System Tazvida

System Tazvida was a popular Zimbabwean Sungura musician who rose to prominence in the early 1990s with hits such as Anodyiwa Haataure and Bhebhi Rakanaka, Mushandi ndiMambo. His background influenced his lyrics and his unique style of music. Born Fanuel Nyasha Tazvida on 2 May 1968 in Zaka, Masvingo. He was nicknamed System the microphone wizard after proving that he was a singer in his own right, much to the surprise of his kith and kin. He was married to Barbra Mabuyaye. System started his career with the Spides Band and he was the lead singer. From the Spides Band, he joined Muza's Combination up until 1989 together with Tineyi Chikupo. He became a household name after the release of Mabhauwa which was written by Cephas Karushanga who was also a member of the Khiama Boys as well as Alick Macheso. After having made an impact backed by the Khiama Boys, Tazvida and Karushanaga left Khiama Boys and formed Mabhauwa Express. The Tazvida-Karushanga led Mabhauwa Express which flopped. Tazvida went on to join the Sungura Boys led by Ephraim Joe who is believed to be the pioneer of Sungura music. In 1993, he formed his own Chazezesa Challengers together with his young brother Peter Tazvida, Leeroy Lunga and Lucky Mumiriki. The band mixed elements of Sungura and traditional sounds, creating an appealing blend that resonated well with mostly the rural folk. Backed by his Chazezesa Challengers which was also known as Boys dzeSmoko. Tazvida's career blossomed as he released a string of hits. Some of the songs which became popular include Mushandi ndiMambo, Anodyiwa Haataure and Dai Hanzvadzi Yairoorwa amongst others. The albums released by Tazvida and his band in the mid 1990s were amongst the top selling albums during this time. Rudo Tsika Nemagariro sold more than 20 000 copies, while 'Mutunhu Unemago' sold 30 000 copies. At the time of his death, Tazvida was amongst the top 5 selling artists in Zimbabwe. As the title of the albums indicate, Tazvida's music was social commentary mixed with humorous lyrics and satirical subjects.Tazvida's music resonated well with the rural and farm folk whose way of life he included in his songs. These people were never noticed since they lacked the buying power, but Tazvida revolutionalised this notion. Tazvida popularised these very people and helped link them to the urban folk which had a different lifestyle altogether.

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