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When the local reggae music legend Jahman Chiganja (Humbulani Colbert Muthude) died in February 2018, several speakers during his memorial and funeral services promised to look after his family. Some of the artists also promised to release the deceased’s album that he was working on at the time of his death.
This was easier said than done as most of the promises done during that time vanished into thin air. This was exclusively revealed by the late Jahman Chijanga’s nephew, Ndivhuwo Nekhwalivhe, who goes by the name Jahman Mudengu in the reggae music fraternity.
Jahman Mudengu revealed the family’s painful experience of his uncle’s death with the release of his reggae music album entitled Mavu a la vhathu – Rest in Peace Jahman Chiganja.
“My uncle’s death has taught me so many things in life. He died at a time when, as a family, we needed him most. But when he passed on, we were overwhelmed by the support we received from many people, artists, and various stakeholders. Promises were made but little has been fulfilled up to so far. We no longer care that some people have used my uncle’s name in vain. As a family, we have accepted our fate and we must face our own struggles to make ends meet. With hearts oozing blood on a daily basis, I decided to reveal this whole experience through music.”
Mudengu, who played various musical instruments for his uncle during his lifetime, said he had included one of the songs he sang alongside Jahman Chiganja on his tribute album. “I still remember that Sunday afternoon when my late uncle arrived at my home and found me playing a song in my studio. Without any rehearsals, he jumped in with the vocals and in few seconds, we did a particularly good song, entitled Mbilaelo. He jokingly told me not to ever delete the song from my system and I obliged, not knowing that he was saying goodbye to me. Two years after his death, I retrieved the song and included it on my album. This song is a prompt reminder of Jahman Chiganja’s musical being as his voice reminds us of the magic he used to perform with his beautiful voice while he was still alive.”
Mudengu says although this was his first album, his music was well received by fans and the album was receiving fair airplay, especially on community radio stations. The album contains eight songs, namely Mbilaelo, Ndo tangana thoho, Mavu a la vhathu, Shango lo tshinyala, Freedom, Fulufhelo, Ndo rumiwa and Malume anga. Those who want his music can contact him on his Facebook page (Vhadengu Ndivhuwo Nekhwalivhe) or call him on 079 112 2518.
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Jahman Mudengu has released a tribute album in honour of his late uncle, Jahman Chiganja. Photo supplied.
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