Zimbabwe mainstream music scene is increasingly being associated with ZANU-PF but Winky D remains notably outside that conversation.
Is he the exception?
I have now listened to the whole @winkydonline album. Next week I will review one track per day.
In my humble opinion, Tete-A-Tete is the most consequential album ever recorded in Zimbabwe in the new millennium. I cannot think of any other album from this era with such deep social commentary, the kind that makes you laugh, reflect and, at times, cry. I did cry as I listened to some of the tracks.
He touched the raw nerve of our struggles, and he did it with remarkable depth. This is music for thinkers, music for those who seek substance.
I want to tell him that he has earned his colours. What this record needs now is international promotion. To his fans, spread the message far and wide.
He did the work, now spread the word. I want to end by saying this is not Zim dancehall. This is authentic reggae.
I hope and pray that Reggae Land gives him a slot. He deserves it.
Well done, Winky, you have made every ghetto yute proud, you have made every patriot proud. You are indeed one of the best of your generation in Africa. Please @DavidRodigan , listen to this album from Zimbabwe, you will thank me.
Last night I said that I usually read on long haul flights. Listening to this album was more than reading, it nourished the mind.
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On a long flight, I usually read. Today, I am listening to Winky D's new album, and I am loving it. The messages are rich and deep, touching on Africa's need for honest leadership rather than hollow rhetoric, and on a hunger for truth over propaganda.
One track in particular stands out, called 2 Laws. It speaks powerfully to the divide between the wealthy and the poor, capturing the kind of social commentary that makes this album so compelling.
Bomboclaat, this yute maaddd you know! He is now beyond comparison among his peers.
Unapologetically I'm addicted to Va @winkydonline music, after 2 weeks of abusing the Tête-à-Tête Album, Today i have choose to abuse these songs " Bhebhi hautenge beer ne 💄 huya ndikuFillirire 🥤 pano tofara Nonstop" Ndopanoti welcome kuBig League🔥🔥🔥🐐📍
As Nigeria mourns the passing away of beloved legendary actor Olu Jacobs, they should find comfort knowing that much of Africa mourns with them. He was loved everywhere for his talent, he entertained us, one of the big reasons why Nollywood grew to where it is now
RIP Sir