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Alick Macheso\u2019s Backing Vocalist Dies<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
By A Correspondent \u2013 The Zimbabwean music industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of Barnabas Mandipota, a longtime backing vocalist for sungura icon Alick Macheso.<\/p>\n
Mandipota, who was part of the renowned Orchestra Mberikwazvo, reportedly passed away on Sunday. His death was confirmed by Macheso, who shared the heartbreaking news with fans and the public.<\/p>\n
In a brief but emotional message, Macheso expressed the group\u2019s deep sorrow, saying, \u201cImpfa Nimulandi \u2013 Rufu Imbavha.\u201d<\/p>\n
He went on to notify relatives, friends, and supporters of the loss, stating, \u201cKu hama, shamwari nemadzi sahwira tine hurombo kukuzivisai kurasikirwa kwataitwa ne umwe wedu wataibata naye Barnabas Mandipota.\u201d<\/p>\n
The message also extended condolences to the Mandipota family, with Macheso adding, \u201cTinongoti ku pasi rese neku mhuri yekwa Mandipota, nyaradzwai naShe.\u201d<\/p>\n
Macheso indicated that further details surrounding Mandipota\u2019s passing, including funeral arrangements, would be shared in due course. \u201cZvizhinji tichakuzivisai mukufamba kwenguva. Tatenda,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Mandipota\u2019s death marks a significant loss to Orchestra Mberikwazvo, where he played a key role in shaping the group\u2019s signature sound. <\/p>\n
His contribution to sungura music and his presence alongside Macheso on stage earned him admiration from fans across Zimbabwe and beyond.<\/p>\n
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