Albert Nyathi celebrates 55th birthday in Russia Albert Nyathi
Albert Nyathi

Albert Nyathi

Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent
DUB poet, Albert Nyathi, celebrated his 55th birthday by reflecting on his life through sharing pictures of his childhood and moments that shaped his career in the arts industry.

Nyathi is in Moscow, Russia with Afro-jazz crooner Dereck Mpofu where they are representing Zimbabwe at the World Health Organisation (WHO) global conference for ending Tuberculosis (TB). The four-day conference began on Thursday with the two artistes performing there.

On Wednesday, Nyathi shared pictures of his younger self on Facebook in celebration of his birthday calling it a time for reflection and reminiscence.

The dub poet also gave an insight into his life and his love for rugby and karate.

“I was never into football although my youngest son Mthabisi is a very good footballer. My only two major sports were rugby where I played fly half and, of course karate. I was always known for poetry and music as well as acting, in terms of the arts,” said Nyathi.

He said this was his second year celebrating his birthday outside the country.

“Once again I’m celebrating my birthday away from home. Last year it was Geneva and today it’s Moscow where it’s been linguistically some kind of challenge. Today, I’ve decided to call this day “Reflection.” It could also pass for “Reminiscence” as I look back into the years gone by,” he said.

Nyathi said a former teacher had sent him the pictures that got him thinking of the past 55 years.

“I was reminded by my friend and former English Literature teacher at Msiteli High School, Stephen Walsh who sent me photos of our all conquering football team that comprised the likes of goalkeeper – the late John Sibanda, Dumisani Savimbi Nyoni, Garikai Rwodzi, Joseph Ndebele, my own brother Cleopas Sibanda, Vumani and little “captain” Asani Phiri.”

Most importantly, Nyathi said he was happy that all his years have rubbed off on his two children who have also taken up the arts.

 

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