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Liberty Dube
Entertainment Correspondent
FROM the streets of Dangamvura to the festival stages of Europe, Germany-based Zimbabwean artiste, I-Finton, is steadily turning his continental dream into reality.
The Afro-Pop and African Reggae crooner, born Finton Mumbure, is enjoying a significant upswing in his career, with a growing network of agencies, an expanding festival circuit and a multicultural live band opening fresh doors for the dreadlocked artiste.
And he is not leaving his Zimbabwean identity behind.
I-Finton has just released two new singles — “From the Dust” and “Zarura” — with the latter delivering one of his most emotional offerings yet.
“Zarura” is a heartfelt plea to God for continued guidance and protection as he charts his musical journey thousands of kilometres away from home.
It is a song rooted in faith, homesickness and perseverance, themes that have increasingly become part of the artiste’s musical identity.
But away from the recording studio, it is his growing presence on the European live music circuit that is generating the most excitement.
I-Finton said he has secured working relationships with more agencies, giving him access to more concerts and placing him firmly within a wider network of festivals and live events.
For an artiste who has spent years building his name from the ground up, the development represents a major breakthrough.
“I am really excited about where the brand is going because these opportunities did not come overnight.
“I have worked hard to get to a point where agencies can trust me and select me for their shows. Now I am getting more concerts and becoming part of a wider festival circuit, which means the music is reaching new audiences.
“It also gives me an opportunity to represent Zimbabwe and African music on bigger platforms. I am grateful for every opportunity, but I know there is still much more work to do. My goal is to keep growing, keep releasing music and make the I-Finton brand recognised across Europe and beyond,” he narrated.
Adding another dimension to his growing European profile is Platform 263, a multicultural band which I-Finton now leads.
The ensemble features Zimbabweans Allan Jonas (Kayzz Grande), Simbarashe Ritala (Simritz), Ali Banda (Abanda) and Vee Rusike, alongside Colombian and German artistes.
The unusual cultural mix has created a vibrant live outfit capable of bringing together different musical traditions while retaining a distinctly Zimbabwean heartbeat.
Platform 263 is already gearing up for a series of concerts across three European countries, with preparations already underway.
For I-Finton, the band is another vehicle through which he can showcase African music to increasingly diverse audiences.
His rise has been punctuated by several major performances.
The Mutare-born artiste was last year selected to perform at a prestigious German Triathlon event, marking his third consecutive appearance, further cementing his place on the country’s entertainment circuit.
He also grabbed attention in 2024 when he performed at the Euro 24 Festival in Munich, placing his music before an even wider international audience.
His musical journey stretches back several years and includes a catalogue that reflects his evolution as a songwriter and performer.
His discography includes “Where I Come From”, “Ndinoda” and “If I Make It in Life”, from his 2019 project, “Shamiso”, as well as “Dry Your Tears” and “Good Reggae Music”, released in 2021.
His more recent releases include “Kure Kure”, “Love”, “Hold It Tight” and “Musoro”, all released in 2025.
He plans to release more singles before the end of the year as he seeks to maintain the momentum.
The artiste has also acknowledged the role played by Zimbabweans living in Germany, who have remained among his strongest supporters as he navigates the European music landscape.
“The support from Zimbabweans in Germany has been amazing. They have followed the journey, supported the music and helped me feel connected to home even when I am far away.
“At the same time, seeing people from different cultures embracing the music tells me that African sounds have no boundaries. That gives me confidence to keep pushing and creating music that can travel,” he added.
