Thomas Mapfumo
Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo (born July 3, 1945) is a Zimbabwean musician. He is nicknamed "The Lion of Zimbabwe" and "Mukanya" (the praise name of his clan in the Shona language) for his immense popularity and for the political influence he wields through his music, including his sharp criticism of the government of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe. He both created and popularized Chimurenga music, and is known for his distinctive voice and slow-moving style.
Mapfumo was imprisoned without charges under the white-dominated regime of Rhodesia, and he was hounded by the Mugabe government of Zimbabwe that succeeded it. He lived in exile in the United States for two decades, and in April 2018, returned to Zimbabwe for the first time since 2005 to perform a concert.
Danger Zone
- 2015-02-18T00:00:00.000000Z
Toi Toi
- 2003-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Live at El Rey
- 1999-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Chimurenga '98
- 1998-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Mabasa
- 1984-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Hokoyo!
- 1976-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
NO
- 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000000Z
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