By Sindiso Dube
Political rivals Nelson Chamisa of the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) and MDC-A’s Douglas Mwonzora have composed songs that their respective parties are using at their campaign rallies.
Recently in Bulawayo MDC Alliance supporters were treated to two Douglas Mwonzora songs. One of the songs mocks Elton Mangoma and Tendai Biti, who once worked closely with Mwonzora at the MDC.
In the song, Mwonzora identifies Biti and Mangoma as sell outs, who betrayed Morgan Tsvangirai’s legacy by joining the newly formed CCC.
Speaking at the Bulawayo rally, Mwonzora said he was also a musician, who had to take it upon himself to lead the campaign.
“I can also sing, that’s why I had to lead the campaign from the front through song and dance,” he said.
Chamisa (Jah Nero) was also featured on Ricky Fire’s song dubbed Kudya Yero. On Kudya Yero, which celebrates the formation of the new party now associated with the colour yellow. Chamisa laces the chorus which speaks of defeating Zanu PF.
The song was officially unveiled at a rally in Harare with Ricky Fire and Chamisa performing the song much to the delight of his supporters who had thronged Zimbabwe Grounds.
Following the release of the song and putting his weight behind Chamisa, Ricky Fire claims to have received threats from a faceless social media character who sent him chilling messages warning him to leave politics.
The dancehall artist took to his Facebook page to share a screenshot of messages threatening him after his association with Chamisa’s party from one user with the username Nyatsimba Mutota.
The message reads: “Cde, I’m giving you 24 hours to issue a press statement clarifying whether you are an artist or a politician.”
“And I want you to consider yourself warned!! Don’t try to deceive people hiding behind music while you are a sanctions beggar, The countdown has begun!!”