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Tell us a bit about your history, (Where you are from, family, highlights outside of music)<\/strong>
Born and raised in Harare. I\u2019m single. I participated in public speaking, swimming and modelling. Future plans of
studying psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did you get into music?<\/strong>
There is history of music in my family. I have always been passionate about music and  thank my poetic streak for my song writing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What type of music do you sing<\/strong>
Blues and Neo soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you play any instruments?<\/strong>
A bit of the marimba and I\u2019m learning how to play the piano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a band?<\/strong>
Yes, a 4 piece band, which includes a drums, keys, Bass and lead guitar.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We first heard you backing vocals for Outspoken<\/a>, what was it like working with him?<\/strong>
It was a great experience. The hip hop\/spoken word element was a different culture as Outspoken addresses social, political and religious issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will he feature on some of your tracks?<\/strong>
Yes,I have one special track that would sound great with a spoken word feel.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which other artists have you worked with before?<\/strong>
I recorded a track with award winning hip hop artist Synik, live shows with Hope Masike, Prudence Katomeni Mbofana during a Human rights concert. I will be doing a collaboration with Kenyan artist Silas Miami during HIFA 2015 and Jam Signal.                     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your thoughts about the music industry in Zimbabwe?<\/strong>
It still has a long way to go in terms of good quality production, video wise and recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What role is music playing in Zimbabwe today?<\/strong>
Protests and assisting with domestic violence awareness, child abuse and issues that affect the populace.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where else have you performed?<\/strong>
Book cafe,Alliance Francaise, Zimbabwe German Society and Maestro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell us something that we do not know about you?<\/strong>
I\u2019m a good dancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the tattoo mean?<\/strong>
Rebirth, through any difficult situations I emerge victorious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zimbabwe at 35, what are your thoughts?<\/strong>
Encouraging to see that artists are free to mingle and produce their music anywhere in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given $1 billion to tackle any social issue in Zimbabwe what would that be?<\/strong>
I would pick an organization that tackles prevention of child abuse, helping children who have been abused so they can get school fees, medication, school uniforms and food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s your definition of patriotism?<\/strong>
Identifying myself with my country  endeavouring to make the world a better place.                                 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zimbabwe is the best country in the world because…<\/strong>
We are a peaceful nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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