Soul Jah Love
Soul Jah Love | |
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| Born | Soul Muzavazi Musaka 22 November 1989 |
| Died | 16 February 2021 (aged 31) Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Resting place | Warren Hills Cemetery |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000s–2021 |
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
- ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Soul Jah Love: A rebel with a cause". The Sunday Mail. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Herald, The. "JUST IN: Huge send off for Soul Jah Love". The Herald. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ News, The Sunday. "Souljah Love's moment of truth". The Sunday News. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Nyavaya, Kennedy (21 February 2021). "Zimbabwe: Soul Jah Love Laid to Rest". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ Chronicle, The. "BREAKING: Soul Jah Love dies". The Chronicle. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Hitmaker Soul Jah Love Dies". ZimDaily. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
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