Soul Jah Love

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Soul Jah Love
Born
Soul Muzavazi Musaka

(1989-11-22)22 November 1989
Died16 February 2021(2021-02-16) (aged 31)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Resting placeWarren Hills Cemetery
Musical career
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musical artist
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2000s–2021
Associated acts

Soul Musaka, known professionally as Soul Jah Love (22 November 1989 – 16 February 2021) was an award-winning Zimbabwean musician credited as a pioneer of mainstream Zimdancehall.[1][2] He was declared a hero for his contributions to music.[3] Among several hit singles, Soul Jah Love had tracks "Ndini Uya Uya", "Gum-kum" (2012), "Pamamonya Ipapo." (2016)[4] Posthumous work included "Ndichafa Rinhi" (2021).[5] He also won numerous ZIMA awards for "Ndini Uya Uya", "Gum-kum" (2012), "Pamamonya Ipapo." (2016). "Ndini Uya Uya", "Gum-kum" (2012), "Pamamonya Ipapo." (2016) were the first major hits that brought the late Soul Jah Love international recognition in Dancehall. He was widely referred to as "Chibaba"

Death[]

Soul Jah Luv died at the age of 31 after succumbing to diabetes upon arrival at Mbuya Dorcus Hospital, which was diagnosed when he was seven years old.[6][7][2]

References[]

  1. ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Soul Jah Love: A rebel with a cause". The Sunday Mail. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b Chronicle, The. "Soul Jah Love's music was relatable, it spoke to us . . . Zimbos mourn mwana waSthembeni". The Chronicle. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  3. ^ Herald, The. "JUST IN: Huge send off for Soul Jah Love". The Herald. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  4. ^ News, The Sunday. "Souljah Love's moment of truth". The Sunday News. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  5. ^ Nyavaya, Kennedy (21 February 2021). "Zimbabwe: Soul Jah Love Laid to Rest". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  6. ^ Chronicle, The. "BREAKING: Soul Jah Love dies". The Chronicle. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Hitmaker Soul Jah Love Dies". ZimDaily. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
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