Forgotten Balaka-based musician Enot Spear Mbandambanda has said that he is looking for well-wishers, who can assist him put his old songs on a CD and DVD.
Mbandambanda said currently most of his old songs are still on tapes hence he wants to put them on a CD and then produce music videos for a DVD.
“I need well wishers to support me in this project. I am failing to make headway because I do not have money and so this is why I am calling for support,” said the veteran musician.
The musician, who was in the limelight and vibrant in the years between 1990 and 2004, said his putting back his songs on a CD and DVD shows that he is serious and that wants to make a comeback.
“I am ready for performances, of course I have been performing here and there after being invited by Alleluya Band but I want to do it more. I know some might think I have passed my prime but in music there is no such a thing, music runs through my veins and I believe the break I have had is enough,” said the musician.
He revealed that for him to work on the CD, he needs close to K160,000 but could not say how much he needs to work on a DVD.
Mbandambanda, who has shared the stage with several musicians including Zimbabwe’s music maestro Oliver Mtukudzi said he has four albums to his credit namely Kuchimwa Kulibe Mwini which is still on a tape likewise his second album Ndapita.
The others are Mwaonjeza and Ubwelere which are already on a CD.
On what happened to him to go into hibernation, the musician, whose music career started in a choir, said he found some people who promised to take his music higher whilst he was still performing in Lucius Banda’s Zembani Band.
“These people promised to do a lot for me only to disappear from the picture and so I could not go back to Zembani Band because of the way I left,” said Mbandambanda, who has also starred with Kuunika Band.
He said music has made progress in the country although he was quick to point out that it was tough as regards marketing and distribution.
“I am happy that we have young artists on the ground, who are very creative although I would say that some are losing the touch. Unlike in the past where we had a proper marketing and distribution system with the presence of among others OG Issa, it is difficult now where artists are struggling to distribute their music,” he said.
Mbandambanda said he has not just sat idle as he is currently doing some piece works in order to make ends meet.
“I have just got a driving licence and I hope to find a job and this is because I want to do something to propel my music career. This is just to show well wishers out there that once they assist me I will put the money to good use and this will be largely for the development of my music,” he said.
Mbandambanda, who is married with children and also has grand children, hails from James Village, Traditional Authority Nsamala in Balaka.
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