Moyo died at the age of 43 last year after a long battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer. The Utakataka Express frontman began his career in 1988. He played in numerous bands before joining Shirichena Jazz Band as a session musician.
He then assembled Utakataka Express and released his first solo album, Vimbo, in 1996. He is best known for hits such as Samanyemba and Muchina Muhombe. Macfest Festival Director Joe Wailer said: “We want to celebrate Moyo’s life. The documentary will show his life story and also his battle with cancer.”
It will be the first time for the documentary, produced by Aaron Dube, will be screened in the Midlands. It was launched at Sevens Arts Theatre in the capital last year. Dhewa’s son, Peter, who has taken over his father’s band will perform live after the documentary exhibition.
Macfest is an annual multi-disciplinary festival encompassing all arts activities- music; dance; theatre; literary arts, visual arts; film and cultural heritage.
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