8L
8L is a Zimbabwean hip hop artist. He is known for his hit song Mainini which features Zimdancehall artist Tocky Vibes. 8L was born Blessing Zikhali and grew up in Kwekwe. He did his high school in Kwekwe before moving to the University of Zimbabwe where he studied for his first degree in Statistics. He boasts that he is the most educated rapper with 2 masters’ degrees and works as a Research, Monitoring and Evaluation specialist for an international firm. 8L had his first studio session in 2004 at Tich Mataz studio in Highlands when someone asked for a verse and he did freestyle. He mentions that he was more of a freestyle artist but only started recording in 2011.At the time, 8L says he recorded a good number of songs but didn’t release them on radio. His 2013 compilation album titled Fiery Draft was a major hit on the hip hop scene and he went on to record Cypher Continues which featured Club Bangers. He has worked with the likes of Noble Styles, T Gonz, Smylie, Dobba Don and Tererai Mugwadi.
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Featured In
- If I Die Tonight — Mainini Remix