Thomas Mapfumo performs in Zimbabwe
30 April 2018 |
3:38 am
Renowned reggae artist Thomas Mapfumo a.k.a Lion of Zimbabwe returned home and perform a sensational concert that was well attended especially by the country’s youth. Mapfumo a staunch critic of former president Robert Mugabe describes himself as a no-nonsense person who speaks his mind with fear.
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