In an exclusive interview with The Sunday Mail Entertainment, Chief Hwenje disclosed that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of blood cancer affecting his lymphatic and immune systems. He revealed that the lymphomas had spread throughout his body, and doctors advised removing some of them to prevent further development into cancer. Chief Hwenje is experiencing severe pain, and sometimes, the attacks are so intense that he cannot move or talk.
The respected musician has recently retreated to his rural home in Shanyura village, seeking healing in a peaceful environment away from the music industry's scrutiny. Speaking with the "Mai Welly" singer, it becomes clear that he is struggling with his health. He finds it painful to watch fans demanding more when his body feels weak and unable to perform. Chief Hwenje sometimes breaks down in secret backstage, feeling that the world does not understand his situation. Some promoters and fans mistakenly believe he has become arrogant, but the truth is far more complex. When his performance times are changed, he is forced to take additional medication to cope.
The artist has been in and out of the hospital, enduring anguish and agony. However, he has not shared the full extent of his condition with close family members since his diagnosis several months ago. Chief Hwenje owns three properties: a completed house and two undeveloped stands in Kadoma. He also sets up a studio at his rural home, converting his great-grandfather's house into a recording space. He believes that music is a spiritual gift from his great-grandfather, making the site particularly meaningful to him.
Last year, businessman Wicknell Chivayo, also known as Sir Wicknell, gifted Chief Hwenje a car and promised him US$50,000 to purchase a house, which has not yet been delivered. The singer has faced a lot of negativity, with people not understanding that he is ill and his medication is expensive, making it his primary concern at the moment. Due to his health issues, Chief Hwenje finds it difficult to spend time in the studio, leading him to postpone the release of his new album, "Chiedza chaSamere."
The respected musician has recently retreated to his rural home in Shanyura village, seeking healing in a peaceful environment away from the music industry's scrutiny. Speaking with the "Mai Welly" singer, it becomes clear that he is struggling with his health. He finds it painful to watch fans demanding more when his body feels weak and unable to perform. Chief Hwenje sometimes breaks down in secret backstage, feeling that the world does not understand his situation. Some promoters and fans mistakenly believe he has become arrogant, but the truth is far more complex. When his performance times are changed, he is forced to take additional medication to cope.
The artist has been in and out of the hospital, enduring anguish and agony. However, he has not shared the full extent of his condition with close family members since his diagnosis several months ago. Chief Hwenje owns three properties: a completed house and two undeveloped stands in Kadoma. He also sets up a studio at his rural home, converting his great-grandfather's house into a recording space. He believes that music is a spiritual gift from his great-grandfather, making the site particularly meaningful to him.
Last year, businessman Wicknell Chivayo, also known as Sir Wicknell, gifted Chief Hwenje a car and promised him US$50,000 to purchase a house, which has not yet been delivered. The singer has faced a lot of negativity, with people not understanding that he is ill and his medication is expensive, making it his primary concern at the moment. Due to his health issues, Chief Hwenje finds it difficult to spend time in the studio, leading him to postpone the release of his new album, "Chiedza chaSamere."
