In this special edition of My Vote, we hear from Leonard Zhakata, the Shona singer-songwriter who's been a fixture in Zimbabwe's music scene for over 20 years. Some say his lyrics are oppositional - his music has periodically been banned from airwaves. According to Zhakata, his songs address social issues that affect the common people. And these are the very issues that may influence them to vote as they do.

In the run-up to Zimbabwe's elections, scheduled to take place on 31 July, we're bringing you the personal stories of what voting means to everyday Zimbabweans. Each edition of My Vote Zimbabwe features one person's story in his or her own words. There's no presenter, no interviewer - nothing to get in the way of people's most memorable moments at the ballot box.