A 36-man Orchestra! Alick Macheso’s ballooning wage bill as he celebrates 57th birthday
Sungura Music Supremo Macheso
Sungura superstar Alick Macheso has credited his wife and his ever-growing band — now comprising 36 members — for his longevity in the music industry, as he celebrated his 57th birthday.
The Shamva-born musician, who marked his birthday with a show at Steak House Pub & Grill in Ardbennie, Harare, on Sunday, paid tribute to his wife and family for standing steadfastly by his side throughout his long and illustrious career.
“I feel humbled by this kind of support, as you came in numbers to celebrate my birthday,” he said.
“I also want to thank my wife, Nyadzisai Butau-Macheso, for her love and everything she has done for me. To be honest, this milestone means a lot to me as a band leader, family man, and visionary.
“I can only be grateful to God for all these years, the gift of life, and the opportunity to watch my children grow. I’m also thankful to my family members who have been there for me,” Macheso said.
The musician also expressed gratitude to his renowned band, Orchestra Mberikwazvo, which he revealed now employs an impressive 36 members.
A member of the band’s management team, Tich Makahamadze, described Macheso as a leader who genuinely cares about the welfare of his band members.
“As you have noticed, this time around he has decided to focus on the welfare of his band members as part of his celebration. As he said on stage, his wage bill keeps ballooning, but he isn’t deterred by the fact that he now leads a staff complement of 36 people.
“To us, this means a lot — and it shows that he is indeed a provider for many households through Orchestra Mberikwazvo,” said Makahamadze.
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