Artists shower love to flood victims
The floods that hit the Shire Valley, Zomba, Mangochi and parts of Blantyre have had devastating effects on most Malawians. Lives and property were lost during the disaster.
Musicians have understood that their job is not merely to entertain, but also to stay in touch with the society that supports them.
As such, some artists have made strides in helping out the victims of the floods.
Facebook has been flooded with messages of condolences to the bereaved families, but also ideas of how artists can help out the victims of the disaster.
First was reggae musician Sally Nyundo who, on January 14, posted a status going out to his collegues in the industry who started out in Ndirande asking them to help the flood victims.
“…Let’s do something on the flooding and victims in our lovely Ndix. This is my contribution, I will produce 100 CDs of my Sing Pon It album koma akhala osinthana ndi chilichonse chomwe chingakhale chothandiza abale omwe akhudzidwa ndi kusefukira kwa madzi amvulayi,” read the post.
In an interview with On the Arts, the artist said he will donate items within the week although he has not set the exact date.
On January 15, award-winning hip-hop artist Gwamba called on all Malawians to pray for the flood victims and help out where they can.
“Please find time and pray for the people that have been affected by the floods. If at all in any way you can, assist them, please do. One Love,” read the post.
Fredokiss posted on January 16 that his Ghetto Shoulder Initiative, which is a charity wing of Ghetto Gutter Entertainment, will distribute various relief items to the victims.
“We have all prayed and it’s now time to act. If you me and him can do something, it means God has done it…even giving out a shirt, a shoe, a packet of sugar, a loaf of bread…anything will make a difference.. God dwells in us so let’s do what God would do,” read the post.
In an interview, the Kunditcha Fredo hitmaker said he will make the donation to Chilobwe victims on January 24.
On his part, veteran music icon ‘Sir’ Paul Banda urged fellow musicians to adopt a child and lead by example as they preach in their songs.
“The idea that children somewhere are going without food for two days makes me sick. What I would love is to ease the suffering of three children by adopting them temporarily into my home.The second idea is, we artists should compose special songs and record them to come with an album,” said Paul.
The artist said artists who have the tendency of asking for money during charity events should not participate.
