Sanii Makhalima
| Sanii Makhalima | |
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 Image Via: ZiFM Stereo | |
| Born | Lumgisani Makhalima October 12, 1985 |
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| Employer | ZiFM Stereo |
| Spouse(s) | Fadzai Nyandoro (former) |
| Relatives | Delani Makhalima (brother) |
Sanii Makhalima is a popular multi talented Zimbabwean singer, songwriter and producer. Sanii is also among the pioneers of the Urban Grooves genre in Zimbabwe
Background
Sanii Makhalima was born Lungisani Makhalima. He was married to marriage to Fadzai Nyandoro for five years but the couple separated in 2013. They have two children together.[1] He is younger brother to Delani Makhalima.
Education
He holds a Bachelor of Social Science Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Cape Town and is currently studying towards his Masters in Business Administration.[2]
Music career
Sanii started singing at the age of 9 but his professional career kicked off in 1999. He became a household name in the New Millennium when he released his first album Usadaro which carried the hit songs 'Ndofefeterwa' and 'Hakuna mumwe' which were accompanied by good videos. The latter video received 41,693 views on youtube up to date.'Sanii has produced over 1000 songs in his musical careers for other artists and as a producer, he has managed to produce close to 200 number 1 hits for other musicians. He was nominated for numerous awards including but not limited to, ZIMA Awards, NAMA Awards, Golden Scissors Awards just to name a few.
Albums
HE has six albums to his name:
- Usadaro
- Ndofefeterwa
- Acoustic
- The Urban Renewal (2011)
- Mr. Makhalima & Friends
- Evolution (2013)
Hard Times
In 2013 Sanii was reported to have fallen on hard times after his Umsindo studios situated in Jason Moyo Avenue in Harare closed in 2012 following his failure to pay rentals. This forced him to record the 'Evolution' album with other studios.[3]
Controversy
In 2013, the talented musician courted controversy after he produced an album 'Get Connected under the banner Born Free Crew, to win support for Robert Mugabe by portraying him as a "cool leader. Many of his fans, condemned his actions on his Facebook page expressing their anger and saying he had lost it.[4]
References
- ↑ Sanii Makhalima’s marriage on the rocks, Nehanda Radio, Published: 25 Mar 2013, Retrieved: 5 June 2014
- ↑ Barney SANII MAKHALIMA,Starbrite,Published: 10 Jan 2014, Retrieved : 28 March 2014
- ↑ Sanii falls on hard times, DailyNews, Published: 7 March 2013, Retrieved: 28 March 2014
- ↑ Singer Sanii Makhalima sells his soul to Mugabe, Nehanda Radio, Published: November 12, 2010
