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Singer Mapfumo to return to Zimbabwe after self-exile
3:26 CAT | 09 Apr 2018
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One of Zimbabwe’s most famous music stars, Thomas Mapfumo, has announced he’s coming back to Zimbabwe after living in a self-imposed exile in the US for over 10 years.
“The Lion of Zimbabwe” or “Mukanya” as he’s known was a vocal critic of Robert Mugabe.
But now that Mr Mugabe is no longer in power, Mr Mapfumo says he wants to return home, and he’s already planned a concert on 28 April.
He told BBC Newsday that one thing he won’t be getting involved in is politics:
“I don’t want to be involved in politics I am just here for the people. I am here for everyone. I just belong to the poor people, that’s where I come from.”
The musician is known for his slow-moving style and distinctive voice:
Source: BBC
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