That musician Mzoe 7 just won a big Bulawayo award again and gave all the credit to his fans. The Kwaito and Amapiano artist, real name Mr. Gagagugu, snagged the Outstanding Male Artist prize at the Bulawayo Arts Awards for the second year straight. He beat out other locals like Ma9nine, Fab G, and Mxolisi "Mr Bones" Ndlovu. After winning, he celebrated by touring townships and partying at the Bulawayo Shutdown event, letting fans hold the trophy.
He called the award "i award labantu," meaning the people's award, stating his supporters shaped his brand. Mzoe 7 said the win is for anyone with a dream, urging young people not to give up. He credited his success to hard work and smart branding, which landed him corporate gigs, TV appearances, and a major one-man show called "I Am Who I Am" last October. Directed by Saimon Mambazo Phiri, that theatrical concert mixed music with drama.
Looking ahead, he hinted at reviving a men's talk initiative called Majita Let's Talk, which addresses challenges like mental health. The artist, known for tracks like "Asambeni," plans more projects for his audience, building on a year filled with performances across Zimbabwe and beyond.
He called the award "i award labantu," meaning the people's award, stating his supporters shaped his brand. Mzoe 7 said the win is for anyone with a dream, urging young people not to give up. He credited his success to hard work and smart branding, which landed him corporate gigs, TV appearances, and a major one-man show called "I Am Who I Am" last October. Directed by Saimon Mambazo Phiri, that theatrical concert mixed music with drama.
Looking ahead, he hinted at reviving a men's talk initiative called Majita Let's Talk, which addresses challenges like mental health. The artist, known for tracks like "Asambeni," plans more projects for his audience, building on a year filled with performances across Zimbabwe and beyond.
