Music The best, Most fun career

I have always wanted to share my story with the world, so this opportunity feels like I am talking to everyone. My birth name is Farai Moyo. I was born on the 7th of July 2002, grew up in Alaska, a small town in Zimbabwe, about 14 kilometres outside of Chinhoyi and went to Alaska Primary and Secondary School, where I started making music at the age of 14. Now I live in Chinhoyi.

My friends used to call me Fatso and I changed the name to Fet, which became a name I chose for the world to call me by. Although I am a Dancehall musician, I feel like I can make a song to suit any genre of music. However, for now I am doing Zimdancehall. It is the easiest genre for me. It is easy to create, as I feel I can express all my thoughts through it.

So far I have not achieved a lot in my music career due to lack of sponsorship and popularity. It has been difficult to market my songs because of lack of funds. I believe this aspect of music is the greatest challenge for all upcoming musicians in Zimbabwe. For anyone wishing to succeed in the music industry, sponsorship for marketing would be the greatest help, so we as artists can take pride in our work. Personally, I would love the opportunity to have unlimited stage performances as well as have more interviews, so as to reach a larger market.

I do not have any awards to my name and have not released an album yet. However, I do have ten singles. These are: Manzwiranzwira, Ndichikura, Denga rechi54, Chi sascum round, Munamato wangu, Dai ndine bhasikoro, Shamwari, Dai zvaibvira, Ndakazomuwana, and Mwari wandotemba anesimba_

Some of my music is inspired by my own personal experiences. The song Ndichikura was inspired by how I grew up living with a stepmother after my mother passed away. Not all children are ill-treated by step-parents, but the way I see it, many are abused, taken advantage of and suffer in silence. Some are in situations worse than I explained in the song. There's a line that says, "ndaitomboshuwa Tenzi dai manditora." Here I was speaking about a situation many can relate to. Sometimes people in bad situations can view death as an option or solution to their problems. Many youths take their own lives for different reasons and one of them is ill-treatment at home at the hands of step-parents. They fail to find someone to confide in and find comfort, and as a result think they have no purpose in life.

I managed to overcome my situation by finding solace in my neighbours. I was loyal, I never refused to run errands for people, and I was willing to listen when reprimanded. It finally became clear that I was a good child and everyone around me felt the need to assist me with food items and other necessities. Therefore, to anyone in the same situation right now I would like to say, prove your loyalty and be trustworthy so that when you seek help, people will be willing to assist because of your good record.

When I chose the title for the song Denga rechi54, I wanted to prove how one feels when in love or when one feels loved by their partner. There is a crazy feeling one gets. You ask yourself what is going on between me and this person. You feel like you're like-minded or connected and the other person may make you feel comfortable enough to open up about all your worries. The love you feel makes all things seem possible.

There are many languages in Zimbabwe. So, I chose to make use of two, Shona and Setswana, for diversity. Anyone who understands one of those languages can listen to and understand the song. It was also interesting for me because I learnt Setwana while making the song.

Part of the lyrics of Dai ndine bhasikoro are, "Dai ndine bhasikoro ndichiganza." Here I wanted to show that anyone who owns something, is proud of it. The bicycle symbolises anything of value. I chose a bicycle to stress my point because it is much cheaper as compared to a car. To a youth, it is affordable and symbolizes the first step to wealth. The line that says, "makoso handitsvage" carries the message that having something of worth automatically attracts women without one having to hunt for them. Nowadays, women look at material things a man possesses. There is a lot of peer pressure from friends to date wealthy men. They have to have something tangible to point to when they gossip and compare with their friends about the potential partner-to-be. However, when I sang the song I also meant that I would rather be so focussed on my "new bicycle" than spend my time looking for a woman (or women).

If I had not chosen music as a career, I would have started a project. Unfortunately, due to financial issues, I only managed to reach Ordinary level.

To the young person(s) hoping to follow in my footsteps I would say, music is the best and most fun thing to do. When making music, one should be willing to listen to advice from other artists and learn from one's own mistakes.

For bookings and easy access to my music contact me on: WhatsApp number +263776199960 Facebook- Farai Moyo or Despicable Fet

Interviewed by: RebeccaTanyaradzwa Kwerengwe a.k.a Miss Fit

tanyaradzwarkwerengwe@gmail.com miss_fit_zw