Canada-based Zimbabwean Afro-pop musician Micyunging, born Michael Matewe, will in the new year stage his maiden live show in Zimbabwe, amid revelations that the youthful artiste envisages putting local talent on the global spotlight.
Micyunging, an information technology engineer based in Toronto, Canada, told Standard Style that he hopes to see local music hogging the global limelight.
He said this would be possible through collaborations and giving upcoming artistes space to showcase their talent.
“I am actually coming to perform live in Zimbabwe for the first time, that is next year,” said Micyunging.
“I would like to share the stage with underground artistes who are lacking exposure.
“The world is not giving these youngsters fair listenership and I want to start a project, which is meant to empower these raw talents and help them rise to the top.”
Micyunging said he was optimistic that a number of Zimbabwean artistes would rock the global showbiz scene if given the support they deserve.
“In the new year I am looking forward to working with artistes such as Qounfuzed and Holy Ten, among others,” he said.
He said apart from supporting live performances, Micyunging believes in the power of collaborations.
“Keeping up with my home roots has been a major inspiration to my collaborations and I have always been a huge fan and supporter of urban contemporary music since a young age,” he said.
“Therefore, working with big names like Ti-Gonzi and Noble Stylz; to name a few has always been a dream.”
The musician-cum producer said he writes most of the songs that he sings and produces.
“Ninety percent of my music is written by me and most of my songs and melodies come as dreams, I believe God communicates with me that way,” he said.
He said his childhood friend Ephraim Satande chips in with song ideas and themes.
Micyunging’s music is inspired by international artistes such as Chris Brown and Bow Wow, among others, but he is his own role model.
“My role model is myself,” he said.
“This is because there will never be anyone who is going to do the things I do better than me.
“Even though I got inspiration from Chris Brown and Bow Wow, I have always believed in building my own personal brand without imitating anyone else.
“To some extent, I learn from those who have experienced the path that I’m taking so that I make few mistakes based on their experiences before.”
Before moving to Canada, Micyunging worked for Walt Disney World in Florida, United States.
“So when Covid-19 pandemic hit the tourism industry, I decided to move to Canada where I was able to work,” he said.
Micyunging’s love for music dates back to when he was eight years old, thanks to his parents who have been supportive.
He said his daughter Yannah is his greatest inspiration and she is the reason he penned a song titled Nyeredzi.
“This song titled Nyeredzi was actually inspired by my daughter Yannah, who is always with me in the studio in our free time,” he said.
“The song got so much attention on radio stations like Power FM in Zimbabwe and it is among tracks on my latest album titled Sub-Saharan, which is available on all digital platforms.”
His other hit song Ngetani, meaning chains, talks about the hardships people experience on a daily basis. The song was produced by award-winning sound engineer-cum-producer Tari G Fingers who also produced most of the songs on Jah Prayzah’s album titled Gwara.
The song Ndipei Nguva, which features Noble Stylz is trending on social media platforms, including Tik Tok while on Unondida Here he features Ti-Gonzi.
Both songs were produced by QuaZor under Young Gamez Entertainment.