Ngonidzashe Kambarami

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Ngonidzashe Kambarami
Birth nameNgonidzashe Kambarami
Also known asNgonie
Ngoni
Born (1983-10-19) 19 October 1983 (age 37)
Mabvuku, Harare Province, Harare
Origin, Harare Province, ZW
GenresR&B, Soul, , Ragga, Jazz, , Museve
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter, arranger, dancer, choreographer
InstrumentsVocals, acoustic guitar, keyboard, drums
Years active2002–present
Labels,
Associated acts
Website[1]

Ngonidzashe Kambarami (born 19 October 1983), popularly known as Ngonie, is a Zimbabwean musician who has produced three albums to date: Ndinoimba, Angu Mashoko, and idenderedzwa. His debut song "Ndiwe Chete" launched his music career in 2002, leading to the release of his first album.

Biography[]

Ngonie was born Ngonidzashe Kambarami on 19 October 1983 in Mabvuku Harare.[1][2] He is the last of four boys and was educated at Donnybrook Primary School and Mabvuku High School in Mabvuku and also at Foundation College in Old Tafara, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Discography[]

2002: Ndinoimba[]

Main article: Ndinoimba

Track listing[]

  • 1. Bvuma (4.18)
  • 2. Ndapererwa (4.43) features
  • 3. Ndiwe Chete (5.01)
  • 4. Donna (4.22)
  • 5. Tell Me Why (3.45) features Kevin from Trinity as Rastah Kev
  • 6. Ndinochema (4.56)
  • 7. C'mon now (1.13) an interlude
  • 8. Wakaenda (5.14)
  • 9. Tamba (5.10)
  • 10. Happy Birthday (3.42) featuring Gumiso
  • 11. Wabata moyo wangu (4.27) written by Janet
  • 12. Ndinotenda (4.45)
  • 13. Wakaenda (5.07) – Stardust Mixx

This album was produced by the duo of Tatenda "Take 5" Jenami and Sipho "TBA" Mkhuhlane of that Squad.

2004: Angu Mashoko[]

Main article: Angu Mashoko

Track listing[]

  • 1. Shamwari (5.00) features Alexio Kawara
  • 2. Angela (5.39)
  • 3. Tsika (5.02)
  • 4. Nherera (4.44) features
  • 5. Dekadzo (4.11)
  • 6. Rudo neChido (5.04)
  • 7. Mazakwatira (3.49) with
  • 8. Pedyo Newe (6.02)
  • 9. Kuswera Newe (4.28)
  • 10. Jabulani (3.44) featuring Carmelita
  • 11. Shoko (4.38)
  • 12. Kundivenga (3.43)
  • 13. Zunza (Radio edit of Mazakwatira) (3.30)

This album was produced by (Pedyo Newe) and , and for Ngonie's own label.

2007: idenderedzwa[]

Main article:

Track listing[]

  • 1. Ndamuwana (5.39)
  • 2. Thembie (4.22)
  • 3. Haumurovi (4.02)
  • 4. Ndichakuda (4.42)
  • 5. Back Home (3.39) features
  • 6. Hupenyu (4.08)
  • 7. Swedera (4.45) features
  • 8. Kuchema/Purezha (6.32)
  • 9. Nhinhi (4.53)
  • 10. Wandichada (4.57) featuring Leonard Mapfumo
  • 11. Mwari (5.54)
  • 12. Mumwe wangu (3.50)
  • 13. Thembie Guitar Mix (4.22)

This album was produced by , , , Clive "Mono" Mukundu and for Ngonie's private label . The album is distributed by Metro Studios under a and was released into stores on 20 December 2007.

Awards[]

Ngonie received an award for from the Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) 2004. His a cappella performance of "Donna" at the 2002 show with also received the award for best performance in its category.[3]

TV appearances and performances[]

He has appeared on Spotlight and as a contestant, and has had guest appearances on the popular Zimbabwean show shown on ZBC (Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation) and (Sky channel 223). His songs "Angela" and "Shamwari" have also been used as background music for a number of episodes of this show.

References[]

  1. ^ "Ngonie's MySpace Page". Retrieved 22 December 2007.[dead link]
  2. ^ "ZimVibes Profile". Retrieved 22 December 2007.
  3. ^ "Zima night belonged to Tuku, Moyo". Retrieved 22 December 2007.[permanent dead link]

Other links[]

  • The Daily Mirror [2]
  • The Daily Mirror [3]
  • ZimVibes Profile [4]
  • The Herald It's not all Rosy Ngoni- 24 December 2005 December 2005[permanent dead link]
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