Peter Moyo struggles to maintain big family

Peter Moyo

Since the death of his father sungura star Tongai Moyo, Peter has taken over the label of ‘Igwe’, a nickname popular with the late musician. As the young ‘Igwe’, Peter has surprised many people by holding the Utakataka band together although in recent weeks there has been reports of defections.

Peter Moyo suspends Spencer, salutes Macheso

Peter Moyo

NOTHING will affect the performance of Utakataka Express outfit following the suspension of bass guitarist Spencer Khumulani from the group, leader of the band Peter Moyo, has said. Moyo also revealed that he has decided to suspend Spencer for insubordination after he reportedly signed a contract with rhumba outfit Real Sounds of Africa fronted by Energy Mutodi.

Shiga Shiga to leave Utakataka Express - Peter Moyo

Peter Moyo and Alick Macheso

UTAKATAKA Express heir Peter Moyo yesterday confirmed that his chanter Gift “Shiga Shiga” Katulika and bassist Spencer Khumulani will soon be struck off his payroll as they insist on leaving the band. The 22-year-old also revealed that the two key band members have approached him seeking clearance to join other bands in search of greener pastures.

Peter Moyo carries Dhewa’s flag high

Rising sungura star Peter Moyo popularly dubbed“Young Igwe” did not disappoint fans at City Sports Bar in Harare Thursday night. The young Utakataka front-man has proved to the revellers that he is the right heir to his late father Tongai Moyo’s music legacy, both by right and talent.

Poor Response to Tongai Moyo Fund

It is indeed disturbing to learn that the fund set up by Minister Shamu to raise money to assist Tongai Moyo's family has not attracted the much needed donations as anticipated. It is indeed sad that the corporate community and the public in general who Dhewa worked tirelessly to entertain during his short lived life are not turning a back in the darkest hour of his family. Read on after the cut

It’s hard to believe Dhewa’s gone: Wife

Dhewa's wife

Today marks a exactly a month after the passing on of Zimbabwe's sungura heavyweight Tongai "Dhewa" Moyo and his children cannot believe he is gone forever. In an exclusive interview, the singer's surviving spouse, Miniehle Mukweli, revealed that Dhewa's younger children were of the opinion that they will see him again.

Tongai Moyo honoured through dance

DANCERS' Association of Zimbabwe honoured the late sungura musician Tongai Moyo at an event held at Londoner's Night Club in Harare recently. Close to 10 dance groups performed at the function, which paid tribute to the late singer, with 30 percent of the gate-takings being donated to the Moyo family. Tongai passed on last month after a long battle with cancer.

Dhewa's documentary to be released this Friday

The late Tongai “Dhewa” Moyo’s documentary will be available as from this Friday. Alick Macheso’s studio, Last Power Media, which he co-founded with Bothwell Nyamhondera and Laston Murerwa, has been given the mandate to produce and distribute the documentary about the late musician’s battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. 

Tuku explains absence from Dhewa's funeral

It is with an entirely heavy heart that I learnt of the departure of Tongai Moyo on Saturday October 15, 2011. I worked with Tongai in the 1990s as the producer of his very first album, “Utakataka”. While we lived together in Kwekwe I made sure Tongai organised himself professionally and that he rehearsed together with the likes of Robert Chiriga (late).

Gone too soon - Tribute to Tongai Moyo

1968 -2011

Zimbabwe has lost one of its finest musicians Tongai Moyo. Dhewa as he was affectionately known by his legion of fans was a sungura maestro who rose from humble beginnings in Kwekwe to the grandest stage of fame in the country. Tongai Moyo endeared himself to fans through his popular sungura sound. He began his career in 1988, Moyo played in numerous bands. 

                                     Gone too Soon - Muchina Muhombe

He gained his musical education in his hometown, eventually joining Shirichena Jazz Band as a session musician, helping to release two albums (1991's Ndoita Zvangu Ndoga, 1992's Wandibhowa) and a single. Moyo continued his band hopping, playing in other Kwekwe acts such as Shirinhema, before heading out on his own.

Tongai compiled his own band, Utakataka Express, and in 1996 released his first solo album, Vimbo, which eventually sold over 100 000 copies. Since then Moyo continued with his fine form which culminated in a 2002 Hits release celebrating his 6 album career with Gramma Records.