I DONT HAVE A TELEVISION SET SAYS ROKI Saturday, 08 June 2013 ‘HANDINA cellular, cash kana car ndofamba naJesu, ndofamba naJesu chete x2 (I don’t have a cellular phone, money and I have no car, I walk with Jesus only x2) These are the words of a popular church chorus sung by children at Sunday School. Lyrics to this tune ring true to the life style of Zimbabwean urban grooves artiste Rockford Josphats. Probably he has to change the words and say: “I don’t have a cellular phone, money and I have no TV . . .” Josphats, popularly known as Roki, is one of the most talented young artistes in the country. Unfortunately, he has nothing to show for it, despite having been on the music scene for more than a decade now. Roki was Zimbabwe’s representative at last year’s reality show, Big Brother Africa. A strong contender for the prize money, Roki disappointed his fans across the continent after his flirtation with the reality show ended prematurely. The musician brew a shocker in an interview with Saturday Leisure saying that he cannot make predictions on this year’s show, Big Brother The Chase, as he does not own a television set. “I can’t tell who will make it this year because I don’t watch Big Brother, I only get updates on my i- pad from friends and internet because I do not have a television set at my house,” he said. The controversial artiste said even if he had a television set, he wouldn’t afford subscribing to DStv. An ordinary 21 inch television set costs about $80. “I can’t afford subscribing, I rely on updates on what is happening from mostly my friends,” he said. It has been an open secret that the award- winning Roki has no cellphone. This interview was made possible through a friend’s cellphone with whom he shares a home. He, however, said this time the house had beautiful girls than last time. “Eish, all the girls are actually so pretty! They all seem like models, it would have been great being in the same house with them,” said Roki with laughter. Roki said Zimbabwe’s representatives Pokello and Hakeem seem confident and intelligent. Many people are aware that Roki’s “is out pocket” as in April, his two wives, Pauline Gundidza and Melody Musekiwa, were evicted from their Waterfalls lodgings, as the musician was failing to pay rentals, bills, as well as taking care of his children. His two wives were reportedly staying under the same roof together with their children. Maybe Africa Revenge’s track Wanga was inspired by people like Roki.- The Chronicle
Posted on: Sat, 08 Jun 2013 17:44:27 +0000
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