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Mthabisi Tshuma
Pint-sized hip-hop maestro Noluntu J has reaffirmed her status as the reigning Zim Hip Hop Music Awards Best Female Artiste with her latest single, “Kasi Barbie”.
Produced by Skido Flex, the track showcases Noluntu J’s prowess as she delivers fiery rhymes, celebrating her roots as a young woman from the townships. In an industry often challenging for female artistes to penetrate, Noluntu J stands out with her awe-inspiring lyrics and determination to expand her fan base by incorporating Ndebele and Shona languages.
In “Kasi Barbie”, she reflects on her journey to the top, acknowledging admiration for her talent and expressing her unwavering commitment to excellence.
Her punch lines, such as “Hungry as a slave so I kill it for days”, “Ma pantsula agcwala ngami ngani ngiyi all star”, “Angizanga ukuzodlala lonyaka ngiyatopper. Lonyaka ngiyapompa, icollabo izocosta,” and “Vachizadza zvekutaura ini ndongozadza tea. Saka ndobvunduka chii,” attest to her lyrical prowess and determination. – @mthabisi_mthire
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