drowning in debt to coalesce his ideas.
“Chains of Credit is actually a life experience. I was chained by credits so, I downloaded my experience into this book. Much of my books are based on practical life experiences,” he said.
Maduwa thanked the people he owed in his life for inspiring him to write the book.
“I want to thank those I owed and if it wasn’t for the credits that I had, we wouldn’t be gathered here launching this book,” he said.
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During a panel discussion moderated by Prudence Madzadzavara, two panellists, Silas Mukono and Varaidzo Nhandare, revealed how debts affected family relationships and often led to divorces.
Redeeming the Nations Africa Ministries founder, Duncan Manyonda endorsed the book, which he said addressed important issues affecting the current generation.
“Tendai is addressing a key issue in our generation because we are stuck with what the world is forcing down our throats. The world is saying we can ever only be able to trade with you (on the basis of credit), but God is saying you are only an honourable man if you don’t owe anybody. Whose report then should we believe?” he said.
Motivational speaker, Arthur Marara, who is also a lawyer, said debt was often precipitated by a wrong mindset.
“Most of our problems are common sense. We borrow everything, including airtime. The problem of Africa is that you look for the devil that’s not there. It’s not the devil, who pushes to borrow a television which you cannot afford,” he said.
Guests were treated to some poetry by Tatenda Tafarirepi, Chirikure Chirikure, Felix Mutasa, popularly known as Dapi in the television drama Tiriparwendo, Lazarus “Gringo” Boora and Kireni Zulu.