Karoi musician yearns for recognition
Controversial and raunchy rapper Kikky Badass, born Christabel Mahlungwa, who had a very short stint in marriage says she divorced her husband because marriage was not working for her.
Kikky married her then lover and businessman Benias Mupasiri in December 2019, sending tongues wagging on social media.
Recently rumours started circulating that she had divorced in less than three years.
Speaking in an interview on recently, Kikky revealed that she was the one who ended the marriage at a time when the couple was planning their white wedding.
“I was married customarily and we were actually planning our wedding,” she said.
“I have never put my relationship on social media and if I had done people would have known when things started to go wrong.
“I felt like the marriage wasn’t serving me. “I appreciate growth and it wasn’t growing into what I expected. I like someone who is strong-minded like I am.
“They will always be conflict because you cannot dictate how I should run my life.
“I want a strong-minded person who shares a vision with me, a person who wants to grow with me and make a difference in the world, and a person who wants to get the money.”
When the rapper got married she said her husband was supportive of her musical career.
“I am very happy I found love, it has been God. I am also grateful to my parents. They took care of me up to where I am, I owe them a lot,” she said.
“My hubby is supportive and I won’t quit music, in fact I will be making more music with the support of my husband.”
Kikky revealed that she is now in a relationship with someone else whose identity she declined to reveal.
She said she would want to get married again if a chance comes.
“Definitely I would want to get married again, I believe in the marriage institution. The problem is what we are getting these days is different,” she said.
The rapper, who was raised by church elders in ZAO - GA, said she was once put under disciplinary action when she released the video to body conversations.
is a raunchy music video, which she exhibits sexual scenes in a lingerie that leaves nothing to imagination.
Kikky left tongues wagging after starring in Enzo Ishall’s video, where she gyrates, with her bums wrapped in a linen cloth, leaving little to imagination.
Her dance routines also divided opinion, with many saying it was immoral and not fit for local television. Speaking to our sister paper Kikky said she didn’t care much about morals that are preached by many.
“I don’t care about how they define morals,” she said. “It was okay for our ancestors to wear skimpy animal stuff, but it is not if I am being creative in my videos.
“I have my principles and cannot be told about morals by hypocrites.
“The good thing about it is that my family supports me to the fullest.”
Recently her controversial video of hogged the limelight.
Her video shows bum shaking explicitly and strip tease scenes.
Karoi - base d musician Evoce Zeremu, popularly known as Fun Killer (pictured right) in music circles, has lamented lack of recognition by radio stations and promoters for musicians from outside Harare and other cities.
Fun Killer, a universal musician who sings dancehall, Afro-pop, jazz, gospel and hip-hop, among other genres, said despite having been in the music industry for close to seven years, he remains “unknown”.
“I started writing songs in 2011 and recorded my first song in 2015,” Fun Killer said.
“I have released several songs and performed alongside big names in the industry for the past seven years.
“My music is played on ZiFM aminyami FM radio stations.
“We are still engaging other radio stations to have our music played and it's difficult if you are coming from outside big cities.”
Fun Killer has released 10 singles and is looking forward to release an album, funds permitting.
“As an upcoming singer, the biggest challenge is lack of funds to record songs, pay for transport and other activities,” he said.
“We do live shows in and around Karoi and lately we have been performing in Harare at Leisure Empire in Chitungwiza.
“We look forward to have more shows in Harare and across the country as we seek to grow the Fun Killer brand.”
Fun Killer has shared the stage with Seh Calaz and Hwindi President, among others.
The Karoi-born musician said he would want to set up a recording studio to promote young talent.
“My wish is to have my own recording studio where I would identify and nurture upcoming musicians,” he said. and
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“I would want to get into collaborations with local and international artists to grow my brand.”
Fun Killer said he would want to have his music played globally and videos shown on international TV channels like Trace Africa, Channel O or BET TV.
The musician was born in Karoi where he did part of his primary education before transferring to Mahombekombe Primary School in Kariba where he completed his Grade 7.
He later moved to Harare for his secondary education at Mufakose 2 High School.
His songs include Vaidzidzira, Vanondivenga, Chirungu Pacompany and Sweet Chocolate, among others.