Victor Kunonga

Victor Kunonga and his band, “Peace,” are a Zimbabwean musical

phenomenon.   A masterful story-teller and lyricist, his songs derive

from a profound sense of dignity and social awareness, confronting

issues of poverty, dispossession, and the rights of ordinary people.

Kunonga’s masterful guitar playing, subtle lyrics, and charismatic

stage presence have garnered a devoted following of fans at his Friday

night shows, held in Harare’s premier jazz venue, the Mannenberg.

Kunonga’s debut album, “Such is Life,” launched him as one of the most

exciting new talents in the music industry, receiving critical acclaim

and success in the local charts. His second release, “UYO,” has been

described as “a gem” (The Standard); “a fantastic piece” (Financial

Gazette) and “mind blowing” (The Herald).  Kunonga’s

characteristically Zimbabwean afrobeat derives from many influences,

including strains of the legendary Thomas Mapfumo, Oliver Mtukudzi,

and Louis Mhlanga.  However, it is the legacy of the great Zimbabwean

guitar bands of the 1980s that really shine through his music, such as

Devera Ngwena, Bhundu Boys, Four Brothers, Jonah Sithole and the Deep

Horizon.

Kunonga is a social activist, who strive to work toward social justice

and change thorugh his music.  Since 2006, he has acted as the

Southern African Ambassador against Poverty, performing at Stand Up

Against Poverty concerts in Harare’s oldest township of Mbare, as well

as the huge satellite township of Chitungwiza.  Kunonga has also

participated in campaigns on behalf of Action Aid, the UNDP,

Zimbabwe’s National Aids Council, and the organization Football

Against Aids in Zimbabwe.

Above all, Kunonga values the opportunity to compose and play his

music from a place ‘deep within,’ winning the hearts of all who hear it.

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