11/12/2025
Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Minister mourns Zacharia
Midweek Reporter
Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Lt Gen (Rtd) Amb. Anselem Sanyatwe has extended heartfelt condolences to Zacharia's family, friends and fans following the death of Sungura ace, Madzibaba Nicholas Zacharia this Thursday morning.
Writing on his X page, Sanyatwe expressed his sadness over the passing on of Zachariah.
"It is with profound sadness that i learnt of the passing on of Madzibaba Nicholas Zacharia, this morning," said Sanyatwe.
He said Zachariah left a void that makes the arts sector poorer.
"Madzibaba Nicholas was a Sungura Legend, whose music enriched Zimbabwe's cultural heeitage. He left a void that makes our arts sector poorer.
"I extend heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans. His legacy will live on," added Sanyatwe.
Tons of condolence messages are pouring in following the death of Sungura doyen.
Zacharia
groomed several Sungura musicians including his relative, legendary Aleck Macheso.