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song "Dhiyabhorosi Nyoka" stirred controversy at its release by its reference to the biblical Eve, and women in general, as the root cause of every man's troubles, while at the same time acknowledging the pivotal role women play in society. Matavire's music has remained popular even among the young in
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Matavire's music gained popularity due to his humor, the use of rich and deep Shona lyrics, and his willingness to tread on what many regarded sensitive societal issues. His songs touched on anything from religion to marital issues, but still retaining the humor that made it ever so popular. His hit
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where he moved after 2000 when he was awarded a farm by the government. Just like his music, however, Matavire had his own fair share of controversies. These saw him serving a one-year sentence for rape in the early 1990s. At the time of his death, there were media reports of him having ejected a
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