Kudzai Sevenzo

Kudzai Sevenzo
Born	(1979-05-03) May 3, 1979 (age 46) Harare, Zimbabwe
Nationality	Zimbabwean
Occupations	Jazz musician actress 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.

Career background

Sevenzo's ^[2] career was launched by the African media company MNET through the reality television talent show Project Fame. ^[3] She competed against 16 contestants from across the continent and was selected as the sole representative of Zimbabwe. She was also one of three contestants who showcased original songwriting talent. ^[4] Sevenzo advanced to the penultimate round of the competition. Following her appearance on the show, she released her debut album On a Day Like This, produced by Andrew Baird, who also produced her second album, Child of Africa. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

Television

Sevenzo anchored a magazine show on MNET called Studio 53, ^[8] where she traveled across Africa exploring its cuisine, arts, culture and diversity. The show provided her with the opportunity to interview Africa's first female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. ^[7]

References

1. "Kudzai Sevenzo". Music In Africa (in French). 2015-07-03. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
2. African, Films. "Singer, Actress, Presenter (Zimbabwe)". Profile. Africa Films. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
3. "Star Profile :Kudzai Sevenzo". 8 June 2014.
4. Fred, Zindi. "Mining index rises Constitution, Elections top Politburo Agenda Kudzai Sevenzo: Zim's shining star". Herald. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
5. Kudzai, Sevenzo. "On a day like this". Grooveshark. Archived from the original on 29 March 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
6. "Sevenzo making a fresh come-back". www.thezimbabwean.co. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
7. Standard, The (2014-06-08). "Star Profile: Kudzai Sevenzo". www.newsday.co.zw. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
8. Studio 53. "53 EXTRA". Article. MNET. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.