The Sunday News
Peter Matika, Senior Life Reporter
ONE of Bulawayo’s finest DJs-cum-producer and one of the founding members of the local house music stable Bulawayo Knights, Mncedisi Moyo, affectionately known as DJ CooperMan and has worked with huge South African names such as DJ Clock, Q-ness, Reloaded, DJ Bhekzin and Groova Lounge, and our very own Oskido has tied the knot.
CooperMan, who rocked many local and international shows from around 2007, wedded his soul mate — Mayibongwe Silanda-Moyo, a diligent and accomplished Human Resources personnel in her own right, at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair last week, at a beautiful ceremony that attracted family and many players in the showbiz industry.
The wedding, which should also be noted as one of the most brilliant in the City of Kings attracted about 700 guests, a number befitting a King and Queen’s fete.
CooperMan, who used to spot dreadlocks spoke to Sunday Life about the wedding and the love of his life before leaving for their honeymoon.
“It was the best day of my life. We have been friends and have known each other for a long time. People never really knew her because we steered clear of the limelight and media during the course of our dating period. We thought it would be a healthy experience for our relationship, given that I am in the showbiz industry. I must say again we are a happy couple and I am glad to be with her,” said CooperMan, alluding that he was inspired to settle down by one of his greatest mentors — Black Coffee.
“You know, it was just about that time I settled down, not that I lived life on the fast lane. For those in the showbiz industry settling down never crosses your mind and neither is it an option. Sometimes we just need to realise that what we do in the industry is just but a phase and need to be in touch with reality,” said CooperMan.
He added that players in the showbiz industry needed to learn to respect the industry and those involved, adding that people should learn to draw the line when it comes to relationships.
“I believe us in the showbiz industry need to respect each other. We need to make respectable decisions and respect one another. People need to draw the line, being in the limelight doesn’t warrant one to have or be involved with many partners, sexually that is, and that is a message for many of my brothers and sisters in the industry, not just locally but worldwide.
“We need to set a good precedence and hopefully send a message to the youths,” he said.
Asked whether settling down signaled the end of his musical career, CooperMan said it was only the beginning.
“This is only the beginning. I haven’t reached my peak and still want to do more. Music lives in me and I am music, it will never die in me, it’s a passion. My wife supports me and respects that and so do I. Presently I am pushing my stable and those affiliated to it. Some of them even performed at our wedding and it was just sublime,” said CooperMan.
He noted that he was also presently working on various projects with regional and international artistes.
“I have been collaborating with a Zambian artiste — Secret and that project will be available soon. I have also done some work with a Croatian national Jas Mine Barbir, who has been teaching me how to improve on sound, hoping that we may better the sound of our music on radio,” he said.
Sunday Life couldn’t be happier for the newly wedded couple and wishes it a prosperous and loving journey, as they develop their family.
“If God keeps blessing us as he has been doing, we are sure he will bless us with a baby soon. As a born again Christian I know that anything is possible with God,” said CooperMan.
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