The 38-year-old Givemore Kudakwashe Madziya (left in the
picture) has since filed a change of surname notice as he seeks to be
identified with his family.
Music legend, Manatsa, died in January aged 78.
However, Givemore says there was no bad blood between him
and his late father, despite being raised by a step daddy.
“Waking up each and every single day knowing that my dad is
there always gave me that extra strength to face life’s obstacles and also
wanting to emulate him.”
“He was a role model to many, and he was to me, as well,”
he said. Asked why he decided to change his surname at 38, he said: “In
everything that we do, ours is only to make plans, but The Highest decides.
“Thus, it was not my decision to change my surname but I
believe it was God’s decision. Besides, I have been a Manatsa since birth.
“It is now, where I am only making a correction of what
might have been a mistake so that I re-discover the inner me.
“I cannot keep running away from my own shadow, my blood is
Manatsa and I have to do what is right by carrying my true identity.”
Givemore said he was also on good terms with Manatsa’s
other children with his widow Stella.
“Myself, Green, Aaron, Tendai, Freedom, Shingi and Taku,
are the best of buddies.
“We are always in constant touch. Even the minute dad
passed on, I was notified about the development, immediately.
“Also, even when dad was in hospital, I had all the updates
regularly. Our bond with my brothers from another mother is unbreakable,” he
said.
He, however, said he would not disclose the identity of his
mother.
“My mom is a very reserved person, hence publishing her
name might drag her into the limelight from the media.
“All I can say is that she is my number one role model and
I am very proud of her,” he said.
Unlike most step children, Givemore said he salutes his
stepfather for being there for him
“Growing up under the wings of my step dad helped me a lot
into becoming the man that I am today.
“He was very supportive and did not segregate me from my
other siblings (his kids). We were all treated equally and for that, I will
always be thankful to him.
“He has a golden heart.”
He also said he was in touch with his father prior to his
death.
“Many a time I would check on my dad’s deteriorating health
through our eldest brother Green, since he was the one always briefing family
members of latest developments with regards to his ailment.
“It was family protocol, in order to give the old man
enough time to rest since it was essential at that moment.
“We all hoped dad would fight the battle and overcome it
but, unfortunately, the Lord had other plans.”
He added,“We are seven boys and four girls, namely, Green,
Aaron, Tendai, Freedom, Shingi, Taku, Givemore, Priscilla, Sarah, Memory and
Joy.
“We all attended dad’s funeral except for our eldest sister
Priscilla, who failed to travel due to circumstances which were beyond her
control.
“Finally, here I am, now carrying my true identity. Man’s
time is not God’s time….. There is a time for everything.”
His brother, Green Manatsa, said Givemore has always been
part of his family.
“He is one of us and there is no way we can hide it. He made
the right decision to change his surname because it is every child’s wish to be
identified with his blood.
“We are always in touch and we do consult each other when
there are family matters,” he said. H Metro
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