Mukudzeyi Mukombe, who performs under the stage name Jah Prayzah, is a Zimbabwean contemporary musician and lead member of the band Third Generation. He is popularly referred to by fans and media as "Musoja", the Shona word for "soldier", a name he earned mostly because of his signature band uniform of military regalia. The name "Jah Prayzah" comes from his name, "Mukudzeyi", which means "Praise Him".
| Birth name: | Mukudzeyi Mukombe |
| Also known as: | Musoja |
| Born: | July 04, 1987, Uzumba, Zimbabwe |
| Genres: | Afropop, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s): | Musician, philanthropist, author, brand ambassador, artist manager |
| Instruments: | Vocals, mbira |
| Labels: | Military Touch Movement |
| Associated acts: | Diamond Platnumz, Davido, Mafikizolo, Ex Q, Andy Muridzo, Nutty O, Tahle Wedzinza, Tino Zengeni, Jah Cure |
About Jah Prayzah
Zimbabwean singer nicknamed Musoja who rose to fame as the leader of the band Third Generation. He and the band have found great popularity with albums like 2010's Sungano Yerudo and 2016's Mdhara Vachauya.
Before Fame
He grew up singing and playing the mbira at school and his local church.
Achievement
His band took home 6 trophies at the 2016 NAMA Awards, including Album of the Year and Artist of the Year. They also won an MTV Africa Listener’s Choice Award in 2016.
Family Life
His real name is Mukudzeyi Mukombe. He married Rufaro Chiworeso, with whom he has children.
Associations
She and Ammara Brown are both popular Zimbabwean singers.
Information related to Jah Prayzah
- Zimbabwean musicians
