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| By Margaret Chinowaita, Deputy Entertainment Editor Daily News |
| Tuesday, 13 March 2012 12:54 |
In a stunning burgundy gown and big hair under stated with flat sandals, the diva crooned some songs from the new album. She said as the album’s title entailed, she was offering a brighter day for her fans. After what seemed like a lull in her music career, the album promises to be a comeback for Wenyika who pioneered urban grooves. In an interview earlier when she released a single from this album, Wenyika said she has matured into contemporary music. At the beginning of the function her voice boomed over the speakers with images rolling on a stand. She spoke about her educational background to the time she acquired her degree. She spoke more about her musical journey and the people that supported her, ending by thanking her husband, Mike Joka. Wenyika gave a picture of a wholesome woman who has traversed the musical journey with dedication, passion and the lucky support of her family. At one point her mother came on stage and described how she drew strength and inspiration from her mother. “My mother got her first degree after 40 and she is now working on her masters. She looked after me and my three sisters after my father was gone. She is strong, I take it from her.” The function was attended by executives from various companies and representatives from broadcast and print media. Delta provided two brands of its popular beer for a competition. Those present were excited as they deposited their business cards for a draw. A number won t-shirts and cans of milk stout and bottles of redds. Premier Auto Services Company displayed two luxurious vehicles at the venue gardens for the benefit of those considering purchasing vehicles. However the highlight of the evening was the auctioning of Wenyika’s album. Emmanuel Manyika the most sought after emcee or as he calls himself ‘the only ISO certified emcee in Zimbabwe’ did good auctioneering. Manyika pegged the album low below $50 but it soon went up to $500 as he enticed people to give their bets. He was clever to target those he knew had money in the crowd thus Munyaradzi Kereke with his trademark beam was marked. Manyika went before Kereke and cajoled doing perfect auctioneering. The bet soon shifted from $500 to some figure and there was much betting until Kereke pegged it at $1000 and no one betted anymore and he walked away with the CD. A woman I met after the function said Wenyika’s CD had fetched the highest figure during a launch auctioning and this was obviously good for her. The proceeds were to be handed over to Chinyaradzo children’s home representative who was present at the function. She had given a moving speech on how the home needed to drill a borehole to provide water for smooth runnin |
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