Mambo lawyer ventures into music

Being a lawyer in a society that we live in, one is expected to be serious at all times and to pay maximum concentration on their career. This perhaps due to the fact that lawyers have loads of work to do and very little time of their own. But despite being in such a profession, one lawyer from Gweru has made a grand entrance into the music industry.

The 31-year-old is none other than Wellington Tinashe Davira who hails from Gweru’s Mambo suburb and is known as Jazzy Jazz in the music circles. B-Metro reporter Sukoluhle Ndlovu (SN) caught up with the man of the moment Wellington Davira aka Jazzy Jazz (JJ).

SN: How long have you been in the music Industry? JJ: I have been in the music circles since 2006 and that is when I released a single titled Hana yarova which featured the Harare-based Madiz and the song received airplay on Power FM and it also made it to Power FM’s top 40. By then I was known as Mr Nash as I was into the urban grooves genre and ever since then I haven’t looked back as far as music is concerned.

SN: What has made you to shun urban grooves music and concentrate on jazz? JJ: I was inspired by a certain lady from Masvingo called Amatsi Zabura. The other reason is that I realised that jazz music is the kind of music that helps us to preserve our norms and cultural values. I use mbira as my instrument and I sing in Shona as it makes it easier for me to express myself. I sing what I live and what I see, therefore, all my songs are based on true stories.

SN: Are you happy with the way people are receiving your songs? JJ: I am very happy and humbled that people have been receiving my songs positively. Initially I thought changing my stage name and shifting between genres was not a good idea but I am grateful and happy that l did it. This has broadened my wings as most of the times I am invited to perform at weddings and other events.

SN: Who are the artistes that you have performed with? JJ: I have performed alongside Shinsoman, Iyasa, Nasty tricks and other up-and-coming artistes from Gweru and l also got an opportunity to learn a lot from them.

SN: Tell us more about your recent album. JJ: My recent album titled Kugara nhaka was released last year and the album comprises nine tracks.

SN: How do you manage your two careers as they are both demanding? JJ: I have just learnt to divide my time equally. When I am at work I give it my best and I pay maximum attention. It is the same with my musical career. I don’t let my music disrupt my work nor do I let my work disturb my music.

SN: Where do you see yourself in the next five years as far as music is concerned? JJ: In the next five years I see myself as the next biggest thing in Zimbabwe as far as music is concerned and that is what a lot of people have been saying and believing in myself will help me get there.

SN: Is there any artiste who inspires you in the music industry? JJ: Yes there is, and that person is none other than the late Sam Mutukudzi. His songs always give me strength.

SN: Any other words of encouragement you would like to say to other artistes out there. JJ: They should stay true to themselves and never try to copy what other artistes do; it has to come from within. They also have to be confident and have faith in themselves.

SN: Thank you so much for taking time from your ever busy schedule, Welly. JJ: My pleasure.- B-METRO

LISTEN TO WELLINGTON'S MUSIC HERE: https://soundcloud.com/jazzy-jazz-nuziq-zimbabwe

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