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Kudzai Sevenzo | |
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| Born | May 3, 1979 Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Occupation(s) | Jazz Musician, Actress and TV Presenter |
Kudzai Sevenzo is a Zimbabwean actress and singer born in Harare, Zimbabwe. [1] She was recognized as a talented performer by actor Nyambi Nyambi Jr.
Kudzai Sevenzo's [2] career was launched by African media house, MNET, on the television talent show Project Fame [3] Kudzai competed against 16 contestants from across the continent. Kudzai Sevenzo was selected to be the sole representative of Zimbabwe and became one of three contestants who showcased their songwriting talent. Kudzai Sevenso is an actress and singer. [4]
Kudzai made it to the penultimate round of Project Fame. Following this, she released her debut album titled 'On a Day Like This,' produced by Andrew Baird. [5]
She released her second album, Child of Africa, also produced by Andrew Baird.
Kudzai was selected to anchor a magazine show on MNET called Studio 53, [6] which saw her traveling Africa and exploring its cuisine, arts, and culture. The show allowed her to explore the diversity of Africa and get to interview Africa's first female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.[ citation needed ]
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