By Own Correspondent- Since time immemorial, Zimbabwe has been churning out stars who have touched hearts of many with their amazing talent.

Some have gone on to conquer the world while others dominated locally and regionally.

However, it is their departure to the other world which has exposed most of them for their planning boobs.

It also appears that some don’t invest in the future when they are at their peak.

This follows the death of mbira grandmaster Sekuru David Tafanei Gweshe whose family is desperately looking for help to give him a dignified send-off.

Nicholas Moyo (National Arts Council of Zimbabwe director)- You will remember that NACZ did introduce the Cell-brity Funeral Plan through Cell Funeral and there were no takers. It was a sad response from the sector.

Muwengwa was the first artist to be covered then.

It is important that artists should view themselves as equal citizens to others. Zimbabweans are generally known for embracing social schemes like burial societies.

This has been a culture from the communities that we come from and these had nothing to do with status.  An artists should therefore not be an exception.

Artists like any other professionals should embrace social services schemes like funeral and medical policies.

The Council however has been engaging insurance companies to design packages for special groups that do not have regular income. Tailor made schemes may be more attractive to the sector.-HMetro