Dollars (kuroora) Original - 5000

: Born John Nyamukokoko in 1957, he worked as a shepherd and truck driver before moving to Harare in 1980 to pursue music.

: Brief bibliographic details are available through Alexander Street . 5000 Dollars (Kuroora) Original

: The term " Kuroora " refers to the Shona custom of marriage or paying the bride price ( lobola ). The song critiqued the increasing commercialization of this tradition, specifically highlighting the burden of excessive dowries (represented by the $5,000 figure) that made marriage difficult for young men at the time. : Born John Nyamukokoko in 1957, he worked

: While a massive anthem in Zimbabwe, the song was arguably even more popular in Mozambique , where Chibadura was often treated as a "lost son" and occasionally transported to concerts by presidential helicopter. Background on John Chibadura The song critiqued the increasing commercialization of this

: Despite his tragic death in 1999, he is remembered as one of Zimbabwe's greatest musicians, having been one of the first local artists to perform in Europe during the 1980s. Where to Listen or Learn More