Zimbabwean singer Chief Hwenje has expressed his gratitude for the financial support he received from the government while he was in India. Chief Hwenje is said to be recovering well after undergoing successful lymphoma surgery in India.
The government officials stepped up to support Chief Hwenje to receive the needed medical expertise. This was after he had been moved to his hometown to be nursed due to financial challenges. There are two main types of lymphoma: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.Chief Hwenje had silently battled the disease until The Sunday Mail Entertainment exclusively revealed his story after visiting him at his homestead in Shanyura village, Mapanzure, Zvishavane.
In India, the musician is undergoing a surgical procedure to remove the lymphomas that have spread throughout his body. Medical experts have recommended surgery over chemotherapy, saying it is a more effective approach to stopping the progression of the disease. Initially, the singer had planned to seek treatment in South Africa, but the Government’s intervention facilitated a swift change of plans. Arrangements were made to expedite his travel to India, where specialised medical professionals are providing the necessary care.
In an interview from the Asian country, the musician confirmed that his treatment had since begun. “My surgery was successful, and I am recovering well here in India. I am scheduled to return home later this week (last week),” he said. “I am incredibly grateful for the extraordinary support I have received from the Government. ‘‘They have made this journey possible and my hope for a pain-free future has been renewed.” Upon returning to the country, Chief Hwenje plans to retreat to his rural home to fully recover.
During this time, he intends to work on his outstanding music projects, including his upcoming album, “Chiedza chaSamere”, and several new music videos. Originally slated for release in December, the eight-track album was postponed to next year due to his health challenges. On the album, which is filled with some Afro-traditional songs, the singer pours out his heart, expressing the challenges he has faced in his music career in particular and life in general.
“The past few months have been incredibly tough, filled with frequent attacks and debilitating pain that often confined me to bed,” he revealed. “Music is my lifeblood, so I had to put on a brave face and perform, often relying on medication to manage the pain. Unfortunately, the medication did not always work, forcing me to leave the stage prematurely,” he said. “I understand that promoters and fans were unaware of my struggles, and I am relieved that this ordeal is finally over. Chief Hwenje is a renowned artiste, who has collaborated with both secular and gospel musicians.
Beyond his own original compositions, he has also written music for other artistes, including Baba Harare (now known as King David) and Pah Chihera. Lymphoma: Symptoms, causes and treatment Lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system (the various lymph glands around the body) when abnormal white blood cells grow. Symptoms
Lymphoma symptoms include unexplained fever, swelling of lymph glands, swollen abdomen, abnormal sweating, tiredness, loss of appetite, bruising or bleeding easily, frequent infections, cough, chest pain or problems in breathing, rash or itching, and weight loss.
