Innocent Mjintu carries heavy memories of his musical partner, Leonard Dembo. Twenty-nine years after Dembo's death, the pain remains sharp for the veteran guitarist. Dembo passed away at just 36 years old, leaving a profound mark on Zimbabwe's music scene. Mjintu remembers those final moments with heartbreaking clarity. He was present when Dembo took his last breath, surrounded by family members.
The musician nearly abandoned music after losing his dear friend. Grief threatened to consume Mjintu completely after Dembo's passing, but a quiet inner voice encouraged him to continue making music. He reflected on their shared musical journey since joining Barura Express in 1988. Mjintu believed something greater guided him through that...