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RB: How does it feel to be back in Zimbabwe, since your last visit?

KS: It feels great. I am feeling good about coming back to Zimbabwe to meet my fans, friends and to get involved in charity work.

Zimbabwe is a beautiful country and it has become my best country of choice whenever I am in Africa.

The people are very hospitable and it makes me happy to walk around and see a lot of people smiling, while going about their business.

RB: Have anything changed since the last time you were in the country?

KS: A lot of things have changed, yes. There are more new reggae groups than the last time I was here and you can just imagine, how I feel about this, considering that I was the third reggae musician to come to Zimbabwe soon after independence.

The quality of music that is being played by these youngsters is quite good and highly inspirational. I am just hoping that they will continue churning the good quality music so that as a country, you guys can spend less money in bringing reggae artists from Jamaica and elsewhere. This is good you know.

RB: You are a well-known philanthropist who has been involved in a number of charity initiatives for different disadvantaged groups. What inspires you?

KS: I am a father and as a family man, looking after one’s family is a necessity and a duty. Wherever I go, I see a lot of people who need assistance in different areas and situations.

When I went to Chinyaradzo Children’s Home on Monday, I was extremely humbled to see how Zimbabwean people are doing all they can to make the lives of these children better.

They are well looked after and it is clear that Zimbabwe is trying all it can to reach out to its disadvantaged community, particularly in this area. In such kind of situations, I also want to assist in whatever way I can so that the world can become a better place. I will be setting up a foundation soon and this particular home I talked about will also benefit.

RB: What should your fans expect from you?

KS: They should expect a revision of the music they grew up listening to and I am also urging the young generation to come and listen to music that serenaded their parents. They will also have an opportunity to sample the music they are listening to now.

I have staged a show before at the Spillway Restaurant and Bar and it will be good to be back at the same venue, thrilling reggae lovers, whom I believe are looking forward to my show.

I brought along Valerie Skeete, a British-based reggae artist who is a member of the only female reggae group in the world. I have been working with her for some time now and she is currently my musical director, so you can imagine what a lovely time we are going to have this weekend.

RB: How long will you be in the country?

KS: Until my next show in December.

RB: Kings Sounds, I understand you were in prison for some years after your last visit to Zimbabwe. Can you shed light on what exactly happened?

KS: That is all negative news, it is not true.

RB: How soon should your fans expect a new album?

KS: I have already done the first anthology of the four others I am planning on doing. These anthologies contain songs from all the albums that I have released to date. The first anthology contains songs like “The book of rules”, “You are my pilot”, “I really don’t want to hurt you”, “I shall sing” and “Brainwashing” among others.

RB: Any plans to retire from music?

KS: (laughs) There is no such thing as retiring from a job, dear young lady. I still have got a job to do and music is my life. Yeah there is more to come.