Top Zimdancehall songs of 2022
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- 03 Aug 2022
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According to social media discussions, Zimdancehall is falling into oblivion just like urban grooves, which swept the country in the early 2000s.
Nonetheless, the genre, which is popular in Zimbabwe’s high-density suburbs, continues to produce new talent, with the old guard – including, Winky D, Killer T, Jah Signal, Enzo Ishall and Freeman – solidly booked for events throughout the year.
As part of the A-list of Zimdancehall musicians, Blot, Shashl and Ndunge Yut have joined the party with their tracks played at popular clubs and parties and on radio stations across the country.
Our Southern Africa desk has compiled a playlist of the most popular Zimdancehall songs of 2022.
Manyepo by Shashl ft. Nice Killer
This is a love song off Shashl’s Highway album. Produced by Levels, the song’s video was filmed in Harare’s dusty suburbs.
Ahoyi by Enzo Ishall
Ahoyi is a unique chant used to salute and show respect to people of high value – people with money and beautiful ladies. The track was produced by DJ Tamuka, who has worked with Jah Prayzah.
Usaite Iyoyo by Ndunge Yut and Blot
The song was inspired by popular Zimbabwean sayings dira rizare (pour until it’s full) and shiri inozongofa (the bird will eventually die), which have been trending on social media in 2022. The former phrase is about forgetting your sorrows, especially political woes in the country, through alcohol, and the latter means that all good things come to an end – including the reign of corrupt politicians. Read More…
