WeUtonga!!

Thursday the 26th finally arrived and by twelve noon i was getting a strange tummy ache,you know the one you get before presenting a big thing in front of an audiece of more than fifty?yea,that one!It was a make or break moment for me..most invited guests were on time,the press,my parents,my in-laws and most importantly my band members and they were all looking up to me to kickstart the programme.My husband was there in the backstage with me psyching  me up and telling me things were going to be awesome.I knew we had put our all into this launch but one just cant be too sure of last minute problems.
The first act was in and out and i thought they had played for a second,yet they had been on stage for thirty whole minutes!As soon as they were done,we had to roll,and boy did we just do that!Everything went ever so smoothly,some things were not planned but just fell in like they were meant to be.
So now its official,the long awaited album UTONGA is out and causing waves on the local scene and i feel like i`m walking on some cloud!It feels so good to listen to my music on our local radio stations,getting interviews and articles done and most importantly getting positive feedback on the work done,like the Zimbo jam declaring the launch as `the best and most organised launch this year'.That feels REALLY GOOD
The real work begins now,Marketing.Since this is an independent project,it all falls on mine and my managers shoulders and truth be told,I donot have the faintest idea how i`m doing it but i am and its looking good,i have faith,and its going to be bigger than it already is!
Til then
Wake up to Utonga!
Enjoy

Honesty

Im stressed,i`m scared,i`m heartbroken!Ever wonder why people lie? I really don`t understand why and its sad that those that we call our friends and close ones do it ever so often and with such a straight face too! Its a shame!One thing i know for sure is,a lie,no matter how small,leads to another one and in the end its all ONE BIG LIE!
Of late i`ve found out who my true friends are,you know,the ones that would break a limb for me.The ones that are more than just my brothers and sisters.Launching my debut album has not been an easy road.I have found myself having to seek assistance from my circle of friends and most have been PROMISES PROMISES!And when i call now to find out if help is still coming,the phone rings until it just cuts off.Ko how about letting me know you have failed,so i know to look elsewhere?
If i had my way i`d free myself from all the liers in my life,GOOD RIDDANCE!For then i`d know its just me and those that honestly and truly care about my welfare.Even if i don`t find out,the fact that one has told a lie in my face just means they are not worthy to be around me,get my drift?
I have the venue,the sound system,the band is ready to roll,the invites start making their way out tomorrow and everyone around me is excited,and so am I
God rewards those who toil honestly
im out

Hectic

So its just a week to go before i launch myself onto the music scene,and eish!Word has a way of getting round and now i have to deal with an extra ten people who were not on my guest list and i know there is more coming!Sorry guys,its not like you are any less important.The venue can only take a hundred people,and my budget is so strained as it is,(am operating on a ZERO BUDGET!)but don`t worry,i will get the album to you in no time.
So it being a Monday yesterday,i woke up really early to cover some ground work and yet by end of day i had only successfully covered two issues,that of the p.a system and venue.Everything else?Well ,lets just say i`m the one who has a deadline to meet and because of that NOBODY should feel pressured to render their services to me at my beck and call.Understand?Yes they will provide but only when the powers that be are back from holiday,or when certain procedure has been followed.
There!i find myself hitting a snag at a time i cannot afford to.what to do?I know by the 26th everything should be in place so i better summon all the energy and guts to face the world and BANG!!!!
For those who have not yet checked my site please go to edithweutonga.com and tell me what you think

Kalani wokondwera!!!!!!!!!!!
Gotta run!

WeUtonga!!!!

Friday the 13th,just a few days to go before THE LAUNCH and i have so many things to do,so many people to see,lots of money needed and there is this adrenalin rush going through my being.My parents will not miss this for anything and my dad has already applied for some days off work.So that means they have to be in some days before and somebody needs to show them around this place we call HAARARE. I never thought there was so much work involved in making an album as i grew up,let alone launching an album.
With so much involved,surely artists should be well rewarded for their efforts in entertaining the masses.Imagine a world without Music....mm?You wake up in the morning and the first thing you do is tune in to the radio or play your favourite cd or dvd,sing along as you tidy up your room,take a bath,prepare breakfast,eat,drive or walk to work........the list goes on.So how come The Artist,is looked down upon,laughed at when he fails to send his kids to school,as he fails to put a decent meal on his  table?Even our Highly Regarded listen to music!So why is it that there is still no ministry that justcaters for the Artist?Ministry of Arts!!That would certainly get rid of most of our problems and the bogus By Default artists we see emerge every day and put our industry into disrepute!
I know its gonna end soon and very soon.Cant wait for the day though so thats why im going to do something about it.My music,my music my music......