Our #MCM is Happymore Kamundaranga, popularly known as Mr. Shegu (SturdyMan), is a highly talented Zimbabwean dancehall musician. He has released several songs, with “Musikana Arikufara” being his most popular.
Mr. Shegu was born in Zimbabwe and live in Glenview 1, Harare. He is passionate about creating and performing music that truly connects with people on an emotional level.
He said : “Music has always been a part of me. No matter where you see me, I am usually singing. Interestingly, when I was young, I received a prophecy from Prophetess Muzopa. She said, “This boy is going to be a singer. Many people will know and love him.” At that time, I could not even write songs!
“My music and songs are inspired by a variety of experiences, emotions, and observations from the world around me. What inspires me the most is what we go through. What I see especially in women is Gender-based violence. My heart hurts seeing a woman cry. Maybe it is because I was only raised by my mom.” He added
Mr Shegu noted that for ‘Musika Arikufara,’ I drew inspiration from a previous song I released, ‘Shegu.’ ‘Shegu’ addressed the issue of boys not buying presents, and it resonated particularly well with female fans. Wanting to return the favor, I wrote ‘Musika Arikufara,’ which was also well-received
“One of my helpful skills is listening to other artists without critiquing their music. This benefits me by sparking ideas for my own songs. Additionally, I have learned that developing a strong stage presence is key to engaging audiences and creating memorable performances.” He added.
SturdyMan noted that “One day, I dream of collaborating on a song with Shashl, my favorite artist. Internationally, I’d love to work with Nigerian artist Fireboy DML.”
Finally, for those who dream of singing, just go for it! Remember the saying: “Nothing stops a child who starts crawling, and eventually walks.” The same goes for you, nothing will stop you from pursuing your dreams. To all my fans, please continue to support me.
You can reach out to to him on social media through this handle @mr_shegu_sturdyman.
