The Musekaz: His Inspiring Journey from South African Hardships to a Comfortable New Beginning
In a heartfelt interview on Candid with Candy, Zimbabwe's favorite comedy family opens up about their R10-a-day survival in South Africa, their digital breakthrough, and the beautiful bond between Amwene and Muroora.
The "Ice Lolo" Days: Surviving SA
Before the fame and the beautiful home in Zimbabwe, The Musekaz faced a brutal reality in South Africa. Despite Baba Shosho's engineering background, he found himself working in a bakery with a salary structure that left them starving for two weeks every month.
"The first half of the salary went straight to rent," Baba Shosho revealed. "The second half, for food, would only come two weeks later." The couple survived on a daily budget of R10 (less than a dollar), buying a loaf of bread and "ice lolos" (frozen juice sachets) to create a makeshift meal to keep going.
A pivotal moment that still haunts Mama Shosho occurred when relatives came to see their newborn baby. Living in a single room, the couple had absolutely nothing to offer their guests—not even a glass of juice or a biscuit.
"It was embarrassing. People came to see the baby, and we had nothing. I felt like they thought we were just stingy, but we genuinely had nothing to give," Mama Shosho recalled.
From WhatsApp Besties to Soulmates
Their romance is a digital age fairy tale. The couple met around 2012 via WhatsApp groups, specifically a fan group for HKD music. Baba Shosho admitted to a bit of trickery to win her heart.
He asked a mutual friend for her number, claiming she had asked for his. Starting as "besties" in 2015, they built a solid friendship before Baba Shosho finally confessed, "Bestie, I'm falling." Seven years later, they are a power couple managing a brand together.
The Facebook Breakthrough
The family initially started filming skits and dance videos just to create "their own corner of the internet," unaware that Facebook monetization existed. Their natural banter and relatable content quickly gained traction.
The turning point came when one of their videos hit 4.5 million views. When the monetization check finally arrived, it changed the trajectory of their lives forever.
In a display of financial maturity, the couple made a life-altering decision. They had been saving up to buy a Toyota Fortuner, a status symbol for many.
"When the Facebook money came, combined with our savings, we realized we could buy two kombis instead of the car," Mama Shosho explained.
Prioritizing investment over luxury, they bought the commuter omnibuses to generate income in Zimbabwe and resigned from their jobs in South Africa to move back home and build their brand full-time.
Breaking the "Amwene ne Muroora" Curse
One of the most beloved aspects of The Musekaz brand is the genuine love between Mama Shosho and her mother-in-law (Gogo). In a culture where the relationship between Amwene (mother-in-law) and Muroora (daughter-in-law) is often fraught with tension, these two are inseparable.
Gogo, who moved in to help raise the children and never left, shared her secret: "You must treat your daughter-in-law like your own child. If she makes a mistake, correct her with love, not malice."
Mama Shosho describes Gogo as her prayer warrior and second mother, proving that peace and love in a multi-generational home are possible.
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About & FAQs
The Musekaz Family is a Zimbabwean content creation brand known for authentic, family-friendly comedy. From humble beginnings in South Africa, they have grown into a household name with millions of followers.
The Musekaz are a Zimbabwean comedy family that includes Baba Shosho, Mama Shosho, their children, Gogo (Baba Shosho's mother), and Mainini (Mama Shosho's sister).
After years of living and working in South Africa, the family moved back to Zimbabwe where they now live comfortably, managing their transport business and content creation.
Their turning point came when their Facebook videos went viral, leading to monetization. They used their first major earnings to invest in commuter omnibuses (kombis) in Zimbabwe instead of buying a personal luxury car.
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