CONTEMPORARY musician Andy Muridzo has announced he will step away from the music scene after the release of his forthcoming album 'Chakanyuka', citing that the pressures of being a "celebrity" were taking a toll on him.
'Chakanyuka' will mark the end of Muridzo's music career, which has spanned just over a decade and seen him become a household name with hits like Dherira and Chidhafudhunda.
Muridzo took to Facebook, revealing that he felt music was not his "true purpose".
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"I'm writing to inform you the family of Muridzo that CHAKANYUKA will be my last album. I never wanted to take music as my career, but one person I believe in most gave me the courage to move forward with my God given talent.
"I will forever love my fans and family, but after this forthcoming album, I will no longer take music as my career again: rather as using my talent and fame to journey into my true purpose, which is healing people spiritually.
"I'm tired of this celebrity lifestyle; It kills you within. I tried being brave while being insulted by everyone, including people you call your own," he wrote.
Baba Keketso who is not new to controversy, has once in a while, found himself receiving backlash for his love scandals.
"I sing from the bottom of my heart just to make you happy and well entertained, but when I try I'm insulted and given names which don't suit me.
"I know a lot of my fans will not be happy to hear this, but I am tired of trying to prove myself to a nation that never appreciates.
"I love music with my life, but here I have become small. I will sing for my kids at home after this album. I think this is not what I was born to do. God help me locate my true purpose," he added.
