SUNGURA supremo Alick Macheso is a troubled soul.

He desires peace of mind, yet once again it has deserted him following the demise of music legend Dr Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, whom he considered a friend.

He says the last time he found himself in such a state was after the passing of talented sungura musician, the inimitable Tongai “Dhewa” Moyo, who died on October 15, 2011.
Seeing the offspring of departed musicians floundering in the cut-throat music industry and sometimes fighting to gain control of bands left by their fathers has the “Pfuma Yacho” singer distressed.

The veteran singer has over the years lost colleagues, both younger and older than him. Some left children that are struggling to carry on with the legacy of their parents.
And now more than ever the sungura ace is determined to create a clear succession plan for his children, particularly his sons- Esau and Tatenda.

The man affectionately called Baba Sharo by his legion of fans, said he fully appreciates that “life is but a shadow, one moment you are here and the next you are gone”. Thus he wants to ensure that when his time is up, he leaves his affairs in order.

“I’m losing friends, peers in music and naturally zvinoita kuti udzamise pfungwa (it gets you thinking),” said a distraught Macheso.
“My death might not be far. It can be today, tomorrow, next week kana pazvichaitikira ipapo (or whenever) and I should be able to rest in peace. But if I’m to fall today, that will not happen! Esau and Tatenda still need further refinement,” said Macheso.The Sunday Mail