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Sophia Chese Arts Correspondent
Scores of music lovers, including urban grooves artistes, graced Enock “Nox” Guni’s 31st birthday celebrations held at Syphnx Oasis Hotel over the weekend.It was a red carpet affair with musicians like Goodchild, Trevor D, Nesto, Maskiri and Ngoni Kambarami, among others, showering the birthday boy with praises and gifts.
Nox said he was grateful to Platinum Entertainment, fellow musicians and his loyal fans who joined him to celebrate his special day.
“I am really humbled and grateful to everyone who is here, the Platinum Entertainment who organised everything, my music partners and fans who have always been loyal to me.
“I appreciate you for making this day a memorable one,” he said.
Nox, who has nine albums to his name, said he was proud that his music was popular among fans regardless of stiff competition within the music business.
“I am happy with the achievements I have made in the industry so far though I must admit that it was not an easy road. I started music in 2002. Since that time I never looked back and my ninth album ‘Eighth Wonder’ was released last year.
“Of all the albums, this is my favourite since it carried one of my breakthrough songs, ‘Ndinonyara’,” he said.
Nox said he was working on his 10th album titled “Africa’s Best” which will feature a number of international artistes. The singer and owner of Ice n Roses record label and based in South Africa plans to relocate to Zimbabwe next year.
“I will be relocating to Zimbabwe permanently early next year because I had gone there to acquire some musical skills and learn some tips from the artistes there.
“I think its fine now and I just want to come back home for good,” he said.
Gerald Mbiriri from Platinum Entertainment said they decided to celebrate Nox’s birthday because of his contribution to the music industry.
“We decided to help celebrate one of the best urban grooves artistes in a special way. He has contributed immensely to the urban grooves movement and to us he is a brother.
“We just want to honour him for the support he has rendered to us,” he said.
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