Epworth Dancehall Star “CREATA” Begs for a Second Chance
By Paida Mpinyuri.
EPWORTH — Godfrey Mwedzi, a 28-year-old singer known as CREATA (or Mr. Sero 7), is a man with a heavy heart. He was one of the very first people to record Dancehall music in Epworth Domboramwari, yet today, he is struggling to even buy clothes for a performance.
While his former colleagues like Uncle Epatan, Boom Betto, and Chipoko Chasauro became famous stars, Godfrey feels left behind. He says he has written nearly 300 songs, but they are stuck in his head or on scrap paper because he has no money to record them professionally.
Godfrey’s journey started in 2010 when he was just 15 years old. He was inspired by his classmate, Ruvimbo Garakara (daughter of the famous singer Joseph Garakara).
”Ruvimbo was my friend and she got me into music,” Godfrey says. “She always told me I had a great voice and pushed me to take it seriously.”
Back then, he performed under the name Jayzone and was a regular at the famous Chillspot Records in Mbare.
He even performed at clubs in Harare and Chegutu, trying to make a name for himself.
Despite his talent, Godfrey’s career hit a brick wall six years ago.
Without a manager or a “promoter” to pay for studio time and music videos, he couldn’t keep up with the changing industry. Currently, he has no new songs on radio.
He tries to share his music through WhatsApp groups and a small YouTube channel, but it isn’t enough to reach the big crowds.
”I have been down for the past six years because I have no funds,” he explains. “I want to start from scratch.
“I am looking for any kind of help — money, clothes, or even a location to shoot a video.”
Godfrey isn’t just looking for a handout; he wants a business partner. He is offering to share the returns his music generates with anyone who helps him record and market his work.
He is also open to doing advertising work or modeling for brands.
