Afro fusion artist shines

Rising Afro fusion artist, Nyasha Zhoya, is destined for stardom.

Blessed with a wondrous voice and strong song writing skills, the songbird is determined to make a mark.

Nyasha opened up to our H-Metro reporter on her vision and plans for the year.

HR: Who is Nyasha Zhoya?

NZ: Nyasha Zhoya is a young female songwriter, performing and recording artist with smooth vocals and a afro jazz fusion musician from Glendale

 HR: How did you kick-start your music career?

NZ: I started my music carrier at the age of 12, and started recording in 2017. I also released an EP called Bembera in 2020.

HR: What inspires your music?

NZ: I was a backing vocalist for Feli Nandi and hope to be as iconic as the late Dr Oliver Mtukudzi.

HR: Who is your role model?

NZ: It would definitely be Chiwoniso Maraire and Tuku.

HR: What challenges did you face in your career?

NZ: Exposure, it’s not easy to get music played on radio and television when you’re starting. Finances are hard to come by at times. I would like to have a proper professional set up with a manager and a promoter.

HR: What have you achieved so far?

NZ: I have managed to record an album, and did some interviews on 3KTV, Power FM and Radio Zimbabwe.

HR: What are your future prospects?

NZ: I hope to build a big brand in Zimbabwe and continue with a Zimbabwean music identity feel.

HR: Any message to young aspiring musicians?

NZ: I’d say keep pushing, never get tired of your dreams. One day everything will fall into place.