Kudzai Sevenzo is a Zimbabwean actress and singer born in Harare, Zimbabwe.[1] She was recognized as a talented performer by actor Nyambi Nyambi Jr.

Kudzai Sevenzo
Born (1979-05-03) May 3, 1979 (age 45)
Harare, Zimbabwe
NationalityZimbabwean
Occupation(s)Jazz Musician, Actress and TV Presenter

Career background

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Kudzai Sevenzo's [2] career was launched by the African media house MNET on the television talent show Project Fame.[3] Kudzai competed against 16 contestants from across the continent. Kudzai Sevenzo was selected to be the sole representative of Zimbabwe and became one of three contestants who showcased their songwriting talent.[4] Kudzai made it to the penultimate round of Project Fame. Following this, she released her debut album titled 'On a Day Like This,' produced by Andrew Baird.[5]

She released her second album, Child of Africa, which was also produced by Andrew Baird.

Kudzai anchored a magazine show on MNET called Studio 53,[6] which saw her traveling across Africa and exploring its cuisine, arts, and culture. The show allowed her to explore the diversity of Africa and interview Africa's first female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Kudzai Sevenzo". Music In Africa (in French). 2015-07-03. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  2. ^ African, Films. "Singer, Actress, Presenter (Zimbabwe)". Profile. Africa Films. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Star Profile :Kudzai Sevenzo". 8 June 2014.
  4. ^ Fred, Zindi. "Mining index rises Constitution, Elections top Politburo Agenda Kudzai Sevenzo: Zim's shining star". Herald. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  5. ^ Kudzai, Sevenzo. "On a day like this". Grooveshark. Archived from the original on 29 March 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  6. ^ Studio 53. "53 EXTRA". Article. MNET. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)