Baba Harare
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December 22, 1988
Baba Harare | |
|---|---|
| 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]
Career
Jah Prayzah and Third Generation
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
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
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
Baba Harare has collaborated with a number of musicians during his solo career, including Zimbabwean singer-songwriters Mai Tt and Gemma Griffiths.[10][11]