HARARE - Before the demise of Robert Marley, he wrote a song foretelling his imminent death. Though he was suffering from a bout of cancer, many thought it was just another song from a superstar who was predicting the future. Shortly, he died.
After his death, many people became aware of the power of music in foretelling the future. Many other musicians have followed the same route. Music is not just a way to relax but it has a deeper and prophetic significance to those who afford it a spiritual ear. Not all singers are prophets, but their renditions are laden with such predictive messages.
When Mathias Mhere sang on betrayal in one of his songs, people peddled different rumors about his life. The video portrays a man who fell in love with his friend's wife. Though the clip was just acting, it had a deeper meaning to his life. Recently, it was revealed that his wife was emotionally involved with a friend who’s is part of his musical ensemble. The revelations came as a shock to those not familiar with his musical career.
Many musicians have revealed that they are inspired to write songs by the prevailing conditions. However, some say they have dreams and go on to write songs which sometimes become popular with fans because of its deeper meaning. Dreams are spiritual and most of these songs will have a spiritual bearing to listeners. Gospel music unlike some secular beats, is supposed to invoke a spiritual motion that will uplift listeners.
Though, the beat was more danceable than inspirational, it was the message that it carried that left many emotionally attached. While some would be reminded of various betrayals that they had endured in their respective lives. Few fans ever expected the singer to one day become a victim of his own renditions. In fact, people have a biased notion that, celebrities are superhuman who do not feel any pain. This was the opposite with Mathias.
After discovering explicit messages between his wife of six years and a close friend, his world virtually collapsed. The same person who had sung on betrayal a while back was now facing its realities. Betrayal had reared its ugly head after revelations of his wife seemingly begging for attention from a close family friend. In an instant, his own song had suddenly became a reality that would haunt him eternally.
Even if the wife toned the accusations by saying there was no physical contact, the harm has been done and the prophecy has been fulfilled in a way. Mathias's intention of writing the song was more than personal. Probably, he had seen it happening elsewhere and never imagined his own wife being part of the song. But according to him, one cannot trust a human being but God alone and this includes his own wife.
At the time of writing, his song in question: 'Usavimbe nemunhu' has gathered momentum at most selling points across Zimbabwe. People who read the story in the paper are sympathizing with him by playing his song repeatedly. Just like when a musician dies, his musical collection becomes valuable. The same has happened to Mathias, although he is still alive. His musical exploits have suddenly become a revelation to many, including his family. Did Mathias foresaw something before he composed the song? Only time will tell. - Musvo.
After his death, many people became aware of the power of music in foretelling the future. Many other musicians have followed the same route. Music is not just a way to relax but it has a deeper and prophetic significance to those who afford it a spiritual ear. Not all singers are prophets, but their renditions are laden with such predictive messages.
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| Mathias Mhere and the musical prophecy |
Many musicians have revealed that they are inspired to write songs by the prevailing conditions. However, some say they have dreams and go on to write songs which sometimes become popular with fans because of its deeper meaning. Dreams are spiritual and most of these songs will have a spiritual bearing to listeners. Gospel music unlike some secular beats, is supposed to invoke a spiritual motion that will uplift listeners.
Though, the beat was more danceable than inspirational, it was the message that it carried that left many emotionally attached. While some would be reminded of various betrayals that they had endured in their respective lives. Few fans ever expected the singer to one day become a victim of his own renditions. In fact, people have a biased notion that, celebrities are superhuman who do not feel any pain. This was the opposite with Mathias.
After discovering explicit messages between his wife of six years and a close friend, his world virtually collapsed. The same person who had sung on betrayal a while back was now facing its realities. Betrayal had reared its ugly head after revelations of his wife seemingly begging for attention from a close family friend. In an instant, his own song had suddenly became a reality that would haunt him eternally.
Even if the wife toned the accusations by saying there was no physical contact, the harm has been done and the prophecy has been fulfilled in a way. Mathias's intention of writing the song was more than personal. Probably, he had seen it happening elsewhere and never imagined his own wife being part of the song. But according to him, one cannot trust a human being but God alone and this includes his own wife.
At the time of writing, his song in question: 'Usavimbe nemunhu' has gathered momentum at most selling points across Zimbabwe. People who read the story in the paper are sympathizing with him by playing his song repeatedly. Just like when a musician dies, his musical collection becomes valuable. The same has happened to Mathias, although he is still alive. His musical exploits have suddenly become a revelation to many, including his family. Did Mathias foresaw something before he composed the song? Only time will tell. - Musvo.
