Afro-Fusion star Luchi Shiki unveils new single

Afro-fusion musician Luchi Shiki has released a new single, Phuma Kimi, that speaks to self-worth, healing, and walking away from toxic love.

Released on January 28, the track marks another milestone in the artistic journey of the multi-talented singer, songwriter, dancer and visual artiste, born Luzibo Tabona Moyo.
Phuma Kimi is about regaining strength and self-worth after love goes wrong. The song confronts a former lover who failed to value her during the relationship, only to return after her personal “glow up”.

“It’s the ‘you don’t know what you have until it’s gone’ story, but told from the perspective of the person who has moved on. It reflects how I’ve become more personal as a songwriter. This is something I’ve experienced myself, and many people relate to it,” Luchi Shiki said.

Rooted in Afro-pop, the single showcases the musician’s evolving sound and song-writing maturity. She wrote the track and co-composed it with producer Ishmael Mduduzi Khupe, popularly known as Fuel

The Don, who also handled production, mixing and mastering. Guitarist Misheck Charlie adds an organic, live texture that complements the song’s digital foundation.

The project marks her second collaboration with Fuel The Don, following last year’s Lilizela.
“Fuel The Don is incredibly talented. I usually bring the lyrics and melodies, and he builds on those ideas. It’s a collaborative journey where everyone contributes to making the best possible song,” she said.

Reflecting on her growth, Luchi Shiki compared Phuma Kimi to her 2018 debut single, Bambelela, noting both personal and professional evolution.

“A lot has changed since then. I understand my voice better now, and I have more stories to tell. Bambelela was about loyalty in love, while Phuma Kimi is about freeing yourself from something toxic. Both stories matter.”

Beyond music, Shiki’s artistry is influenced by her background in dance and visual arts. A trained ballerina who often performs barefoot, she has also toured internationally with the legendary imbube group Black Umfolosi, a group formed by her father, Sotja Moyo.

She also occupies a unique space in Zimbabwean music as both a rising solo act and a member of Black Umfolosi. She joined the traditionally male group in 2017 as its first female member.

“I didn’t want to be known only as Sotja Moyo’s daughter, but I also understood that my story wasn’t complete without embracing my roots,” she said.

The creative exchange runs both ways, she writes for Black Umfolosi, with songs such as Busisa Abazali set for upcoming albums Memeza and Malambane, while the group will feature on her forthcoming EP, High On Oxy Vol. 2.

Balancing her dual identities takes a strong support system. She credits her manager Naboth Rizla, her father, siblings, the Black Umfolosi team, producer Fuel The Don, and her partner, Mdu, for keeping her grounded.