NEW YORK-BASED R & B artiste Sambiri will share his passion for true love and friendship through a performance at the Katikitiki Space on February 14, which is traditionally commemorated as the Valentine’s Day.
“I’m thrilled about my first-ever performance in Zimbabwe at Katikitiki Space on February 14th — Valentine’s Day. Nothing says romance like live music, so I’m bringing my love songs and a little extra magic,” he told NewsDay Life & Style.
“I’m hoping to squeeze in another show before heading back to New York and from this year on, I plan to come back home more often and perform wherever there’s a stage, a mic and people ready to vibe with me.
“It’s a special acoustic set featuring love songs like Reason to Live, Good Intentions and Pandakuona. I’m thrilled to meet listeners for the first time and share sneak peeks of upcoming material. It’ll be a heartfelt evening celebrating love and connection!
Sambiri described his journey into music “like a narration of life's moments through sound”.
“Each song I write is an attempt to capture a snapshot of the human experience — love, loss, joy, resilience, all the emotions and challenges we face,” he said.
Sambiri’s songs often delve into themes of love, not just the romantic kind, “but love for life, for family, for oneself”.
They reflect on coming of age, the trials of growing up and the strength it takes to overcome personal hardships, the artiste said.
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“Each piece of music I create is like a small story, an anecdote from my life or inspired by the lives around me, aiming to resonate universally. Music, for me, serves as a tool for healing and processing life's complexities. It's about looking at the canvas of our existence, understanding it and sometimes just enjoying the view,” Sambiri said.
NewsDay Life & Style caught up with Sambiri on landing at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare where he shared his plans for 2025.
“Building on the momentum from my first EP, Sambiri, released last October, I'm thrilled about what's ahead in 2025. I'll be sharing more new music, continuing to expand my connection with listeners,” the artiste said.
He added that stakeholders should continue supporting artistes for them to be on top of the game.
Sambiri said the main lesson he had learnt was that “if you have an idea or a dream, especially in creating art or releasing music, just start”.
“I used to overthink whether I should be vulnerable or share my work, but everything fell into place once I began. It might sound cliché, but don't wait for perfection or for everything to align; they will as you go along,” he said.