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Can the song "Zviroto" by Tamy Moyo be interpreted as a message of inspiration?

Updated: Apr 12, 2021


Firstly, there is need to have background information about the song Zviroto. The song was released on 4 November 2019. According to 3-MOB.COM,it is known to be energetic,vibrant and fun. She even has a little rap for us all. Moreover it states that it is the work of DJ Tamuka whose expert fingerprint is all over this vibey track and the video is directed by Kmane.

Now,there are various reasons why the song can be interpreted as a message of inspiration. One of them is the title of the song. The title Zviroto means dreams hence it makes one think that Tamy Moyo probably wants to talk about her accomplishing her dream of being a musician. Moreover,if we look at the cover of the single, this could be interpreted as Tamy Moyo talking about her accomplishments as a musician.

There is visual imagery of a door showing the outside world which has grass and the sky. Moreover, inside we see Tamy Moyo sitting on a loudspeaker. There could be one logical explanation for all of this. Firstly,the outside world might be making reference to Tamy Moyo's home life. Secondly,the door could symbolise hope,an opportunity for her to achieve her goals and lastly the loudspeaker could symbolise music hence her being a talented musician. Therefore, Zviroto probably is making reference to Tamy Moyo following her dreams hence explaining the reason why the song could be a message of inspiration.

The lyrics of the song Zviroto can also give prove that it is a message of inspiration. There is a part where she says: "Zviroto zviroto/Zviroto zviroto/Ndiri moto ndiri moto/Ndiri moto ndiri moto/I am my ancestors wildest dreams/You know it you know I'm killing it". Basically she is saying that she is a flame who is not afraid to keep rising to be a successful musician. Moreover when she said, "I'm killing it" probably means she knows she is very talented and is not apologetic about it. The lesson drawn from this is that we should not let anyone discourage us from following our dreams. Moreover on the song she said, "Nothing beats a queen that's educated/no holding me I'm elevated/Take no space stay motivated". Tamy Moyo has elevated to being successful and she is motivating us to elevate ourselves as well. Moreover she said on the song,"You're a flame and you should know" hence you are a flame who is destined for greater things. This is why the lyrics of the song could be interpreted as a message of inspiration.

The music video can also be a message of inspiration. On the video,we see a woman holding a microphone towards the end of the song. The microphone might symbolise the dreams she wants to achieve in life and now she wants to accomplish them hence why the song could be a message of inspiration.

Zviroto managed to help Tamy Moyo to take part in the Jozi Tese Festival which was held on 30 November 2019 as stated by Tamy Moyo on Twitter. There were various musicians who attended the festival which were Mafikizolo,Sho Madjozi,Simmy,Holly Rey,Ralf Gum,DJ Ganyani,Boitumelo & friends,Zamo,Tbose and Tamy Moyo herself. Tamy Moyo is clearly holding the flag for Zimbabwe.

In conclusion, Zviroto is a message of inspiration because of it's title,the song lyrics,the video and it's one of the reasons why Tamy Moyo attended the Jozi Tese Festival.

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