Philip Moyo is one of the artist who has made a ground breaking career being a man of many talents, he is an actor, an MC, weeding planner, a trainer for actors at schools, a social worker and a radio presenter or deejay for a Bulawayo based radio station Khulumani fm. His career kick started in 2007 when he shot a movie called Msomi Gang which was showcased at Ibumba festival he worked alongside award winner Percy Soko and Herbert Phiri and he featured in a television production that was aired on zbc called Isipho Sami produced by Thembelihle Moyo.
In 2008 he won the best poetry to dreams to fame competitions during that time he was at Amakhosi and that same time he dropped the mic in being a poet and further pursued his acting career and in 2010 he did a television series called Nyaminyami which was written by Conte Mhlanga and by that time he was an MC for dreams to fame. Philip has been an MC for a while he has done almost all the festivals in the nation besides Hifa and Osco festivals. He MCeed Jikinya national finals, Star bright national finals, Umahlekisa 3rd anniversary. He was the red carpet host for Bulawayo Arts Award first edition. For the past 8 years he hosted ibumba festival and has hosted more than 6 editions of intwasa arts festival.
Philip known as Cde Phil is one guy who is paid to talk in his line of business. He says to be where he is it hasn’t been easy for him but he stood firom in his belief and dreams and his greatest support was and is still his family that has stuck with him since day one. He perceives art as a life style for him it’s his job because it brings food on the table and a roof over his head, he is driven by passion, love and creavity.in terms of entrepreneurship he runs an events company where he is a full time MC. In 2018 he became part of Khulumani FM radio station as a deejay and sports commentator being known by the name Cde Phil the beast this has been a great step in his journey to success. His key is pray, work hard and humble yourself this is what keeps him going.
Opinion Session with Cde Phil
Q: A lot of young talent is being lost to drug abuse and other social ills, how can we as Bulawayo and a nation as a whole try to catch and groom these young talents?
A: he urged young people to abstain from the use of drugs and for them to stop being fooled by their fellow peers and we should create content for them at school level and mentor them to better artists that are driven by passion and not fame because fame comes and goes but discipline and hard work takes you places. Revival of youth centers can also come into good use in helping to revive the art industry and grooming of this young talent.
Q: How can we improve support system of Bulawayo artists?
A: Phil stated people should learn to pay for shows and support local talent because we got so much young talent that are dynamites out there but they need us to step and support. He further on went to say there is great need for new blood and productions so that there is a lot in store for young people to do. Young people should come up with fresh new ideas, techniques in improving their work and their support. He said its high time artists come up with shows that will attract whole family thus attracting full house.
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His word of encouragement to the young talent and other people out there is that “do not let people manipulate you, follow your dreams” his motto is that “the only limitation you have in your life is your mind” hence always have desire to fly high like an eagle. To those supporting us keep supporting us”.
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