On 29 November 1993, Obey Makamure, popularly known under the stage name Tocky Vibes, a Zimbabwean award-winning Zimdancehall artist, songwriter and lyricist was born.
Makamure was born in Rugare Suburb, Harare. He was first spotted by top Zimdancehall artist Winky D, which led to recordings of his earlier music. His parents wanted him to focus on his studies and thought the music scene would affect his studies.
They moved him back to their rural home in Chivi Masvingo Province, and later he moved to their farm in Rusape outside of Mutare. Later local reggae and dancehall artist Emmanuel “Guspy Warrior mafia19” Manyeruke took him in and helped reignite his career. He made frequent visits to Harare to record until he decided to reside in the capital permanently.
Tocky Vibes is one of the most watched Zimbabwean musicians on the popular music video channel, You Tube with millions of views — he had breached the 10 million mark within three years of making it onto the music scene.
You Tube has been useful in spreading his work globally and it has also been one of the reasons he is a regular performer, particularly in the United Kingdom.
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