Varda Arts
This song was immediately composed, sung, recorded and released within two days by Varda Arts at the time of the death of Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere on the 14th October, 1999.
Varda Arts was the first band to come out with this all-time tribute during the last journey of Mwalimu Nyerere.
According to Radio TBC, it was extensively aired throughout the mourning period of two weeks. .
Though, the name “Mwalimu Nyerere” has not been mentioned in the entire song, yet, a listener can identify, it is – Mwalimu Nyerere! That is the artistic beauty of its composition.
This song is one more master-piece dedication to the Father of the Nation. . It left an indelible mark upon the minds of the citizens who have been reported to shed tears and to have sympathized Mwalimu during that period.
One of the biggest complimentary remarks by one prominent figure was, “I did not like Mwalimu, but this song has touched my emotions deeply. . You deserve to be awarded.”
However award or no award, but Varda Arts feel rewarded by the love showered by the entire nation for their work as it is said, that which comes out from your heart, reaches the heart!!
Song: Wasia wa Baba
Singers : Aziz Varda/ Iqbal Varda/ Yunus Junior/ Yunus Senior
Written and Music : Varda Arts Year : 1999
Sound Engineer : Noel X-Marapachi (Digitized version 2007)
Email:
vardaarts@gmail.com
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