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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 87200, member: 27"] Grinding out 900 mice a week turned into a music empire, and Alick Macheso is basically proof that a dusty hustle can morph into stadium crowds. From mice hunting to music stages [LIST] [*]Alick Macheso grew up in Shamva before relocating to Dzivaresekwa. [*]In the early 1980s, he trapped and sold hundreds of mice weekly. [*]Some weeks hit 900 catches, which he sold locally. [*]Laughter from neighbors did not stop his grind. [/LIST] Faith fuels the rise [LIST] [*]Macheso credits God for lifting him from street hustles. [*]Performing where he once hunted feels surreal to him. [*]Success, he says, came from trusting divine guidance. [*]Gratitude drives his outlook on fame and status. [/LIST] Message about honest hustles [LIST] [*]The sungura star urges people to respect their side gigs. [*]Supporting family through talent matters more than pride. [*]Shame, in his view, has no place in survival work. [*]Hard beginnings can still lead to public recognition. [/LIST] Skills beyond the guitar [LIST] [*]Fishing is another craft he picked up growing up. [*]River trips can stock his household with relish for weeks. [*]Time constraints limit how often he heads out. [*]Young people are encouraged to sharpen their natural gifts. [/LIST] Spirituality without church ties [LIST] [*]Although not tied to a denomination, Macheso leans on prayer. [*]He calls himself a prayer warrior in daily life. [*]Each year of his career feels like added momentum. [*]Belief in God remains central to his long-term drive. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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