Tizzy Khumbue and Kashengeneke Express Ignite Youth Empowerment Through Music with 'Dzvetasimba’

Daglous Macknonn

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HARARE– For emerging musician Tizzy Khumbue’s, music is far more than entertainment; it is a classroom on airwaves, a tool for national education. His latest track, "Dzvetasimba," performed with his group Kashengeneke Express, is a clarion call to Zimbabwe's youth, urging them to break free from the reliance on formal employment and build their own futures through entrepreneurship.

The song's message is not just a theme for Khumbue it is a philosophy forged in the fires of his own lived experience.

"I discovered that music is just a way to educate the nation," Khumbue stated, reflecting on his artistic purpose. His focus is razor-sharp: "A single track with the motive to influence youth to start their businesses not to rely only on Employment."

This drive for self-reliance is deeply personal. After completing his primary education, a young Khumbue was employed as a gardener. When he decided to leave that job to further his education, he sensed a resistance from his employer, an experience he describes in a profoundly evocative way: "The Employer then tried pulling me closer... I still believe he wanted to molest my power."

This attempt to "molest" his potential became a defining moment, solidifying his resolve to be a man of his own. "I don't have any influence. I just want to be a man of my own," he explained, highlighting the raw, intrinsic nature of his mission. His creative process is just as organic, with some songs arriving "even when asleep."

Now, with a clear vision and a growing catalogue of samples that make him feel "like I am going somewhere," Khumbue is in the building phase. "Time to build a strong group since I am just starting," he acknowledges, outlining his grassroots approach.

His ambition, however, stretches far beyond the local stage. Despite limited resources, he and Kashengeneke Express are ready to deliver their message anywhere. "Given the chance, we can perform with few resources in possession so far," he asserted.

The ultimate goal is infrastructural. "My hope is to create facilities helping my music to reach all corners of the Nation," Khumbue shared, envisioning a future where his empowering message has a nationwide platform. This is backed by a promise of "thorough preparation to get our projects improved every minute."

With "Dzvetasimba," Tizzy Khumbue and Kashengeneke Express are not just making music; they are planting seeds of enterprise, determined to cultivate a generation of independent, self-sufficient creators.