Maphosa and his Insindiso Yama Nazaretha group issued the warning on their new 14-track album titled “Abakhonza Naye” (Those worshiping with him).
In the track “Amagumaguma”, Maphosa advises fellow Zimbabweans to be alert and not fall prey to the gangs derisively known by the same name.
“Amagumaguma are very dangerous. I know many people who have lost their lives, personal belongings and money at the hands of these gangs,” said the 40-year-old singer, who is celebrating the release of his eighth album. “I would also like to urge my countrymen to be documented so as to avoid clashes with these criminals along the borders. This must not be taken lightly because it is a serious matter of national security issue.”
Other songs to look out for in the album include “Baba Siyabonga”, “Silindel’ Umoya oyingcwele” and bonus Shona track- “Hakuna MuJuda”.
The album is a re-record of an earlier one launched and later recalled by the singer.
“I had to re-record this album after realising that I had made a mistake,” said Maphosa.
Maphosa remains exiled, after he rose to prominence with his song “Siyabonga Tsvangirai”, which praised Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. The album on which the track featured remains a hit with both gospel lovers and MDC-T supporters in the Diaspora.
Last December, police harassed and stopped Maphosa from performing in Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North on the basis of his popular song and his 2011 release “Abantu Base Zimbabwe”, in which he sang about the people’s cry for a return to democracy and respect for human rights in the country.
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