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Singer Melynda Mgazi And Wife To A Musician Manages Well Both Music And Family





Singing became an early passion for Melynda Chapinduka Mgazi. She married Jonathan Mgazi, their union has been blessed with 5 children. For the past 14 years she has been a mother, she has not found it burdensome to care for her family while pursuing her music career also. Her singing started at school and church choirs. Born in the capital city of Zimbabwe Harare. 

Melyinda's musical career developed and shaped through the experience she gained through working with other established musicians. In 2008 to 2009 she was part of  Alexio Kawara’ female vocalists. Melyinda since 2010 to present she has always provided backing vocals for Baba Manyeruke. She also was privileged to have worked with the rumba outfit Diamond Musica sometime in 2013.



Melyinda's greatest benefit was marrying Jonathan Mgazi the talented Musician and Producer. Melyinda told me how she has to keep up to her husband’s standards in her productions. She quickly silenced me before I asked her if it was a toll order to meet the demands of a producer husband. Melyinda said she enjoyed the resultant quality afterwards. She also said she enjoyed singing together with her family as she is raising musicians among her children. 

 Melyinda released her debut album Rudo (Love) with 5 tracks in 2016. Her second 7 track album titled "Crazy Good" was released in 2018. She is currently working on her 3rd album. Melyinda’s aspirations are making an impact on the international scene as she has had the opportunity to mingle with some successful South African musicians who engage her husband in South Africa were he usually  works. Melyinda bemoaned lack of marketing. She said
 
“There are a few obvious platforms that continued to appreciate a small number of musicians considering the high population of musicians in Zimbabwe”

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