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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Sungura music legend Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria is appealing for help as he battles diabetes, hypertension, and cramps that have made it difficult for him to walk.<\/p>\n

In an interview with State media<\/b>, the 69-year-old Zakaria revealed he has shelved plans to record his 30th album due to poor health. He said:<\/p>\n

I am dying slowly due to an illness that has jeopardised my plans. Sometimes I struggle to walk when I come under attack. I have battled this condition for years, but it\u2019s now getting worse.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know where I will get help because I am struggling to make ends meet like most singers out there.<\/p>\n

Live shows are no longer rewarding since people are also struggling to raise money to attend shows.<\/p>\n

I have opened up about my illness because I don\u2019t want to die in silence like most artistes out there.<\/p>\n

In my life, I have never suffered like this because my condition keeps on deteriorating with each passing day.<\/p>\n

Speaking at their home in Chitungwiza recently, Zakaria\u2019s wife, Margaret Gweshe, also appealed for Good Samaritans\u2019 help, saying they are failing to raise money for food. She said:<\/p>\n

My husband\u2019s health deteriorated two years ago, he is no longer the same due to poor health.<\/p>\n

Sometimes he complains of dizziness and he struggles to appear on stage on time during his live performances.<\/p>\n

We are appealing for help from well-wishers because we are failing to cater for his needs. He is on a special diet.<\/p>\n

The band told me that my husband sometimes appears on stage late since he is sick.<\/p>\n

When he is under attack, he forces himself to perform for the sake of his fans. On Thursday, he is going to Mozambique for some shows because he doesn\u2019t have a choice since music remains his only source of income.<\/p>\n

The \u201cSenior Lecturer\u201d as Zakaria is affectionately called, mentored other Sungura stars such as Alick Macheso, System Tazvida, Cephas Karushanga, Amon Mvula, Aaron Chinamira Chakanyuka, and Simon Mutambi.<\/p>\n

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