The infamous music group Mbare Chimurenga Choir is facing online trolling and ridicule after news surfaced that they have fallen on hard times.

The once-popular group, known for their revolutionary songs and energetic dance moves, bemoaned how they are now struggling to find money to record new music.

In an interview with Citizen Voice Network, members of the Mbare Chimurenga Choir opened up about their financial struggles and shared that they no longer receive invitations to perform at music galas.

Reflecting on past experiences, one group member recalled how, back in the day, they used to get invited to perform at nearly every gala in Zimbabwe. She mentioned how the ministry would arrange hotel accommodations for them and would ensure they had all they needed. Now, however, they claim they no longer get invited to perform at most events.

The music group also lamented how they no longer have the funds to record new music.

Rather than sympathizing with their situation, social media users mocked Mbare Chimurenga Choir, questioning what exactly they want to record. Many argued that the group should simply remain in obscurity and that there is no need for them to make a comeback.

Netizens asserted that the music group’s time in the spotlight has long passed and that people are no longer interested in their songs and dance moves. Some even suggested that they seek employment, return to their rural homesteads, or focus on family responsibilities like farming or looking after grandchildren.