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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87138, member: 27"]
Loyalty to his old neighborhoods keeps Alick Macheso circling back home instead of floating off like some untouchable superstar.

Shamva roots still run deep
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[*]Alick Macheso first hustled through life in Shamva before fame hit.
[*]Later stops took him through Dzivaresekwa, Epworth, and Chitungwiza.
[*]Even with a house in Waterfalls, Harare, his heart keeps dragging him back.
[*]February had him popping up locally, from small hangs to packed shows.
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Orchestra Mberikwazvo identity
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[*]Tichaona Makahamadze paints Alick Macheso as glued to everyday people.
[*]Makahamadze says Orchestra Mberikwazvo carries that same street-level vibe.
[*]When he is offstage, Macheso chills with longtime friends in Shamva.
[*]That laid-back energy turned him into a nationwide favorite.
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Dzivaresekwa shaped the grind
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[*]Dzivaresekwa molded Macheso’s guitar chops during his younger years.
[*]Shepherd Chinyani steered his practice sessions in the Chesa area.
[*]Padziva and Camp Caravan later replaced the old Chesa name.
[*]During a borehole project visit, emotion hit him hard.
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Chitungwiza and beyond
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[*]Chitungwiza became home turf after years of living there.
[*]Properties, a studio, and band offices operate from that town.
[*]Makahamadze jokingly calls him Mr. Chitungwiza for a reason.
[*]Epworth gigs and a Chivhu farm keep his circle wide.
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