Ras Pompy
Ras Pompy is a Zimdancehall artists who, at just 13 years old in 2014, was the youngest artist in the industry. Some of Ras Pompy's most popular tracks include Nzira Dzevakoma which he sang with Spider Man (also called Mad Spider), Style and Pattern,Tochivharira, Change Giya and Tobhilivha na Most High. Pompy started off his career at Chill Spot Records under the guidance of top Zimdancehall producers, Arnold Kamudyariwa ("Fantan") and Rodger Kadzimwe ( "Levelz" ). Born Nyasha Reginald Mano in Mbare in a family of three, he is the last born. Pompy went to Morgan High School before getting a scholarship to study at Borrowdale Brook Academy as part of their community programme for disadvantaged but talented children. Pompy was known to maintain good time balance for his music career and education. Ras Pompy recorded his first song, called Mwari Baba, when he was just 8 years old and doing his Grade 3. Ras Pompy got the name Ras Pompy from his friends in the Mbare neighbourhood. He has said that he was inspired by fellow Zim dancehall artiste Kinnah. “If you look closely you will realise that Kinnah is very popular around here. He is one of the few artistes that my generation watched perform and we could relate with his message. He has a huge impact in my life. He inspired me and continues to do so even today” Pompy toured the UK in 2014 as part of the Zvirikumbofamba Sei Tour with other artists Jay C, Lady Bee, Dhadza D, Loud H Mbada and Lewaz Skattah.
ZimDancehall
Albums
Tracks
- Wakonzeresa
- We Nuh Give Up
- Ndokuda
- Emoji Face Friends
- Shanduko
- Terere
- Ndopanzira Here Apa
- Kuvhima
- Shandisa
- Chintaulila
- Chimero
- Skin To Skin
- Usadzoke
- Mwana Weminana
- Pidigu Dhi-i
Featured In
- The Mixed Bag — Ndiroore