Zimbabwean Afro-jazz Artiste launches much awaited second Album
By Ronnie Chisamba – South Africa based Zimbabwean Afro-jazz musician,Precious Hanya (38) – aka Mr P – has marked his return on the entertainment scene after a long hiatus, with a much awaited second album titled, The Return. The album has been officially launched on Facebook ,YouTube and other social media platforms. The release of the album on social media was in an effort to support the South African government and world efforts to curb the spread of the deadly Covid -19 pandemic.
Precious Hanya – aka Mr P
Hanya left the spotlight after the official release of his first album,The Beginning, in 2013. He attributes the hiatus to a myriad of challenges.” I have been off the music industry ‘radar’ because of a number of challenges. Chief among the obstacles being the unavailability of financial resources to facilitate for my professional growth as a musician. Another major challenge was the lack of the much needed media publicity which is paramount in the entertainment industry. It’s unfortunate that much attention is given to celebrated artistes at the expense of the upcoming musicians.
Precious Hanya – aka Mr P
I am happy that l did not give up during the trying times. Although l have been absent from the spotlight l have never stopped producing music. People who love Afro-jazz should expect a lot from me in the near future,”said Mr P during an online interview from his Johannesburg base.
The release of the musician’s second album comes after the launch of the track, Muramba Doro, a few days ago. Muramba Doro is one of the songs on the latest 6-track album. Kudanana Newe, Muramba Doro, KwaMtoko, Chengetai Vana , Cellfone (featuring Dereck Mpofu) and Wakandiramba are the 6 Shona tracks on the latest album.All the songs were produced at Mono Mukundu’s Monolio Studios.
The Beginning is available on Mr P’s Facebook page ,Precious Hanya and on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLN_7EsAFiExtl8OsE6ifFQ
Born and raised in Chitungwiza – colloquially known as Chi-town – Mr P said his passion for music dates to his school days at Seke 5 Primary and Zengeza High 1.”l remember being in the school percussion band when l was in Grade 3. When l got older, l became a member of Seke 5 Primary School Choir. During my days at Zengeza High 1 was in the school choir as well.l was part of the Zengeza High Choir which recorded songs in early and mid 2000s,” the artiste pointed out.
