'I am on death door'- Freddy Chimombe

Where he lives

Son of the late veteran musician James Chimombe, Freddy, who is battling tuberculosis says he has lost hope of recovery as his condition continues to deteriorate.

In an emotional interview at his house at Hopley Farm, the musician said he could now“smell death” and has left everything to fate. He said his health has been getting worse since last year despite taking medication.

“My brother, I can smell death as I am sitting here. Things are not well at all,” said Freddy (39).

Tendai Chimombe follows in father’s steps

TENDAI Chimombe — the first born of the late legendary musician James Chimombe — is following in her father’s footsteps. The 40-year-old mother of two becomes the second child after her ailing brother Freddy to use their father’s music as a launch pad. Although this might come as a surprise to many, the fact is that Tendai has always been a musician at heart, dating back to her late father’s heydays.

“I have always had a passion for music from the tender age of four. I grew up surrounded by musicians in the form of my father and brother (Freddy). My father was very open and he would show me direction in how to approach the music industry.