Contemporary musician Joseph ‘Phungu’ Nkasa says he is not affiliated to any political party and nothing will prevent him from picking assignments that bring food on his table.
The musician cast himself in the limelight when he was seen performing during the Malawi Congress Party convention in Lilongwe last week.
His appearance was in stark contrast with his remarks made two years ago that he would never do praise songs for politicians again.
Nkasa said he had learnt from his experience working with politicians who are only interested to achieve their objectives.
“I will never do political praise songs again. I have scars in my face which are a result of my indulgence in the political space. I learnt my lessons,” he said then.
But in an interview, Nkasa said he is an artist first and nothing will prevent him from working with any interest groups as long as they are paying for his services.
“Those people who are accusing me for not being objective, will they feed me at home and my family? I am here to survive using my talent and I will continue working with MCP till the end,” he said.
The Anamva hit-maker he has forgiven all politicians who used him before and that he won’t use that past resentment to deny other people of his services.
He said: “I have worked with several politicians and political parties but none of them can come here to testify that I was a member of their party. I am just an artist who is earning a living through his talent.”
The Zomba-based artist said his involvement in the political space will also help to increase his relevance in the music industry which is currently dominated with modern trends.
“It is hard for us as old-timers to survive the terrain. New trends are coming up almost every day and it is hard for our generation to keep up with such speed. But I will do my best to survive,” said Nkasa.
The artist is widely known for crafting the popular Mose wa Lero song in praise of Democratic Progressive Party founder Bingu wa Mutharika.
He has also worked with other parties such as the Peoples Progressive Movement and Peoples Party (PP).
Source: NPL
