In a surprising turn of events that has left his fans devastated, Takura has announced he is quitting music.
Affectionately known as Mr Okay Okay by his legion of fans, the hitmaker took to his Instagram stories on Friday to share this news.
In a heartfelt Instagram story, Takura expressed his decision to retire from music, stating that he believes it’s time for him to put down the microphone. While he didn’t elaborate on the reasons behind his sudden departure from the music industry, he conveyed his deep appreciation for the support he received from his loyal fans.
Takura acknowledged that this was a difficult decision for him and encouraged his followers to continue making sacrifices for their loved ones. He concluded his retirement announcement with a heartfelt declaration of his everlasting love for his fans.
“if you know me then you know how heartbreaking this is for me to do but i think its time i hang the boots… its been a great ride and I’m grateful for each and every one of you who was rooting for me. Can’t say much rn because I would be speaking from a place of pain… what i will say though is never stop riding for your loved ones…Ever. I love you 4L,” Takura announced on his Instagram story.
Mixed Reactions from Fans and Speculations
When Zimcelebs, a popular entertainment and celebrity blogger, posted Takura’s announcement on its Instagram page, it sparked various reactions from their followers. Some expressed disbelief at Takura’s decision, while others speculated that it might be a marketing gimmick. Here are some of the reactions to Takura’s retirement from music:
sir_guthrie:
Marketing strategy idzi.. Arikuuya ne song yekuti mese muende ku Yuchubhu muchigaya kuti ndiyo yekupedzisira
hatiperi:
Can’t be true. He is the GAME!
brian_usore:
We are tired of these publicity stunts by Zim Artists. We know you’re doing this because you’re about to release music 🙄
odheyi:
Some will say kuti its a marketing strategy but Takura is different. Or lets say its his VERDICT for now. I remember him posting about being suicidal on Twitter last year? I guess….this nigga has been crying for help since way back but now it seems kuti he didn’t get much help(psychologically) some will say haaa heee what what but be nice guys…this life aint easy and we just have to show love. The talent is tooo pure to be wasted.
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Takura is not the first young Zimbabwean musician to quit music. Versatile Zimdancehall chanter Enzo Ishall announced that he was retiring from making music on 1 September 2021 and released the song Eheee. At the time, Enzo said he was stepping away from making music because he was going through some personal issues and he wanted to rebuild his life. Enzo Ishall eventually made a come back and has been churning hits like he never left.
Source iHarare
