John Chibadura

Late musicians Dr Oliver Mtukudzi, Leonard Dembo, John Chibadura, Biggie Tembo, Solomon Skuza, Fanyana Dube, Chiwoniso Maraire, Simon Chimbetu and Marshall Munhumumwe, were an acclaimed league of extraordinary ladies and gentlemen.
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Bassist Roderick Chomudhara rates the late John Chibadura among the best lead guitarists to have graced the local music scene.
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He was born John Chimukokoko, but many know him as John Chibadura — a stage name he earned because of his guitar prowess. Still a great among sungura musicians, the legend passed away in 1999 at the age of 42.Many remember him for songs…
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He used to light up television screens in the early 80s into the 90s as chief dancer for John Chibadura’s Tembo Brothers. He was a much-loved character at live shows and had followers of his own.
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Before his death on August 4, 1999, John Chibadura wrote the song, "Zuva Rekufa Kwangu". I remember asking John, when he penned that song in reggae, a genre which was different from his usual sungura beat: "Why are you predicting your own…
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