By Bongani Ndlovu
It is not every day that a new picture of Zimbabwean music legend Lovemore Majaivana is shared on social media, but when it does surface, it is always a special occasion.
Recently, Majaivana was captured at what seemed like his home in America, judging by a painting of his picture for the album cover of Sono Sami, the last album that he recorded before leaving Zimbabwe.
The image surfaced as the Umoya Wami hit-maker celebrated his 68th birthday on December 14.
In celebrating this special occasion, his friends and fans wished him well through various posts on social media.
One of them was Albert Nyathi who calls Majaivana mzukulu (nephew). He said when the Covid-19 pandemic is controlled, he would definitely travel to America to see him and perhaps convince him to record an album.
“Happy belated birthday mzukulu. Khula uze ukhokhobe jaha lako Tshuma, ugolide, umfana ogezayo. We miss you dearly on stage, and of course at least one more music album will do.
“Ngiyeza khonapho iCovid-19 ingaphela loba ngawuphi umnyaka. Ngithunywe ngabaku thandayo ukuthi ngizeku recorder – one more album, nxa kwehlule, at least one more song. Happy belated mzukulu wami,” wrote Nyathi in a Facebook post.
On other forums, many people wished Majaivana a happy birthday and the common message was that they were missing him.
UK-based veteran radio personality, Eric “The General” Knight also wished Majaivana a happy birthday and pledged to help convince him to record an album.
“The General wishes a happy birthday to Zimbabwean music icon Lovemore Majaivana Tshuma who just turned 68. Khula uze ukhokhobe Golide. We still insist that there is more left in you Smart Boy.
“Radio54 will make sure that you release what the nation is waiting for from you,” posted Knight on his Facebook page.
In the same vein, many fans on social media have said they want the Zimbabwean music legend to give them one more song or an album so that they can enjoy new music from him.
One Gift Chideme said: “Being humble made you to be famous and a Zim music ambassador. Thank you for dedicating your life in giving us music that will live long after your life. Together with the late Solomon Skhuza, you have earned yourself a place in the hearts of many people across the world. May you live long and I hope one day you will visit the studio and give us what you know best.”
Majaivana who is resident in America ditched music in 2001 due to lack of support locally. He is missed by many in Zimbabwe.
The album Isono Sami, was like his last offering to people and 20 years has been a long time for him not to say anything to his fans. The Chronicle
Majaivana happy birthday ,may the Lord bless you with many more years
This one is just a miracle indeed for Maji. Someone told me he was an ice cream rounds man before his musical carreer. Kuna Mwari kudenga. May our Lord God keep increasing your territory Mfowethu
The only Great musician ever come from Matebeleland and sing songs liked by 95 % Zim as national ..not zvana banolila ,,ne chichi chekutambisa magaro Sandy..🤥🤒
Reginald E Sithole why can’t we just appreciate our local artists without comparing them with other artists or dissing others
Reginald E Sithole f..k you wena why don’t you appreciate boths musicians
Was Solomon Skuza not from the same tribe?
Reginald E Sithole dnt you think there was more equality in terms of opportunities then than today? Nowadays there is the issue of better sponsors . Most musicians from Bulawayo struggle to make it to the top not because they are not gifted but because there are not given the platform to showcase! Remember if you want to grow you should be in Harare these days! Everything is found in Harare even if you want toothpicks you should come to harare😅.
Hip hop for instance , Asaph is one of the best in Africa ,but Zimboz are sleeping on him.
The issue therefore has more to do about opportunities and platforms than talent
Mo Qiniso very true man
Mo Qiniso just like south Africans ..if they want to make it they have to go to Jo’burg ..
Mo Qiniso just like artists from mutare, masvingo etc #eg Dj Tamuka is arguably the best producer in Zim but when he was in his hometown gweru nobody knew him but when he moved H town then boom
Zimhiphop has been struggling as a genre but only recently starting from 2019 I think is when we c it’s real rise in the streets bcoz of artists like T gonz, takura etc &, of course this year the man of the moment Holy Ten
LEGEND
Legend!
Congratulations 🎉🥳🍾🎂🎈👏
HBD Majie
Umoya wami 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Legend himself
Ngavaburitse
Happy birthday my legend
Even just a song njee Baba Maji.Speculation says u are now a Christian.#Do us even a gospel Album
Bright Dee Muchenjeri not speculation confirmed he announced it when he retired from music and does not like the spotlight
Majaivana is a racist and haana deal akamaka mashona
Marcus Tee Matewe go n learn what is racism dont embarrass yoself
Themba Ngwenya embarrass myself kufarira munhu anovenga maShona he is a tribalist Majaivana sorry kana irihama yako maybe makafanana
Marcus Tee Matewe ndati go n learn what u called RACIST
Marcus Tee Matewe Racist or tribalist
Great musician
Hands down that’s a legend there.
Happy birthday baba Majayivana
To be honest I dont speak isindebele, but I love all his songs. A great musician indeed. Pliz baba Maji just give us 1 last album..
ICON
Pinduka ekhaya Majeeeee we love you
Kiti kiti enyau esdhabukile 😄😄😄😄
Happy birthday Majiva was playing umoya wami just now now
U bra love was our greatest joy e MZ ku V sq long live bra wami l still cherish your music
The legend in his own making.love you bro Maji.’Moya wami’
Hero
NGAKHONJWA EMPOPOMA NGAZE NGAHAWULA,,HAPPY BIRTH DAY MAJAIVA WE WISH U MANY MORE