Online Reporter
Ronald Takudzwa Sambona
Youth Interactive Correspondent
Someone once said, “The activist isn’t the woman who says the river’s dirty. The activist is the woman who cleans up the river.” Teymar, born Ndebele in Harare, has always loved music.
She’s spoken about the fantasy artists wish for – to burn bright and never be forgotten, yet fearing the spotlight. For her, legacy comes before fear, faith before despair, music above all.
“I stopped waiting for everything to be perfect and started putting my music out into the world.” Today, Teymar — real name Anotida Thembelitsha Nyathi — is keeping her name up with fan favourites like “Penga Udzoke,” “ITA,” “KWIYO,” and “Ready.”
A year into the mainstream, Teymar’s “ITA” has racked up 25 000 views and 12 000 streams worldwide — no small feat. Her rise hasn’t come easy.
“I have had to learn to believe in myself. That’s probably been the biggest part of becoming Teymar.” She’s already worked with Leoy V and 9xne, shared stages with Bling 4, Junior Spragga, and Runna Rulez — accomplishments most new artists only dream of. And she’s not stopping; more music is coming.
“I started recording in 2021, but began releasing officially in 2025.”
Though rooted in Afrobeats, her music evolves with her life. Her mother was a singer and songwriter.
“Music’s been part of me as long as I can remember.” Her biggest support? The ones who believed before there was anything to show.
“Support isn’t always money or big opportunities. It’s someone believing, encouraging, showing up, reminding you why you started when things get tough.”
“Away from the glamour, I’m simple. I love quiet moments, creating, laughing, and time with loved ones.”
“People may not see how deeply I feel. I’m passionate, emotional, and driven.”
At heart, she’s “just a girl who’s always wanted to make something beautiful out of her life with the voice she was given.”
Teymar admires women who build powerful careers without losing themselves. “Women who are feminine and powerful at once, who don’t shrink to be respected, who stay true to themselves — those women inspire me.”
She strives for their confidence, discipline, resilience, and authenticity. She values authenticity, self-respect, kindness, faith, love, ambition and independence.
“I believe women should have the freedom and financial independence to build lives they’re proud of. That gives us choices and lets us decide from freedom, not desperation.”
Her advice to young women: “You can be soft and strong, feminine and ambitious, love deeply and keep boundaries, dream beyond your circumstances.”
“Education is a powerful tool — knowledge creates options. I’ve an Honours in Development Studies.”
And as an artist, “talent alone isn’t enough. You need to understand branding, contracts, money, marketing, and the business behind your art.”
Independence means learning for yourself and knowing what you’re building.
“We need more investment in female creatives,” Teymar says.
“Talent’s everywhere, but resources and opportunities aren’t equally distributed. Female artists need mentorship, funding, professional spaces, and business education.”
The biggest challenge is navigating an industry where talent alone doesn’t open doors.
“Women may have the voice, ideas, ambition, but without resources or support, progress is much slower.”
Teymar’s vision: “I want to build a brand and career that reflect creativity, independence, femininity, and ambition, while creating opportunities for other young women.
“I want to be an internationally recognised African artist, proud of my roots. Above all, I want to leave a legacy of possibility.”
Her message to young girls: “Start, learn, make mistakes, keep going, protect your identity, don’t let tough times derail you. Keep becoming. If I can do it, you can too!”
