The man, who identifies himself as Simbarashe Macheso, has
given interviews to a number of social media pages.
In a recent interview, Simbarashe described himself as heir
to the sungura king’s throne.
However, Macheso exclusively told H-Metro yesterday that
Simbarashe might be one ‘fame-seeker.’
“I heard of these stories for some time now. I can’t speak
much about social media stories, but the truth is he is one of those people who
want to use celebrities to get the limelight,” said Macheso.
“This is not new in this industry. What I can say is vanhu
vanotsvaga mbiri zvakasiyana.
“I have been parading my children who are pursuing music to
my fans for some time now.
“On this one, it’s up to you (the media) to keep
entertaining such things for likes and sales.”
In one of the interviews, Simbarashe said: “I stay in
Guruve, which is my mother’s rural home. My father (Alick) is ageing and he
might retire anytime.
“And, I’m there to keep the legacy alive. We should let him
rest and enjoy the fruits of his work. We should take care of him together with
my siblings.”
Macheso’s publicist, Tich Makahamadze, said he engaged his
boss when the videos of Simbarashe started circulating on social media.
“I have engaged Mopao (Macheso) and he distanced himself
from the man.
“That’s our position as management,” said Makahamadze.
Makahamadze questioned Simbarashe’s move to go on social
media instead of approaching Macheso, if indeed, he was his father.
“Macheso loves his children and he has been parading them
whenever he gets the chance. And, if his case is genuine, why not visit him at
home?
“We have been to Guruve and what stops him from visiting
his father?
“It’s sad that some of these so-called journalists are
stating it as a fact without talking to Macheso,” said Makahamadze.
Stories of people claiming to be sons or daughters of
celebrities are not new, particularly in the local music industry.
There has been an ongoing debate about musicians Chamu
Boroma and Paddy Kamusakara who both claim to be the late Simon Chimbetu’s
sons.
Chimbetu’s brother, Allan, the father figure of the
Chimbetu family, dismissed Boroma and Kamusakara’s claims.
Meanwhile, Macheso is set to make a return to the ghetto
when he performs at Werras Park in Glen View 1 this Saturday.
He will be supported by chanter Kinnah, at a show that has
been dubbed ‘Sungura meets Zimdancehall.’
“Our focus is on our weekend shows, including the one at
Werras Park on Saturday.
“Prior to that, we are in Norton at Pakare Paye on Friday
night,” said Makahamadze. H Metro
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