By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Obert Chari has struck the right chords again on Hamuna Moyo, a song so pregnant with emotions but surprisingly there has been deafening silence on the airwaves.
The award-winning sungura singer’s thought-provocative song hasn’t attracted interest from DJs on most radio stations.
Hamuna Moyo (loosely translates to ‘you don’t have a heart’) speaks to divorced parents, child rights and last but not least the welfare of children.
By any measure this song attests to the child rights but it is a wonder why people are not paying attention. Is it because Zimbabweans are now more into bubble gum music and have no time for songs that have depth?
Like the old adage that says when two elephants fight it is the grass that suffers, in this instance the children are at the receiving end. For them life changes for the worse – they miss everything. But the saddest part is that at school they lose their self-esteem.
Hamuna Moyo is a departure from Chari’s earlier hit song, Mebo, a love song which is about undying love no matter how bad or good the situation might be. But there is something about Chari that makes his compositions hit you differently.
Perhaps it is the humility and tone with which he delivers all his songs that makes it all the more enjoyable. And Hamuna Moyo is one such example.
Taken from the album Zambuko, Hamuna Moyo laments the sorrowful plight of children at the mercy of quarrelling, separated or divorced parents and encourages parents to prioritise the welfare of their children and rise above their misunderstandings.
The song was produced by Hermas Masanje, aka Mambo at Hermas Studios, while the visuals were by Naxo Films.
While the song is not getting much airplay as it is on YouTube and other streaming platforms, those who have listened to the track have high regards for Chari.
One fan commented: “It’s me who don’t have both parents and the song is hitting differently.”
Another fan wrote: “Song inondirwadza iyi ndinochema nguva nenguva kana ndikaiterera ndinodzamirwa ine mashoko akadzama rambai muchipfuudzirwa mberi nekuzarurirwa nedzidziso kuburikidza nemimhanzi yenyu keep up the good work.”
A third said: “Tell Tinashe Mugabe to incorporate this song in his program . . .”
A fourth simply said: “On behalf of all MEN I have endorsed this song as the song of the year . . . “
A fifth commented: “On behalf of all fathers and mothers out there you should listen to this song! No matter our differences we shouldn’t abandon our children! Let’s love our children they deserve our love and care. Obert Chari thank you so much for educating us!”
A sixth said: “No naked ladies, No indecent dancing, Great lyrics, Sound and genre bhoo zvekuti. Well-articulated song inovhura maronda anga apora hawo asi achiri kuita bleeding
“You’re destined for greatness wezhira . . . your young pa age asi mashoko uri mukuru.”
A seventh added: “My parents separated when I was just a year older, now I am 23 and been staying with my mother. My father just texted me today at 5 am this song saying inondibata bata. He regrets everything he have ever done but as his children we still love him and holds no grudges.
“Pregnant with message eeesh . . . it’s hard to break this record and sing another piece . . .it’s called peak of music . . . wonderfully and carefully sang.”
“Obert! Obert! Obert! How many times did I call you . . . unoda kuti tidiniko nhaiwe ticheme here, this vedio iyi ka iyi ummmm handizivi hangu vamwe but ummmm ndatenda hangu keep it up Hakireni Stars, wonderful,” said another fan.
Another fan wrote: “Handizofa ndakaita zve nweya wekurambana nemukadzi nekuda kwechimbo icho, kana pfungwa iyoyo ikangoda kundibata ndotoridza song iyoyi well done my brother.”
“I don’t know why my eyes are filling with tears listening to this song,” another fan said.
“Every time I listen to this song i cry because my issue is a little bit opposite with this one but its alike, because after my father died my mother got into another marriage but that man was very caring, he used to love me more than his own children . . . he also passed away but I always remember him especially whem I’m listening to this song eeeiiiish, keep it up Obert, dai zvaibvira warovawo song inoenderana nesituation yanqu iyo,” another fan said.
Another one said: “Obert is underrated, it pains me.”
“I can’t get enough of this song . . . this song really captures so many hearts of those who really have humanity in them. Well done Mr Chari this is really awesome and educative, thank you so much. May God continue to use you in helping many souls as people tarasika chokwadi parudo apa,” said one fan.
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