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From rags to riches and back to rags
By Tawanda Marwizi Arts
When Paradzai Mesi assumed the reins at sungura outfit Njerama Boys in 2000, they released an album “Zviripachena” that became an instant hit.
Before this, the group had unveiled a debut effort called “Zaru”, which did not make an impact.
Under Mesi, the group that was based near Njerama Hills in Muzarabani, enjoyed tremendous success.
All went on well, enabling the singer to buy his own car, a commuter omnibus as well as a PA system.
Paradzai Mesi was born in Mazowe District in and grew up in Shamva before his parents relocated to Muzarabani.
Success became their middle name, what with gems of albums like “Pane Chariuraya”, “Goneso”, “Masimba Towedzera”, “Zvavemuropa”, “Kambairai” and “Nguva”.
It is unfortunate that Gramma Records could not avail statistics in terms of the number of copies which these albums sold.
Until 2006, the group was basking in glory with its music selling like hot cakes.
Hell broke loose in 2007 when the group split following a dispute over money they got from a live performance. Eronzi