Where Samanyanga Grew Up Matters Less Than His Talent

Tapiwa Samanyanga despite have being born here in Harare spend all his childhood in Mutare, Zimunya Jindwi Rinemakomo as the place is populary called by the local people. He used to hear stories about Harare from his friends who were fortunate to frequently visit Harare. Imaginations were all he could suppose Harare really looked like. Since his arrival in Zimunya as a toddler he had never set his foot in Harare again until he had completed ‘O' Level.

Samanyanga’s first public appearance was during a marriage ceremony of a relative where he got the attention of relatives and friends. He led the crowd with song and dance much to their entertainment and appreciation. Samanyanga ended up with some dollar notes in his pocket for the performance. Then on another occasion he was taken to by his uncle, Samanyanga took the limelight again. He says he played the drum while singing too. The relatives of the deceased got touched so much. It was a funeral of a villager, where again he received some money that he used by a few school items.

Whenever he imitated Macheso and the late Oliver Mtukudzi people would admire him because he would sound as close as them. Each time he would go to the townships young people would mob him to get entertained.

After completing ‘O’ Level is when his uncle asked him to come with him to Harare. In order to please his uncle so that he does not change his mind Samanyanga went to cut firewood for the family. He got so excited that a day before he went round the village spreading his own news.

Samanyanga’s first studio work was in 2013, the music did not go anywhere. In 2016 he approached Diamond Studios after seeing their van that used to sell music in town. The production was not complete because of lack of funds. Then in 2017 he managed to do an album called Kuridza Chikuwe. Some of the songs were posted on YouTube. In one of his songs he featured Prophet T Fredy who pushed the song to get airplay. My fellow villagers were so happy to hear my songs on radio.

To date Samanyanga has done collaborations with Baba Harare, Queen B, Soul Jah Love, Prophet T Fredy, TC Nash. He is so delighted that his career is now taking shape. Golden Finger is promoting Samanyanga’s music by making videos. His latest offering Magogorosi has earned Samanyanga fans in diaspora. Through Golden finger Samanyanga is now able to hold live shows to promote his music.

Samanyanga would also want to appreciate Mhamha Filo for all her expertise. Stella Makoni is also doing a great job in UK where Samanyanga’s fan base is growing.

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