Soul Jah Love live in Cyprus - All you need to know about him

Cyprus!!! Are you ready for Soul Jah Love this weekend? 5 more days to go and here's some things you need to know about Soul Jah Love. 

Soul Jah Love is an award winning and popular Zimbabwean dance hall artist who rose to prominence in 2012 with hit tracks such as "Ndini Uya uya" and "Gum-kum". 

He is often compared to the Jamaican Vybz Kartel. He is known for making the "Chibabababa", "Hauite Hauite" and "Conquering" signature chants which appear in all of his songs. 

Background 
Jah Love was Born Soul Musaka on 22 November 1989 and has a twin brother named John.

Early life 
He grew up in the capital city of Zimbabwe, Harare but lost his mother when he was only 1-year-old, after which he went to live with his grandmother, who would later die when he was in Grade 5. His father passed away in 2005 at which time they were living in Waterfalls, before he was evicted by his step-mother from their family house.

Personal life 
He is married to Bounty Lisa, a fellow Zimbabwean dance hall musician. The two are believed to have met in the music industry. Their marriage has sustained their respective careers as they have done some collaborations together on a number of songs.

Education 
He attended Mhofu Primary School, Prospect Primary School and Lord Malvern High School where he expressed a keen interest in music.

Music career 
Soul Jah Love is believed to have started singing whilst in high school although he did not make an impact. He was virtually not known before until he released his hit "Ndini uya uya" which rocked the airwaves in 2012. The song made waves on almost all local radio stations. It topped Star FM charts for many weeks. He also made a collaboration with Shinsoman who went on to make waves in the music industry. Within a few months of hogging the limelight, the talented chanter won two awards at 2013 Zim Dancehall Awards for the Best Collaboration and Best Upcoming Artist. The youthful crooner also penned a song in honour of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe in 2014. The dreadlocked artist continued to rise and in December 2013, he was voted the third best male dance-hall artiste and walked away with R2 500. He became one of the few dance-hall chanters to play alongside a live band. On his formal engagement party held at the Harare Gardens, he unveiled his 22 member band. The band became the largest after Oliver Mtukudzi and Alick Macheso's bands. 

Collaborations

Jah Love has had successful collaborations with a number of locally established musicians. Late in 2014, he teamed up with Dendera maestro Sulumani Chimbetu in the latter's album. They collaborated on a song titled Nyuchi which rocked the airwaves due to the unusual combination of voices. He has also worked with the South African based urban groover Nox Guni popularly known in the music industry as Nox on a love song titled "Takafitana" which was realised early in 2014. 

Soul Jah also did a single collaboration song with the Dancehall legend Winky D in 2014 and this gesture was hailed by fans as it brought together the country's most celebrated dancehall voices together. The combination was further strengthened when Winky D performed at Soul Jah Love's 25th birthday held at Tangashinga Club in Highfield in 2014.

Success

Soul Jah Love continued to shine as he was appointed a brand ambassador for Jan Jam Fashions in April 2014. Though the deal was yet to be finalised the Jan Jam management which described him as the man of the moment said they wanted to engage him for at least three years. The fashion company dressed the dread locked artist and his wife during their engagement party which took place on the 5th of April 2014.

Wow this guy has so much history....  

Don't miss a time with him this Sunday as he thrills music lovers with what he knows how to do best.