By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Legendary musician Zexie Manatsa of the Green Arrows who is battling cancer has appealed for privacy as he undergoes treatment.
The 78-year-old Tea Hobvu hitmaker announced Thursday on his Facebook page that he been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells than can cause damage to the bones, immune system and kidneys.
“My wonderful family, friends and fans, today I would like to let you all know that I have recently been diagnosed of a cancer known as Multiple Myeloma.
“With the guidance from medical professionals and the support of my family, I am currently undergoing treatment to manage the condition.
“While undergoing treatment, I have chosen to spend quality time with my family and hope to get some peace and quiet while doing so,” wrote Manatsa on his Facebook page.
“I love and thank you all for your never-ending love and support”
In May this year, Manatsa told Gem Nation News that he was battling with arthritis as old age takes toll on him largely induced by injuries from his 1987 car accident which nearly claimed his life.
He suffered back and leg injuries and now he is limping.
According to medical experts arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.
The accident occurred on the eve of his album launch on 12 September 1987 which featured the song Highlanders, a dedication to his wife Stella’s football team.
The song Highlanders became an instant hit but Manatsa never enjoyed the popularly wave after he was left in a comma for three weeks.
His wife Stella Manatsa of 49 years, told this at an event where the family received cement donations from football teams which Manatsa composed and wrote songs for.
The teams are Dyanamos, Highlanders, CAPS Utd and Zimbabwe Saints.
Each of the teams pledged one tonne each of cement to the legendary Manatsa who retired from public performance in December 2019 to focus on his ministry.
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