Zig-Zag Band-gains-momentum
Zig Zag Band, gains
momentum
Prisca Manyiwa-Masuku
Zig Zag band is set to
host countrywide tours, following the success of the band`s recently released
video, Chinamazano Satan, which has gained momentum on the national television
broadcast channel, ZBC Tv.
In an interview with
the director of the band, Tawanda Jumo, of Bantu Entertainment Zimbabwe, Jumo
expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the band over the past few months,
since its revival.
“The latest release is
enjoying a lot of airplay on all radio stations and as well as on our national
broadcaster, ZBC. The video has now amassed over 5k views on you tube, and over
35k views on facebook.
“. Following the
success of the project the next stage is to go on tour, promoting it, meeting
our fans countrywide and beyond. The band is also available for joint
collaborative works in the studios, and live exhibitions,” said Jumo.
Jumo called upon
stakeholders in the entertainment sector to continuously support the band as it
has proven beyond doubt that Zig Zag band, is still alive.
“This success of this
project has put back the City of Kwekwe on the entertainment map, it has put
the Zig Zag Band back on their feet, and it has proved beyond doubt that as
Bantu Entertainment Zimbabwe, we are a capable arts promotion company.
“Venue owners,
festival organizers, the corporate sector and other arts promoters can now
engage the band for live shows,” he added.
Zig Zag band made its
massive turn around last year after releasing a single track Chinemazano.
The band was a hit in
the 80s and mid-90s but after the demise of the group`s core members, the group
sank into oblivion. Some members of the band were based in Kadoma, Kwekwe and
Harare. Gilbert Zvamaida left the group and is now the lead guitarist for
Thomas Mapfumo in the United Kingdom.
It only made its way
back into the entertainment sphere last year, with the intervention of Bantu
Entertainment from Kwekwe, who partnered with some former band members to
resuscitate the musical outfit.