By Ndinatsei Mavodza
Afro-jazz artist Blessing Tendai Maramba, popularly known as WekwaMaramba, is set to launch his third album, Nakai, on October 18, 2025, at Charles Austin Theatre in Masvingo.
Speaking to TellZim News, he said the six-track album include songs such as “Beautiful,” “Nakai,” and “KuHarare and described the project as a social commentary on love, migration, and everyday life.
“This album is a social commentary that explores issues of love, way of life, migration and everything else,” said WekwaMaramba.
A chemical engineer by training and a musician by passion, the “Tine Rudo” hit maker promises a memorable experience for his fans.
“The upcoming album Nakai is a work of love and, as the name suggests, it is a beautiful work of art inspired by diverse sounds. One of the tracks to watch out for is called ‘Beautiful,’ which talks about the beauty of an African lady and what that represents,” he said.
He said tickets were available at Bakers World, Music Conah, and Charles Austin Theatre, with general admission priced at US$5, middle rows at US$10, and special seating at US$15.
Having performed internationally this year in countries such as China and Turkey, WekwaMaramba’s new album blends Afro-jazz with global influences for a rich, unique sound.
“This particular album carries a couple of dimensions because we have toured in China and played at a couple of festivals in Turkey. That exposure brought to us a couple of things that contributed to this particular Nakai album,” he said.
Following the Masvingo launch, the artist plans a local tour, with stops scheduled in Harare and Bulawayo.
WekwaMaramba’s earlier songs, including “I Need a Hug” and “Kumusha,” were featured in the 2020 award-winning local film Gonarezhou: The Movie.
