daniel chigunwe
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PHENOMENAL youthful musician, Anisha Tashinga Shonhiwa, says she will not lose focus despite carrying the “lady of the moment” tag.
Better known by her moniker Nisha T, the Chegutu-bred songstress has touched the hearts of many with her beautiful voice and powerful compositions, which have made her a darling of many.
Blessed with a wondrous voice and remarkable compositions, Nisha T does her artwork effortlessly.
Her instant chart-topper “Kutsamwa Kune Labour” has made her an instant celebrity.
Despite all the fame she enjoys, Nisha T remains as humble as ever.
“My vision is to grow in my art and get on the international stage.”
“I would also want to shift people’s perception of female artistes and show them that women in music can also be successful through music. If you listen to all my songs, I have the same intro, showing that I’m proud to be a woman and what I can accomplish. I might inspire other women who are considering taking music as a profession,” she said.
A favourite of the young people, she opened up on how she got the moniker, Nisha T.
“Nisha T is derived from my name Anisha, ‘T’ is from Tashinga Shonhiwa.”
Like most of her peers, Nisha T said her Christian background shaped her career.
“I can say music is my calling and passion because I have always enjoyed music growing up and it’s a part of me.
“My grandmother told me that she discovered that I could sing well when I was as little as four years old. So growing up, I have been singing in church and at school.
“As for recording in a proper studio, I started recording in 2022 at a local studio called Gunshot Records, and the song was called ‘Shot’. The song did well all over Chegutu and in some parts of Kadoma.
“After my debut song did well, I then went on to record other songs like ‘Draw Punchline’, ‘Kanjani’, ‘Sadza Rapera’ and many others.”
She acknowledged businessman and influencer, Tinashe Mutarisi, for shaping her career.
“I can say my breakthrough was when I met and was taken in by Mutarisi to work with Nash TV.
“He changed my life by giving me a chance to showcase my talent under his sponsorship and leadership. When I met him, I got to know that music can be monetised. I got to understand the business side of music and I’m still learning more,” she said.
While many of her peers know her by the song “Kutsamwa Kune Labour”, the down-to-earth diva reckons the song made her the celebrity she is.
“What inspired ‘Kutsamwa Kune Labour’ is my personality, I’m such a jovial and easy going person. I barely have mood swings. It has created many opportunities for me. These opportunities were something that I never imagined I’d have now.
“Having collaborated with my big brother Saintfloew on this track was a surprise. I did the song alone a few weeks after I joined NashTv and in a week or so my producer, Jamal NoLimits, called to notify me that Saint had dropped a verse on the song,” recalled Nisha T.
Despite the success of “Kutsamwa Kune Labour”, she has collaborated with Master H on the latest song “Majarajita”, which has an accompanying video.
“Master H has always inspired me with his energy. I have always had great respect for these two musicians, collaborating with them was truly an honour. These collaborations were game changers for me and I’m grateful for what my brothers did for me.”
As a role model, Nisha T said she will do her best to promote the girl-child.
“I would like the girl child to continue believing in themselves and not be scared to pursue their dreams. My message to my peers is to say that no gift or passion is less important.
Nisha T urged upcoming musicians to have faith in themselves.
“My advice is to never lose hope, stay focused, and pray so that God can direct them in the right direction at the right time.
“The key to knowing one’s value begins in the mindset; the battle is in the mindset and that’s where to begin and there’s no other way.”
Born and bred in Chegutu, she is the second child in a family of three.
“I was raised by my grandmother (Gogo Zimani) and I did my primary school at Hartley 2 Primary, and secondary education at Mashayamombe Secondary School in Mhondoro.
“My grandmother has always been my number one fan because she encouraged me to follow the path of music, she has been calling me ‘Mushamarari’ ever since I was young.”
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