Tocky Vibes

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Tocky Vibes
Birth nameObey Makamure
Born (1993-11-29) 29 November 1993 (age 27)
Harare, Zimbabwe
GenresDancehall, Afropop, Experimental
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Lyricist
  • Songwriter
Years active2009–present
Labels
  • Chillspot Records, *Mount Zion Music
Associated acts

Obey Makamure (born 29 November 1993),[1] popularly known under the stage name Tocky Vibes, is a Zimbabwean award-winning Zimdancehall artist, songwriter and lyricist. He has released multiple singles.[2]

Early life[]

Makamure was born in Rugare Suburb, Harare. He was first spotted by top Zimdancehall artist Winky D, which led to recordings of his earlier music. His parents wanted him to focus on his studies and thought the music scene would affect his studies. They moved him back to their rural home in Chivi Masvingo Province, and later he moved to their farm in Rusape outside of Mutare . Later local reggae and dancehall artist Emmanuel "Guspy Warrior mafia19" Manyeruke took him in and helped reignite his career. He made frequent visits to Harare to record until he decided to reside in the capital permanently.[3]

Music career[]

Tocky Vibes released an album Toti Toti in 2015. The album was recorded using live instruments. Before the album Toti Toti HE WON AWARDS at the Zimdancehall awards in 2015 for the songs Tocky Aenda Nenyika and Mhai. Ever since then the artist has become one of the household names. He is considered one of the most talented artists in Zimbabwe because of his lyrics which have a rich social message. Being talented the young man took it by storm and now has another single hit song in 2018 called Chamakuvangu and one above all called Kendura. Faith is yet another and its real that the young man has take it by storm ( Aenda nenyika )[4]

Controversy[]

In 2020 a man named John Vashico, a Tocky Vibes look alike made rounds in Glendale claiming to be the musician's father.[5] Vashico claimed to have fathered Tocky Vibes and other 10 children and deserted them.The claims were dismissed by Tocky Vibes surfacing pictures with his biological father who is based in South Africa.[6]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

List of albums
Title Album Details Number of Tracks
Toti Toti
  • released 2015
 8
Bhora Mutambo
  • released 2016
 14
Rori
  • released 2018
 19
Chamakuvangu
  • released 2018
 23
The Villagers Money, vol. 1
  • released 2019
 14
The Villagers Money, vol. 2
  • released 2019
 13
Dhongi newaya
  • released 2020
 22

Hit Songs[]

  • Mhai
  • Tocky Aenda neNyika
  • Usakande Mapfumo pasi
  • Bhora mutambo
  • Malaika
  • Muchandifunga
  • Tushiri
  • Kenduro

Awards[]

  • Zimbabwe Music Awards People's Choice Award 2014

[]

  • Best Male Artist
  • Best Social Message
  • Song of the Year

References[]

  1. ^ "About Tocky Vibes – Pindula, Local Knowledge". Pindula.co.zw. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Tocky Vibes goes instrumental – NewsDay Zimbabwe". Newsday.co.zw. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Tocky Vibes on". Nehandatv.com. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  4. ^ https://www.herald.co.zw/tocky-vibes-following-tukus-footsteps/
  5. ^ https://iharare.com/misery-smitten-tocky-vibes-look-alike-claims-he-fathered-and-neglected-the-chanter/
  6. ^ https://nehandaradio.com/2020/02/29/fake-tocky-vibes-dad-exposed/
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