Peter Moyo made a surprise appearance at the show pitting Alick Macheso and the Muddy Face at the City Sports Gardens on Sunday. The “Young Igwe” as Moyo is affectionately called, stunned revellers by his unexpected showing and left them asking for more.
The young man seems to be enjoying a purple patch on the entertainment scene. It was a fascinating show that was opened by the promising Muddy Face, who managed to keep revellers on their feet as they chanted their tunes.
Macheso charmed many with his unmatched bass guitar playing skills as he strummed the late Andy Brown’s “Mapurisa”, drawing people closer to the stage, in an emotional tribute to “Muzukuru”. Macheso was joined on stage by the Young Igwe when he did a rendition of Tongai Moyo’s popular “Samanyemba” tune, much to the delight of the patrons, who went into a frenzy.
Cheso Power pledged his support to upcoming artistes. “We are going to help Peter (Moyo), Tryson Chimbetu, Biggie Tembo (Jnr) and Muddy Face in their musical exploits. These youngsters need our (experienced artistes’) help,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Orchestra Mberikwazvo leader asked fans at the City Sports Gardens if he should allow “Prodigal Son” Noel Nyazanda — who unceremoniously left for Sulumani Chimbetu’s Dendera Kings — rejoin his group, and was surprised by the overwhelming vote of approval.
The Muddy Face expressed their gratitude towards the Mberikwazo ensemble, stating the enormous exposure they gained from the show and the reception they got from the fans. “I am pleased to say that we enjoyed playing here and the fans received us well. We managed to keep revellers on the dance floor during our performance.
“Many thanks go to Mudhara Macheso for his help,” said Shame “Chibage” Mashonganyika.
