Album Review: Mugaratia’s bold revelation in the track ‘Sunday’ from ‘Pemurai Dzose’

TAWANDA CHARI

In a world where image often trumps authenticity, Mugaratia's latest track, “Sunday,” is a stark reminder of the existential complexities within all of us. This song, part of his new album Pemurai Dzose, produced by Tanto Wavie and Clef Jones, stands out for its raw honesty, exposing the ways we navigate life’s dualities.

Mugaratia releases new album Pemurai Dzose

The name "Mugaratia" itself holds significance—derived from "Galatians," the biblical book known as the "Magna Carta of the early Church" and a powerful defense of the doctrine of justification by faith. Through his music, he seems to grapple with these weighty themes of faith, forgiveness, and flawed humanity, offering his own raw interpretation.

Mugaratia opens with a candid confession: “Ma Sunday hobho andinotadza kuenda kuChurch, pakanzi bhawa handirare padhen.” In other words, church can often take a backseat for him, but the club? That's a different story. This line alone is a powerful self-admission of his vices—a nod to the inner dissonance that many relate to but seldom acknowledge. It’s an honesty that makes "Sunday" feel like he is revealing a part of himself—and by extension, of each listener

The song dives into the uncomfortable truth about humanity. Mugaratia doesn’t shy away from revealing that many of us hold “10 characters,” slipping between personalities to suit our surroundings. This concept speaks to the everyday duplicities—one moment he might be someone’s friend, but the next, he could turn his back. Through his lyrics, he challenges the hypocrisy, pointing out how people claim to follow certain values or beliefs while acting in contradiction. He highlights a line many Christian listeners will find disturbingly relatable: the Bible might be on our phones, but we’re scrolling through Instagram or Twitter instead.

"Sunday" is an unflinching look at how our actions often betray our principles. It’s not the typical feel-good song; instead, it’s haunting, almost therapeutic, as Mugaratia reveals his acceptance of human imperfection. The refrain “I’m not a good person who wants to do good things” underscores the hard truth that, beneath our polished exteriors, we all carry darkness. In his admission, Mugaratia becomes a mirror reflecting society's flaws.

In this self-examination, Mugaratia reflects a truth about the world: people are often willing to look polished on the outside while carrying burdens within. This track, and the entire album Pemurai Dzose, challenge listeners to confront some uncomfortable truths. It’s rare to find music that pushes past the facade to expose such vulnerabilities, making this album a refreshing addition to any playlist.