New kid on the block – Gwauya launches album

Swizinage Gwauya a 20-year-old upcoming male dancehall musician from Bulawayo’s Pumula North suburb is set to release his first album titled Skyscraper Height comprising of 12 songs. Gwauya who got a kick in the back from the Safe and Inclusive Cities project (SAIC 2.0) supported by Plan International, to record his first album said it is through the lessons they learnt from the workshops that enabled him to work hard to produce a 12-song album. In an interview, the Dancehall singer revealed that the album comprises of songs that talk about different life issues including love, heartbreaks, gospel songs among others. “As part of the knowledge that l got from trade camps, l tried really hard to incorporate messages that resonate with different people. This is one of the ways that will enable me to have bigger crowds because everyone is catered for. From the adults to children and the young people in communities, everyone will get messages that will speak to them,” he said. Lack of self respect by artists and for their fans, has had adverse effects on them and the brand they have tried to create. Recalling on other lessons, Gwauya highlighted respect as key for artists to stay relevant in the market. “One of the first issues that we were taught has a lot to do with respect. As artists it is very important to respect ourselves and our fans. This helps us to be professional so that people will also take our work seriously,” he said. “l am planning on implementing all the lessons, in terms of performing and the overall way that l will carry myself so that l can be a better artist,”Gwauya added. Gwauya, lamented financial incapacitation that hinders him to prepare a dream launch. He said he hoped to make money through his music as he intends to implement all the knowledge from the trade camps. The SAIC project seeks to capacitate young people in all spheres of life through skills development and decent income opportunities and has helped Gwauya, who only has been producing singles to take a step further towards growth through producing an album.

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