Chaka Ngwenya
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| Birth name | Chakanaka Watch |
| Born | Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe |
| Origin | Zimbabwean |
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| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1998 |
| Associated acts | Oliver Mtukudzi Bashiri Johnson Tocky Vybes |
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| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Citizenship | Zimbabwe |
Chaka Ngwenya is a singer, song writer, music producer and a philanthropist.[1][2][3]
Early background
Born Chakanaka Watch, Chaka Ngwenya was born in Chinhoyi a small town west of the capital city of Harare. Ngwenya is the first child of Chiwoniso and Fashion Watch, he has five siblings. He attended his primary education at Chinhoyi Primary School and his secondary education at Nemakonde High School.
Background
In 1992 he played for Caps United who he had short stint with. In 1997, he became known as a radio Dj working for Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation Radio 3, now PowerFM and his popular gospel music hits program. He is also the leader of one Zimbabwe’s first Gospel contemporary boy band The Soul Seekers of the 90s. In 2008 he was director of SARFM Radio in USA.[4][5][6][7]
Discography
Albums
- Patinonyengetera Volume 1
- Patinonyengetera Volume 2
- Patinonyengetera Volume 3[8]
Singles
- Ini ndina Jesu wangu – Chaka Ngwenya ft Jane Doka and Sabastian Magacha
- I surrender all – Chaka Ngwenya
- Makanaka Jesu and Vabati VaJehovah [9]
- Ishe Tibatsireyi Feat Tocky Vibes, Timothy Ngwenya, Kuda Mahiya and Soul Seekers 2020
- Hakuna akaita saJesu – chaka Ngwenya
- Chivi – Chaka Ngwenya Ft Kuda Mahiya Soul Seekers
- Mwoyo wangu wasarudza (HYM) Chaka Ngwenya Ft Timothy Ngwenya and Soul Seekers
- Siyabonga Ft Thembalami and Wellington Kwenda
- Zvichanaka/Kuzolunga - Chaka Ngwenya ft Sabastian Magacha, Peter Mparutsa, Pastor G, Nyasha Mutonhori, Toggy Chivaviro and Dalma Chiwereva[10]
- Orphan Song -Chaka Ngwenya Teaming up with Oliver Mtukudzi and Michael Jackson’s percussionist Bashiri Johnson wrote the song that inspired the Music 4 Orphans concert in 2010 on Broadway in New York[11]
- Naro Vhangeri Ft Melissa Makwasha [12]
- Ndimambo wangu ft Mellisa Makwasha [13]
- As One – Chaka ft New Heritage, Inamori, Nthombi, Justine and Tydre.[14]
Awards
- Zimbabwe Achievers Awards 2018 - Music Artist of the year[15][16]
- American National Award- Alexander Hamilton Immigrant Achievement Awards
- Harlem Community Worker Award.
- Zimbabwe Community News Awards 2020 - Outstanding US Gospel Music Male Artist[17]
Charity work
Chaka Ngwenya has been involved in voluntary work with The Salvation Army in the US and Zimbabwe in feeding the hungry, the oprhans, paying school fees for children and youths and building a school in Guruve. In 2011 he launched a song project for charity.[18]
Personal life
Chaka is married to Tsitsi Watch since 2020 and have a son born 2018.
References
- ↑ "Ngwenya's music inspires | The Standard". Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ Firger, Jessica. "'The heartbeat of Africa in New York'". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ "A Zimbabwean Voice in Harlem". New York City News Service. 2008-05-14. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ "Former ZBC DJ Says Some Americans' Views on Africa Fascinating". VOA. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ "People - Chaka Ngwenya, | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News". WNYC. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ "CNN.com - Transcripts". edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ "Fourth of July Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr". U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe. 2017-07-06. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ amlambo. "Chaka Ngwenya bounces back". NewsDay Zimbabwe. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ "Collabos pay off for Vabati VaJehova – CapitalkFM". Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ "VIDEO: Zvichanaka-Kuzolunga : Chaka Ngwenya featuring Friends". Zimbo Jam. 2019-04-04. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ Herald, The. "US, Zim artistes sing for charity". The Herald. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ amlambo. "Veteran musician drops video". NewsDay Zimbabwe. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ "Chaka Ngwenya collabo with Melissa Makwasha pays dividends". Zim Community News. 2020-05-16. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ User, Super. "AS ONE An International Peace Concert Featuring Japan's Inamori Art Project Group: Love, Peace & Unity 2020". newheritagetheatre.org. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ Kubickova, Iva; More, Content Marketing Executive. "WorldRemit at the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards 2018". WorldRemit. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ "ZAA Australia Opens Nominations As Alfred Kainga Wins Big In Washington – Australia ZAA". Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ "Zim community News 2020 award winners announced". Zim Community News. 2021-01-31. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ↑ "Zimbabwe: Ngwenya Launches a Project for Orphans". allafrica.com. 30 October 2011. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
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