Zim dancehall chanter Enzo Ishall has opened up on why he had to cut his musical career short saying he was going through some personal issues and he wants to rebuild his life.
Enzo who rose to fame in 2018 after featuring on the Avion riddim with his song Kanjiva which became an instant hit at the time. Enzo announced on the 1st of September that he was quitting music for good after releasing a gospel song ‘Ehee’.
In his farewell message he said he had to pursue the next chapter of his life. Speaking during an interview with radio host KVG , Enzo real name Kudzanai Mamhere said he needed to fix his life and he was was going through some personal struggles.
“Everyone has struggles, everyone comes across some experiences. Pane vanvhu vatinenge tichida kufadza everyday. Sometimes what we want is what costs other people and yet those people need you more but you are never available for them,” said Enzo.
He continued saying music had taken a lot of things from him.
“We all have dark sides… I’m disappointing a lot of people in my life. This music thing has taken away a lot of things from me. I gave them Enzo Ishall but Kudzanai was suffering.
“I can’t even give a proper explanation as to why I’m quitting. I can’t tell them what I will be doing or where I am going.”
The Magate hitmaker shot down claims that he was going through financial troubles and that he was quitting because he didn’t have sponsors after a fallout with Passion Java and Teemak.
“It’s not about sponsors its not about shows. Yes financially we are struggling because we don’t have shows. What’s happening does not involve people in the music industry,” he added.
However, Enzo said he will try his best to make time to release at least one or two songs in the future because he realized the impact he has made in the music industry and people’s lives was unmatched and feels like he owes his fans a lot of things.
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ZimDancehall chanter Enzo Ishall has officially ended his music career, just as he announced in June. Enzo who rose to fame in 2018 through his hit song, Kanjiva announced in June that he would be calling it quits in September.
Enzo born Kudzanai Mamhare, exited the music scene with a lengthy emotional farewell message and a gospel song titled ‘Ehee.’ In his message Enzo revealed it was time to move on to another chapter in his life.
“Evidently today is a day of mixed feelings, remembering the past and looking forward to the future and what it has to bring.
“I hope you understand that I have to pursue my next chapter in life just like each and everyone of you should. Everytime I got into the studio or on stage to perform, I gave my all and also being able to win many awards was both a privilege and an honor for me,” he wrote.
Enzo who spent his last month in the music industry as a Hip Hop artist, thanked his fans and Zimbabwe at large for the support.
“I want to thank you Zimbabwe and my fans who gave me their love and supported me through everything, I cant thank you enough,” he said.
“In the end we can all look back and realised we achieved great things, not all that we wanted but still we wrote a pretty great story, and made history together. God is in control . Until next time!”
Enzo did not reveal what he was going to be doing in the ‘next chapter’ of his life.
