“Music is a gift and
when you have it,
you should also be
able to give it
away.”
Masawi, DJ Naida, I’ve done
some of her hooks, same thing
with Tehn Diamond, I have
done some of his hooks, MMT,
mainly a lot of local upcoming
artist. My inspiration comes
from when I’m writing for
other people , what inspires
them, what they are feeling and
what they want to sing about
so I draw inspiration from
them.
months on a sabbatical tour.
I see myself being a
producer, a critically
acclaimed producer, and
songwriter. I see myself
more of a mentor, I would
enjoy that more than
making music.
GM.: And on your own songs
what inspires you?
Fungai: Life! What happens to
me, what happens to other
people. Aspirations! The things
that I want to see. The things
that I enjoy. The things that I
don’t enjoy. It’s a mixed bag of
emotions.
GM.: Any last words that
you would like to share?
GM.: Who have you worked
with and who would you like
tow work with in terms of
songwriting and
collaborations?
Fungai: Well at the moment,
I’m currently working with the
guys at Showtime records,
mainly Simba Tagz and Reverb
7 and the Showtime crew. I
have actually worked with
Tuku, when I was in Jazz
Invitation. I was actually in the
band. I have also worked with
a new, upcoming jazz band
called Jam Signal. I’m hoping
to work with Monkey Nuts.
And if all goes well, I’m hoping
to work with a producer, a
South African artist by the end
of the year. I’ve also worked
with Prayersoul on a song
called ” Missing Is You”. I
think regionally, I have always
wanted to work definitely with Mi
Casa. I think that they are a
brilliant band. Internationally,
John Legend is my idol, so I would
like to work with him and Stevie
Wonder is iconic!
GM.: Where do you see yourself
in five years?
Fungai: Music is a gift and
when you have it, you
should also be able to give
it away. And to all the
artists out there, we should
be able to remember that
you and your music are two
separate things and once
you separate yourself from
the music then you are
better off.
Want to hear more of
Fungai Nengare, follow him
on social media on:
Facebook: Fungai Nengare
Twitter: @fungainengare
Soundcloud: fungainengare
Fungai: In five years I hope to have
toured,. I am starting off with
Germany ,which is this July. This
tour will be through the
Zimbabwe German Society in
connection with Wildfire events. I
will be going there for three
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