Soul Jah Love

Soul Muzavazi Musaka, known professionally as Soul Jah Love (22 November 1989 – 16 February 2021), was an award-winning Zimbabwean musician credited as a pioneer of mainstream Zimdancehall.[1][2] He was declared a hero for his contributions to music.[3] Among several hit singles, Soul Jah Love had tracks "Ndini Uya Uya", "Gum-kum" (2012), "Pamamonya Ipapo." (2016)[4] Posthumous work included "Ndichafa Rinhi" (2021).[5] He also won numerous ZIMA awards for "Ndini Uya Uya", "Gum-kum" (2012), "Pamamonya Ipapo." (2016). "Ndini Uya Uya", "Gum-kum" (2012), "Pamamonya Ipapo." (2016) were the first major hits that brought the late Soul Jah Love international recognition in Dancehall. He was widely referred to as "Chibaba".

Soul Jah Love
Born
Soul Muzavazi Musaka

(1989-11-22)22 November 1989
Died16 February 2021(2021-02-16) (aged 31)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Resting placeWarren Hills Cemetery
Musical career
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2000s–2021

Death

Soul Jah Love died at the age of 31 after succumbing to diabetes upon arrival at Mbuya Dorcus Hospital, which was diagnosed when he was seven years old.[6][7][2] Due to his impact on the youths, helping fight against drug abuse by using his voice and talent, he was named a provincial hero. He was laid to rest at Warren Hills Cemetery in Harare where he received a military ovation send off.[8] Leading to his death, Soul Jah Love had been in the spotlight due to his latest released songs which spoke of depression, loneliness among others.

References
  1. "Soul Jah Love: A rebel with a cause". The Sunday Mail. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  2. "Soul Jah Love's music was relatable, it spoke to us . . . Zimbos mourn mwana waSthembeni". The Chronicle. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  3. "JUST IN: Huge send off for Soul Jah Love King of Zim dancehall". The Herald. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  4. "Souljah Love's moment of truth". The Sunday News. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  5. Nyavaya, Kennedy (21 February 2021). "Zimbabwe: Soul Jah Love Laid to Rest". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  6. "BREAKING: Soul Jah Love dies". The Chronicle. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  7. "Hitmaker Soul Jah Love Dies". ZimDaily. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  8. "Soul Jah Love Burial: Mourners Leave a Trail of Destruction at Warren Hills". 21 February 2021.


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