Musician Jah Prayzah today celebrates 33 years. Being a public figure, his life has not been his alone for the past 10 years or so as he has had to make tough decisions which were driven mostly by his fans.

From being booed off the stage and having showgoers pay music promoters to remove him from the stage, Jah Prayzah (real name Mukudzeyi Mukombe), years later, is a proud man as he never let such people deter him from chasing his dream of one day rocking the airwaves.

Married and with five children, Jah Prayzah has grown to become a national treasure, filling venues in the country.

His determination, work ethic and unmatched lyricism that has set him apart from the rest has seen him win several awards, share the stage with numerous artistes — local and international, nurture up-and-coming artistes through his Military Touch Movement and put the local music industry on the world map.

But who is Mukudzeyi Mukombe and 33 years later, is he content with the decisions he has made in life?
Just by looking at him, one can tell that he is a humble person who was raised well, something his mother confirmed.

“Mukudzeyi is a kid who was well behaved and mannered. He was never one to dodge each time we sent him as he was a straightforward person,” said his mother Shirley Savanhu in a recent interview.

Jah Prayzah’s workmates and friends all had one thing to say about him, that he is a very hard working person who takes his art and time very seriously-Chronicle