Victor Takudzwa Benison (born July 26, 2001) best known as Vykyboy is a Zimbabwean singer, songwriter and musician[1]
Early life and career
editBorn at Gutu Mission Hospital[2] in Gutu District, Zimbabwe, Vykyboy began recording music professionally in 2016, releasing his debut single "I put my trust" in 2018, produced by Legion (Wilton Isheanesu Doba)[3][1] He continued to build his discography with the release of "Camilla" in 2021, followed by "Mama" in 2022. In the same year he released his debut EP titled "What Happens After - WHA The EP, featuring four tracks: "For me," "Batikai muchiround," "Like I do," and "For a fact." Additionally, he collaborated with DJ Rimo Jackson and Denimwoods[4] on the song "Ngisakufuna." He did his first tour and performed in India in March 2024, where he was welcomed by Diego Mauricio and Mourtada Fall. [5]
Education
editAttended primary school at Cecil John Rhodes School[6], in Gweru and graduated high high school at Advent Hope Academy[7], Harare.
Discography
editSingles
edit| Title | Artist (s) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| I put my trust[8] | Vykyboy | 2018 |
| Woza be my prom[9] | Vykyboy | 2021 |
| Camilla[10] | Vykyboy | 2021 |
| Mama[11] | Vykyboy | 2022 |
| UriWangu[12] | Vykyboy | 2023 |
| Deep in water[13] | Vykyboy | 2023 |
| Wena[14] | Vykyboy | 2023 |
| Pandakati enda[15] | Vykyboy feat NokuTenda | 2023 |
| Ngisakufuna[16] | Dj Rimo feat Vykyboy x Denimwoods | 2023 |
Collections
editVykyboy's first Single Playlist (EP) What Happens After - (WHA The EP)[17][18][19][20][21] was released in November 2022.
| Track | Title | Artist (s) | Record Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | For me | Vykyboy | Footpace.africa |
| 2 | Batikai muchiround | Vykyboy | Footpace.africa |
| 3 | Like I do | Vykyboy | Footpace.africa |
| 4 | For a face | Vykyboy | Footpace.africa |
References
edit- ^ a b Chitsatso, Kudzai. "Vykyboy shares his Indian experiences". The Standard. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Gutu Mission Hospital - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Legion". Music In Africa. 2015-11-10. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Denimwoods - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Chitsatso, Kudzai. "Vykyboy shares his Indian experiences". The Standard. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Cecil John Rhodes School Gweru - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Advent Hope Academy - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Director Sir Ash (2018-04-18). VICKY BEE - I PUT MY TRUST IN YOU. Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ Vykyboy (2021-11-21). Vykyboy - Woza Be My Prom. (Official Audio). Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ Vykyboy (2021-12-12). Vykyboy - Camilla (Official Audio). Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ Vykyboy (2022-05-20). Vykyboy - Mama (Official Video). Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ Vykyboy (2023-04-16). Vykyboy - UriWangu (Official Audio). Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ Vykyboy (2023-07-26). Vykyboy - Deep In Water (Official Audio). Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ Vykyboy (2023-09-28). Vykyboy - Wena (Official Audio). Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ Vykyboy (2023-11-10). Vykyboy - Pandakati Enda ft. NokuTenda (Official Video). Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ Rimo Jackson (2023-06-25). DJ Rimo - Ngisakufuna (feat Vykyboy x Denimwoods) [Official Video]. Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ For Me. Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Vykyboy (2022-11-26). Vykyboy - For Me (Official Audio). Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ Vykyboy (2022-11-26). Vykyboy - Batikai Muchiround (Official Audio). Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ Vykyboy (2022-11-26). Vykyboy - Like I do (Official Audio). Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ Vykyboy (2022-11-26). Vykyboy - For a Fact (Official Audio). Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via YouTube.