"The Song is Mine": Dino Mudondo Challenges Gary Tight on Performance Rights & Consent
Harare • March 2, 2026
Generational Clash. A furious row has erupted following the 2026 NAMA Awards. Gary Tight, son of legendary Urban Grooves artist Willom Tight, came out guns blazing, accusing organizers of deliberately sidelining his father during the performance of the timeless hit "Chirangano Chedu." However, Dino Mudondo has issued a powerful rebuttal, claiming sole ownership of the song.
| Urban Grooves icons at war: The legacy of "Chirangano Chedu" divides a duo and a son. |
Dino Mudondo's Response
"Kana paine aripedyo nemwana Garry muudzeiwo kuti song ndeya Uncle Dino not ya Daddy Willo."
Gary Tight Goes Guns Blazing
Gary Tight did not mince words. He publicly accused NAMA organizers of disrespect by deliberately excluding his father, Willom Tight, from the performance segment.
The song "Chirangano Chedu" is widely regarded as one of the biggest hits by the duo. Gary questioned why such a timeless duet would be performed with only one half of the partnership present.
For Gary, this wasn't just about a performance slot; it was about the erasure of Willom Tight's contribution to the Urban Grooves revolution.
By proceeding without him, Gary argued that NAMA failed to honor the history of the song properly.
Dino Mudondo Claims the Throne
In a strong, powerful response, Dino Mudondo dismissed Gary's claims with a stinging clarification regarding intellectual property rights.
The Statement
"Kana paine aripedyo nemwana Garry muudzeiwo kuti song ndeya Uncle Dino not ya Daddy Willo."
Translation: "If anyone is close to the child Garry, please tell him that the song belongs to Uncle Dino, not Daddy Willo."
Dino's statement implies that while the song is famous as a duet, the creative rights and ownership reside solely with him.
This suggests that as the owner, he has the right to perform it solo or authorize its performance without needing Willom Tight's presence or permission.
The Weight of "Chirangano Chedu"
"Chirangano Chedu" stands as a pillar of the Urban Grooves era. The chemistry between Dino Mudondo and Willom Tight defined a generation of Zimbabwean music.
The song represents a time of collaboration, making this public fallout over ownership and performance rights a bitter pill for nostalgic fans.
A Pattern at NAMA 2026?
This incident mirrors another controversy from the same night. Veteran rapper Stunner also expressed fury after his song "Godo" was performed without his consent.
Like Gary Tight, Stunner felt sidelined while his intellectual property was used to anchor the event's entertainment, suggesting a systemic issue with how NAMA engaged legacy artists this year.
The Verdict
While Gary Tight fights for his father's honor, Dino Mudondo relies on the hard facts of copyright.
This feud highlights the often murky waters of musical collaboration in Zimbabwe—where public perception of a "group" often clashes with the legal reality of individual ownership.
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