A source within the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Radio Services department revealed that all DJs have been instructed to devote more airplay to songs that praise Zanu (PF) and its leadership. This has seen the resurfacing of many Zanu (PF) praise songs such as Makorokoto Baba Mugabe, Happy Birthday, Hondo Yeminda, Gwindingwi Rineshumba, and Agirimende by perceived pro-Zanu (PF) artists.
Forgotten party sympathizers such as Last Tambaoga Chiyangwa, fortunate Sister Fearless Matenga, Joshua Sacco, Brian Mteki, Andy Brown, Zex Manasta and bands like the Harare Mambo have since bounced back on the airwaves, teaming up with new kids on the block the Mbare Chimurenga Choir and Born Free Crew. This has dampened the atmosphere of the local airwaves at a time when the radio stations are fast losing listeners due to its alarming propaganda content.
All radio DJs from the four radio stations were ordered to dig up songs that portray a positive picture on Mugabe and his ailing party (Zanu PF), said the source. He added that the directive from ZBC chief executive officer, Henry Muchechetere, must have come from the Zanu (PF) minister of Media, Information and Publicity Webster Shamu. Several DJs from the four radio stations threatened to quit if Zanu (PF) politics continued to jeopardize their credibility.
Said one veteran DJ: We have been subjected to this type of madness for so long whenever an election is coming up. We are sick and tired of cleaning up Zanu (PF)s mess. I can no longer afford to loose my credibility for cheap politics.
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