ZIM REGGAE ARTISTE MAKES WAVES IN EUROPE
SOUTH African based Zimbabwean singer-cum-sculptor, Richard “Tafi Aarts” Tafirenyika, is making waves on the international scene with his metal sculptures.
Tafi Aarts, who is a reggae musician as well as a metal art sculptor, says his works have created a lot of demand in Germany, Australia and the Middle East. He said he wrote his first song at the age of 14.
“I wrote my first song at the age of 14 after realising how easy it was for me to chant over popular reggae riddims of the era.
“I amassed a lot of writings which are timelessly valuable and that I occasionally records in reggae and Afro-fusion styles.
“I am set to release my first 12 track Afro-fusion album entitled ‘Nadzo Nadzo’ featuring tracks like Mudhara Gumbo and Gatare produced by Anthony Gasani and engineered by Mfumu Phiri.
“I am also currently working on my first reggae album after ‘Ndimi Ndimi’, which I participated on the 12 Tribes riddim compilation,” he said.
He said the song ‘‘Ndimi Ndimi’’ has
been well received by the audience world over with his unique chanting style and message.
“The song talks about my mother, wife and all other “Angels” whom I thank for being there all the time for me. The track was produced by Cape Town based Terrence Dr Dread Mpakula for Upliftment Records.”
Born on September 24 in 1981, Tafi Aartz believes he is a musician with passion in metal art sculptor.
“I am also a metal art sculptor specialising mostly in world animals and custom request builds.
“Most of my pieces and creations are reaching all over the world including countries like Australia, Germany and the Middle East.
“The feedback is overwhelming,” he added.
The Chitungwiza-bred artist is married with five kids and hopes to inspire other ghetto youths through his work.