With great determination she has she joined hands with other concerned citizens to form Zim Cares for Life, an organisation that helps teenage girls who are pregnant and stranded until they can get back on their feet.
“We preach ABSTINENCE as the first and best option for a brighter future. Our motto is ‘You are worth the wait’, which prevents teen pregnancies. We cater for many teenagers and will not restrict numbers as we aim to reach every youth out there. It’s been really exciting telling teenage girls in schools that sex can wait,” said Sevenzo, who is the organisation’s spokesperson.
She believes her involvement in this community project will yield positive results as youths always idolise celebrities.
“Teenagers tend to listen to someone who they see in the newspapers, television, magazines and hear on radio. I am a committed citizen worried about teenage pregnancies in these difficult days we are living in. I will always be there as a volunteer youth ambassador as I envisages a better future for every Zimbabwean youth,” she said.
“We don’t only educate youth about sex, but also offer help in choosing a career. I struggled choosing a career. I always loved singing and music, but somehow I was convinced I should choose a more ‘sensible’ career. I thought I would be a translator/interpreter, so at school I studied French, German and a bit of Spanish as I already speak Shona and English. During my restlessness, I was part of the church choir. I found myself writing songs during office hours, and still longing to sing again. I heeded the call in early 2004 and auditioned for a reality talent show called ‘Project Fame’. I released two albums ‘On a day like this’ and ‘Child of Africa’. This was the beginning of a long journey.”
Sevenzo’s lucrative acting and singing career has also seen her representing the country at various international levels, with great honour, dignity and determination. She landed a lead role in her first movie called ‘Playing Warriors’, which led to an Africa Movie Academy Awards nomination in April.
“I am with M-net as TV anchor for magazine show Studio 53. I got to travel and explore the beauty, cuisine and arts of Africa. I also host a show called ‘Get every Sunday morning from 6am -9am with Zi Fm Stereo,” said the star who rose through the ranks of the legendary Mhepo Jazz Band.
“My school music teacher was heading the band and always looked out for me as I was just out of school. I had a great support system from my family and church, even though I was young,” she recalled. Her dedication, dignity and hard work has seen her winning the Nescafe Most inspiring female of the year (straight after Project Fame), NAMA nomination for my first album (On a Day like This), Celebration Awards – Best New Artist (for On a day like this), and AMAA nomination for best actress in lead role for the movie ‘Playing Warriors’.
Sevenzo also believes that, “Zimbabwe has talent in abundance, but there are no systems in place. As a result, artists cannot maximize on their talent, and end up dying poor. We need to fix this problem – and quick.”
She has also worked with the country’s finest musicians like Oliver Mtukudzi, Jonah Sithole and great producers Andrew Baird, Sam Mataure, Bobbi, Dominic Benson, Clive Mukundu, Adam Chisvo, and Tich Makhalisa among others.
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