By Style Reporter
Gweru-based gospel artiste Tinomutenda Chihora has released a song meant to raise awareness about autism.
Autism is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.
Titled Handina Kuzvidawo, it was produced by Khulekani Moyo, popularly known as DJ Khule, at GM Records in Gweru. Moyo has worked with big names such as Pastor Olinda Marowa and Mosco Pembere.
“The song explains the problems faced by people affected by autism. These problems include discrimination, being shunned, abuse as well as hatred,” said Chihora, a music teacher in Gweru.
“The song further urges parents of children with autism to love each other and avoid quarrels based on their children’s condition. It is clear from the song that children with autism have all the rights given to any other child.”
He said apart from entertaining, musicians’ other duties involve educating and informing society.
“It is very important for us musicians to write songs, which educate the nation on such conditions like autism. Usually such issues are commemorated for a day or two, but if they are captured in a song, the song will be played for a long time,” he said.
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“It is now up to radio stations to give such songs more airplay so that the message gets to the people.”
“To me and GM Records, this is a social responsibility. I am happy that some of my songs like Zvogozha and I Don’t Care are receiving good airplay.”
Last week on Saturday, the musician joined residents of Gweru during a march Against Stigma and Discrimination of Children with Disabilities that was meant to raise awareness. The march, which was organised by St Daniels Rehab and Vocational Training Centre, was punctuated with entertainment, including dance, drama and games.
St Daniels Rehab and Vocational Training Centre is a Gweru-based organisation founded by Petty Musekiwa to foster the rights of children living with disability.
Their theme for this year is I am differently abled!
