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10 most popular songs from Zimbabwe to spice up your life while in lockdown

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 2:00pm April 18, 2020,
Zimbabwean musician Killer T. Photo: allinzimbabwe.com

Known formerly as Southern Rhodesia, Zimbabwe, on this day in 1980, gained its independence from Britain. A landlocked country in southern Africa, Zimbabwe is known for its beautifully diverse wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and landmarks with the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls.

With a population of close to 15 million, Zimbabwe has been marred by political instability, mostly during the reign of its longest-serving president, Robert Mugabe

Despite the pockets of instability, Zimbabwe has a vibrant music industry. The country is a hub for creativity as it boasts of some of the best musicians and artists on the continent.

As Zimbabweans celebrate their 40th independence day today amid the coronavirus pandemic, here are some timeless songs from the country you can enjoy while in lockdown.

1. Killer T – Baba Vako Imboko

2. Leonard Dembo – Chitekete

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSRKBX_6H_o

3. Hilly – TV Room

4. Thomas Mapfumo – Pfumvu Pa Rusevha

5. Winky D – KaSong Kejecha

6. Leonard Zhakata – Mariva Enyimba

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz83AlY9nwY

7. Ras Caleb – Chillspot

8. Ti Gonzi – Kure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mAF22mAHsI

9. Alexio Kasapa – Musikaba Akanaka 

10. Oliver Mtukudzi- Hazvireve

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJO4GaVpZno&list=PLXBzewpXD6lYCITpKIQ-14Ek4YwMJPx2y

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: April 18, 2020

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