Winky D mania grips US and Canada
By : Michael Chipato
‘Messi We Reggae’ Winky D has rolled up a series of US and Canada gigs in style. The tour which kicked off in Dallas TX on May 20 at 2 Kats Live rubber stamped his ever rising musical stardom with a magnetic attraction of capacity crowds.
Flanked by Cee Jay Besa,a US based musician and promoter, Winky D rocked Edmonton Canada at Duggan Community Hall with his lyrical creativity and energy.Winky D has mutated into a household name and has a growing legion of fans following hits like Musarova Bigman and Pakaita Controversy.
Although there was a strong Zimbabwean presence Winky D certainly gained new fans across the social divides to affirm the connection his music has on the global musical forah.A Canadian sound engineer Chris from On The Rox Concert Hall said, "I have done sound for Beenie Man, Tony Matterhorn, Mary J Blige and Lil Wayne , Even though I don’t understand some of the words, I can tell you that Winky D rates highly as an international artist of the highest calibre and standards to match or better most the artists I’ve worked with".
The final showdown was in Cincinnati Ohio where Winky D was the highlight of the Zim Expo Business Emporium which is held annually in USA, Canada and UK.
Meanwhile Winky D arrived home in Zimbabwe on Wednesday after the tour and stated emphatically through his facebook page "di tour was ninjaful,yard mi deh finally.WAGWAN MANINJA". U.Z.O United for Zimbabwean Orphans and Besa Music the promoters of Winky D North America tour said" Winky D and his team are a very professional crew and great team players. We enjoyed working with them on such a successful tour’.
Video Link For Live in Toronto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQtXP6JhpbU
Friday 17 June 2011
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