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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>BULAWAYO-BASED creative Khwezi ZW is still in awe following the unexpected viral success of his song Masibambaneni, a heartfelt collaboration with the Matopo High School Choir that has captured the hearts of thousands across Zimbabwe and beyond.<\/p>\n

\u201cHonestly speaking, the reception was more than I expected,\u201d Khwezi said in reflection.<\/p>\n

\u201cHitting 20 100 views on TikTok, 7 000 on Instagram, 7 000 on Facebook and 4 000 on YouTube \u2014 all organic, with no ads or sponsorship \u2014 it honestly feels like a dream. I won\u2019t lie.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe comments section is just beaming with love and excitement.\u201d<\/p>\n

The song, whose title Masibambaneni means \u201clet\u2019s unite\u201d, blends traditional choral vocals with contemporary rhythms, creating a sound that resonates deeply with audiences.<\/p>\n

The school choir\u2019s raw talent and emotional delivery have been widely praised and many believe it\u2019s a shining example of the power of youth collaboration in the arts.<\/p>\n

Khwezi, reflecting on what it took to pull off such a powerful production, shared advice for creatives looking to work with school choirs.<\/p>\n

\u201cWork with a crowd you believe in,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt starts with the vision \u2014 you visualise it vividly, then you execute.\u201d<\/p>\n

He emphasised the importance of structure and planning: \u201cHave a good team to help you to plan your dates. Strategy is very crucial.\u201d<\/p>\n

And above all, financial readiness plays a big role, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMake sure you have the right financial standing or make sound deals before execution,\u201d Kwezi said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will boost your production and make things easier.\u201d<\/p>\n

Masibambaneni has done more than just go viral \u2014 it has sparked conversations, inspired other creatives and reminded the city that authenticity, teamwork, and belief in community can lead to greatness.<\/p>\n

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