By A Correspondent| The music industry in Zimbabwe has seen the rise of new musicians, and Sandra Kudzayi Wayerera is one of the latest talents to emerge and grace the industry.

Wayerera (28), whose stage name is Miss Black, recorded and has recently released her debut album titled “Ruva Rangu”.

The album, which has five tracks some of which include Zvandinokudira, Ruva Rangu and Stay With Me, is set to rock the airwaves on the local music scene as the budding artist claims her niche in the industry.

One of the songs to watch out for on the new album is Stay with me which has a rich melody of lyrics expertly curated with a powerful African rhythm whose lyrics include……

“……ndinonzwa kumerera kana ukanditarisa, kana ukagara uri apa zvinhu zvinoendeka, ngaupfute moto usadzime bodo, i will never let this love fade away, negative energy get away……”

The album also boasts of a collection of 4 other impressive songs which were written by the budding musician.

A medical doctor by profession who doubles as a musician, Miss Black believes that music not only soothes the soul but it is that special language that every human being understands despite their age, race or language.

Tracing her musical journey, Dr Wayerera said:

“It all started at Devuli Primary school. For one to join the school choir, one was supposed to be in grade 5 but i was accepted when i was only in Grade 3.”

Youngest Chorist

It was however not an easy road as she had to prove her worth.

“I had broken tradition and joined the school choir when everyone else was told to wait and i became the youngest chorist. I was admitted and given the green light to sing with other pupils who were way older than me and for me this was a feat.

Miss Black, who currently works at Beitbridge General Hospital added:

“Everyone was surprised when i made it into the choir but i believe they saw something that I didn’t see back then, and they accepted me as a member of the choir. I had to prove my worth and i didn’t disappoint.”

The musical journey continued at St Emmanuel when she was in High school. Dr Wayerera said from 2000 to date, she has not stopped singing.

“Besides singing at school, i was also a member of our church choir. Singing for me was natural and I loved music so much.”

Her debut album “Ruva Rangu”, was inspired by the need to stand on her own two feet and showcase her talent besides expanding her musical career.

“Music defines me and this is why i write songs. I can relate to music and it also relates to everything that goes on around me. Lyrics just flow and i feel fulfilled through music.”

The Beginning

To date, Dr Wayerera has written several songs, 4 of which are set to be released in another album.

“I have faith that this is just the beginning. I am optimistic that i will expand my musical career from being a local, to a regional and to being an international artist.

I believe music is a special language that every human being understands and it soothes the soul when properly delivered to its audience.”

Further tracing her musical journey, Miss Black said she has grown from being a mere vocalist to a budding artist.

“When i started recording in 2018, I was just putting vocals for different artists at New Rules Entertainment under a multi talented producer called Fungayi Paradzai aka Fun F.

In 2019, that’s when this producer sat with me and he encouraged me to embark on my own music career.”

Miss Black was however reluctant to take the advice.

“I agreed to do it but I was so nervous to start music in a professional way because I knew it would need me to go an extra mile if not miles.”

Her current manager Pamella Nyabadza came in handy and also encouraged her to pursue her dreams and record the album.

“Nyabadza believed in me when I was just starting and i was in my infancy. Like any other new kid on the block, there is that element of doubt, but my manager encouraged me. I am thankful for all the support that i am getting from her.”

Besides singing, Miss Black is also a businesswoman.

The eldest sibling in a family of two, the rising artist is originally from Bindura, although she grew up in Birchenough Bridge before she moved to Beitbridge where she is working as a medical doctor at Beitbridge General Hospital.