In recent years I have had the
priviledge of meeting people who vary in all ways. I take very opportunity to learn
from every situation and the people I meet. I feel blessed to have known brethrens,
some from home and surrounding places. One of those brothers is Tendani
Maiwashe, known as ‘Jah Soldiers’. I tell you, he is one of a kind, a rare
breed in these times. He has just released his third album, “Nndededze”. The
album is another proof that roots reggae is alive and well. The title track,
Nndededze, is a prayer to the almighty to guide us as we cannot make it on our
own. Featuring ‘Ras Judah’ of the ‘Next Generation’ (a roots reggae group based
in Pretoria), the song will go down as one of my favourites by this Rasta from
Mbilwi, Makanga. The album offers songs such as ‘Ndila ndi nthihi’, ‘Thavha ndi
nngana’, the famous ‘See me gone’ as well as many others that will keep
brethrens and sistrens chanting, meditating and all the good things that this
music bringsOn the album, ‘Jah Soldiers’ has featured a legion of rastas on
vocals, from Hulisani Ndou (aka 360), Wire, Ras Judah, Vhadau and Gift Maringa of
‘Him only’ fame.
‘Jah Soldiers’ is an
interestingly humble dude, who has much to offer to this music industry. Watch
this space! His previous albums did not yield much success, although
may-a-songs are frequently on airplay on some local radio stations. This album
will finally bring the breakthrough that will afford him the platform to showcase
his God-given gift. The messages that he portrays in his songs touch the body,
the mind and the soul.
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