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Baba Harare | |
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| Born | Braveman Chizvino December 22, 1988 Bikita, Zimbabwe |
| Origin | Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Jiti, Afro-fusion |
| Occupations | Musician, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
Baba Harare (born Braveman Chizvino on 22 December 1988) is a Zimbabwean musician. He first gained national recognition as a guitarist and backing vocalist in Jah Prayzah’s Third Generation band before establishing a solo career in the jiti genre.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Braveman Chizvino was born in Bikita, Zimbabwe. He attended Mashoko Mission, where he completed his primary and secondary education. He began learning guitar at a young age and participated in local musical activities prior to entering the professional music industry.[3]
Career
[edit]Jah Prayzah and Third Generation
[edit]Baba Harare began his professional music career as a guitarist and backing vocalist. He rose to prominence as a member of Jah Prayzah’s Third Generation band, performing at national shows and tours that brought him wider public exposure.[4][5]
Solo career
[edit]After leaving Jah Prayzah's band, Baba Harare formed his own musical ensemble and launched a solo career. His debut album, Chikwama Changu, marked his transition to a lead artist within the jiti genre and received coverage in Zimbabwean entertainment media.[6]
He continued to release music and perform as a solo artist, with his work regularly featured in print and online media coverage.[7]
Musical direction
[edit]In 2024, Baba Harare announced a move toward gospel music, citing personal religious convictions. This shift and its associated releases were reported by The Zimbabwe Independent.[8]
In 2025, he stated that he had returned to jiti music while maintaining his Christian faith, explaining in interviews that the two were not mutually exclusive.[9]
Collaborations
[edit]Baba Harare has collaborated with a number of musicians during his solo career, including Zimbabwean singer-songwriters Mai Tt and Gemma Griffiths.[10][11]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Chikwama Changu (2017)
Extended plays
[edit]- Greater and Wiser (2025)
Personal life
[edit]Baba Harare has generally kept his personal life private. Public discussion has largely focused on his religious views as expressed in interviews with Zimbabwean media outlets.[12]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Baba Harare clarifies faith and career path". The Standard (Zimbabwe). 14 September 2025. Archived from the original on 15 September 2025.
- ↑ "Baba Harare back with a bang". H-Metro. 6 October 2025. Archived from the original on 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "Baba Harare". Pindula. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024.
- ↑ "Baba Harare's journey from backing band to solo artist". H-Metro. 12 March 2023. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023.
- ↑ "From Third Generation to solo spotlight". The Herald (Zimbabwe). 18 April 2023. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023.
- ↑ "Baba Harare releases debut album". The Herald (Zimbabwe). 22 July 2017. Archived from the original on 23 July 2017.
- ↑ "Baba Harare maintains momentum on live circuit". H-Metro. 9 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019.
- ↑ "Baba Harare makes transition to gospel". The Zimbabwe Independent. 4 August 2024. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024.
- ↑ "Baba Harare returns to jiti music". The Standard (Zimbabwe). 14 September 2025. Archived from the original on 15 September 2025.
- ↑ "Artists collaborate on new Zimbabwean music projects". NewsDay (Zimbabwe). 11 June 2022. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022.
- ↑ "Baba Harare?s ?Rita? Remix Goes Viral in Zimbabwe ? Latest music news online". Archived from the original on 22 December 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ↑ "Baba Harare on faith and music". The Standard (Zimbabwe). 2 October 2025. Archived from the original on 3 October 2025.