Mukudzei Chitsama (born 18 November 1998), known professionally as Holy Ten is a Zimbabwean rapper, song writer and music producer and nicknamed “Mujaya” by fans, is a prominent figure in Zimbabwe’s hip hop scene.

Holy Ten
Birth nameMukudzeyi Chitsama
Also known asMujaya[1]
Born18 November 1998[2]
Harare, Zimbabwe
OriginKaranga
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2016–present
LabelsSamanyanga Sounds
Website
  • Youtube (Holy Ten)[3]
  • TikTok (Holy Ten)
  • Instagram (holytenmusic)

He was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, Holy Ten – who dubs himself the “Leader of the Youth” and “Speaker of the Truth” – has emerged as a significant voice in the genre. He is recognized for his incisive social commentary and innovative musical style.[4]

Career edit

He made several collaborations which include the one he did with Voltz Jt, titled, How Far. He is also known for beefing up with his rivals the likes of Voltz Jt.[5][6] He once said that he was disappointed by fellow artists albums referring to Jah Prayzah and Winky Dee’s albums.[7] He dominated Changamire Awards in March 2023.[8] He rallied behind president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa in 2023 Zimbabwean general elections.[9]

Albums edit

  • Risky Life 2 (2024)
  • New Bhundu Boyz (2023)
  • Book Of Malachi (2023)
  • Energy (2022)[10][11]
  • Risky Life (2021)
  • Suicide Notes (2019)

References edit

  1. ^ https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/standard-style/article/200002056/voltz-jt-responds-to-holy-ten
  2. ^ https://www.pindula.co.zw/Holy_Ten/
  3. ^ https://youtube.com/@holyten?si=dbLvlhNuO0wZYsgr
  4. ^ ChitsamaNovember 18, Holy TenBornMukudzei; music, 1998NationalityZimbabweanYears active2016-CurrentKnown forRap. "Holy Ten". Pindula. Retrieved 15 October 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ chekai, Lemuel (11 October 2022). "Holy Ten Trashes Voltz JT's New Album". 263Chat. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  6. ^ Mavhimira, Bridget Wadzanai. "Voltz JT responds to Holy-Ten". The Standard. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  7. ^ Mavhimira, Bridget Wadzanai. "Recently released albums disappoint Holy Ten". The Standard. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Holy Ten dominates Changamire Festival Awards". The Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Holy Ten rallies behind President's projects". The Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  10. ^ "2022 album releases: artistes blowing hot & cold". The Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Holy Ten 'blames' Macheso for his latest flop – The Sunday Mail". www.sundaymail.co.zw. Retrieved 24 October 2023.