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Politician and gospel artist Rodger Nkhwazi’s album Nkhuzomera has struck gold in neighbouring Zambia and Zimbabwe where one can easily find it on music shelves, he said last week.
His music’s popularity in the foreign land is a fairly tale considering that since he released Nkhuzomera last year, it has not acclaimed much fame in the country. He could be a true testimony to the saying that a prophet is without honour in his own land.
Nkhwazi said in an interview that he feel flattered that his music is making great strides on the international market.
“When one of my friends in Zambia asked me for copies of my CD, I did not think that something big will come out of it. But later on I was shocked to learn that my music is becoming popular in Zambia than it is here at home. I have sent more copies but the demand is still high. I now have the confidence that my music is of international taste,” said Nkhwazi who is renowned for his humour.
He said he also sent some copies to a friend in Harare, Zimbabwe and the response was good.
“In Zimbabwe, just like in Zambia, people greatly fell in love with my music. I am even failing to meet the demand. I am now looking at exporting my music to Europe and America,” informed Nkhwazi, Mzuzu City MP (Aford).
His music is rare, precious and soul soothing. Once you listen to it you want to listen more and more. One would not believe that a controversial politician like himself can take to a spiritual world where love, peace, tranquility and tolerance are emphasised.
Nkhwazi, an uncle to Malawi’s celebrated music icon Wambali Mkandawire, said he thinks his music is not popular back home because he does not hold live shows. He also boasted that his music is so sophisticated that only great minds can appreciate it.
Songs in Nkhuzomera were done in traditional or ethnic beat, afro jazz and Caribbean blues.
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