'I am still single because men are scared of my success' - Hope Masike

Hope Masike

Mbira songstress Hope Masike has revealed that she believes her success as a musician scares away any male potential suitor and as such she remains single.

In a wide­ranging interview with the Daily News, the singer said love has been eluding her and she would not disclose how old she is, but that “I am old enough to be a Kora award nominee”.

And she says she has repeatedly told reporters of her story around her falling in love. “I am saying to everyone out there I am still unattached contrary to what many guys think. 

People have this misconception that since she is a celebrity guys are pestering her, but that thinking itself has left me with no boyfriend as every other guy keeps away thinking there are others chasing me.

“Another thing is that a decent guy may not be able to take me out for a meal or movie because of the economy. They look at me and say ‘she has been performing in Norway, she must be financially sound’ and they see me dressed well — this scares them off me.” 

Masike says there is also this “stupid” belief that all female musicians are loose. “To suggest that all female musicians are loose is an old belief that has no place in today’s world. 

We are actually a reflection of society and there are different types of women musicians. You can find decent ones and there are others who might be rowdy, but when they go home they go alone.”

The diva has performed at various venues and admits that at times the fans are rude and can call you names while on stage. “I have been harassed by men at a few gigs, but generally, people are respectful of our art work regardless of whether you are male or female. 

“I know there are things we have to do 10 times more than males. What I wear on stage as a female musician is a statement — what I wear says a lot about how I want to be treated in society. 

“In Zimbabwe, society expects certain things from us and as such I do what I want them to see me as. “I can decide to sing gospel music today and dress properly and make a lot of money.

People may also like what they see in me as the new gospel singer. I can also decide to be a bad girl of Zimbabwean showbiz and introduce every new outfit and people can love it and I can make money, increase hits on social media and become infamous. I can be  whoever I want to be.

Source : masasi.co.zw