Latwell Nyangu
Zimbabwean hip-hop artist Prince Peter Moyo, popularly known as M.G Hkh, is set to release a deeply personal single titled Demons, as he continues to use music to confront pain, grief and the realities of mental health.
The upcoming release which he featured another artist Nico follows his introspective single Damaged Thoughts, released in August this year, and takes listeners further into the personal struggles that have shaped his life and musical journey.
His entry into music was largely influenced by a tragic family accident that inspired his debut album, Pray Hard, released in 2020, with the song Rufu Runopedza standing out as a tribute to his personal loss.
M.G Hkh says Demons was inspired by a sermon delivered by Prophet Walter Magaya, whose message rang deeply with him and prompted him to turn his emotions into music.
He says the song explores the struggles of feeling haunted by life’s experiences, losing family members, watching peers die young and pursuing dreams in an environment where one’s efforts often go unnoticed.
For the singer, the word ‘‘demons’’ goes beyond the conventional understanding of evil spirits.
It represents the invisible battles people face, including over-thinking, fear, poverty, emotional pain, pressure, grief and spiritual struggles.
“Honestly, I am feeling everything at once. I am hyped, I am nervous, I am emotional.
“Demons is not just a song for me, it’s my life. It’s my pain,” he said.
According to M.G Hkh the song reflects his determination to keep believing in his dreams despite the difficult experiences that have threatened to overwhelm him.
He describes Demons as a continuation of the story he began telling through Damaged. “Thoughts, explaining that while my previous single exposed my troubled state of mind, the new release identifies the experiences behind my emotional struggles.
“After Damaged Thoughts, I had to drop Demons. Damaged Thoughts was me showing you my broken mind, my damaged thoughts.
“But Demons is deeper. Demons is me naming what was damaging me.
“The pain, the grief, the nightmares,” he said.
Born on October 18, 1997, in Bulawayo and raised between Masvingo and Harare, the singer began his musical journey in 2019 while working as a mechanic.
A qualified automobile electrician who balances his profession with music, he has gradually established a distinctive sound through a fusion of traditional Zimbabwean influences, trap and soulful melodies.
His songs include No Pressure, 60K and Sadza Rakashisha, which reflect his commitment to telling stories rooted in everyday experiences.
Through his music, the artist hopes to create a platform for people who endure emotional struggles in silence, particularly those who find it difficult to express their pain.
