The Master of Song, Simon Chimbetu
By Dickson Bandera
The late Dendera music icon, Simon “Chopper” Chimbetu will be honoured through a series of entertainment activities lined up during the month of November.
Simon Chimbetu is widely considered as one of the greatest Zimbabwean musicians of all time owing to his illustrious career that saw him release a chain of hit albums in over two decades.
Shura Regore Riye, Kuipa Chete, Boterekwa, Pachipamwe, Nguva Yakaoma, Lullaby, African Panorama, Survival, 2000 Blend, Ten Million Pounds Reward are some of his hit albums.
Sulumani Chimbetu, Chimbetu’s son and a great musician in his own right, announced that he will also launch his new album on November 25 in Chegutu at the Simon Chimbetu Music Festival as part of commemorating the life and career of the late Master of Song.
Sulumani last released an album in 2020.
“This year we have a special treat in memory and honor of our legend Simon Chimbetu.We have put together a two day Golf Tournament and Dinner Gala as we continue to pay tribute to the remarkable “Chopper” legacy,” wrote Sulu on his social media platforms.
The golf tournament will be held at Kadoma Golf Course on 23-24 November while the dinner is set for 24 November in Chegutu. Minister of State for Mashonaland West, Hon Marian Chombo will be the guest of honour at the dinner.
Simon Chimbetu, an undisputed music legend whose impact in Zimbabwe music spanned generations, died in August 2005 after a road traffic accident. He was interred at the Mashonaland West Provincial Heroes Acre in Chinhoyi.
Chimbetu left a decorated musical legacy which has become a reliable source of inspiration, income and livelihood for many.
To date, musicians singing the Dendera genre include Allan Chimbetu, Solo Makore, Sulumani Chimbetu, Tryson Chimbetu, Douglas Chimbetu, Saiwe Chimbetu, Richard Sakala, and Chamson Boroma.
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