Mukudzei Chitsama (born 18 November 1998), known professionally as Holy Ten is a Zimbabwean Hip Hop, song writer and music producer and nicknamed "Mujaya or Ba Ju" by fans, is a hiphop artist from Zimbabwe.

Holy Ten
Birth nameMukudzeyi Chitsama
Also known asMujaya[1]
Born18 November 1998[2]
Harare, Zimbabwe
OriginKaranga
Genres
Occupations
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • father of 2
Years active2016–present
LabelsSamanyanga Sounds
Website
  • YouTube (Holy Ten)[3]
  • TikTok (Holy Ten)
  • Instagram (holytenmusic)

He was born in Harare, Zimbabwe. Holy Ten – who dubs himself the "Leader of the Youth" and "Speaker of the Truth" – has emerged as a significant voice in the Zimbabwe hip hop genre. He is recognized for his incisive social commentary and deep voice.[4]

Career

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He made several collaborations which include the one he did with Voltz Jt,[5] Titled, How Far. He is also known for beefing up with his rivals the likes of Voltz Jt.[6] He once said that he was disappointed by fellow artists albums referring to Jah Prayzah and Winky D’s albums.[7] He dominated Changamire Awards in March 2023.[8] He rallied behind president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa in 2023 Zimbabwean general elections.[9]

Albums

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  • Early Retirement (2018)
  • Suicide Notes (2019)
  • Risky Life (2021)
  • Energy (2022)[10][11]
  • Book of Malachi (2023)
  • New Bhundu Boyz (with Michael Magz) (2023)
  • Risky Life 2 (2024)
  • Proud Father (2024)

References

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  1. ^ https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/standard-style/article/200002056/voltz-jt-responds-to-holy-ten
  2. ^ https://www.pindula.co.zw/Holy_Ten/
  3. ^ https://youtube.com/@holyten?si=dbLvlhNuO0wZYsgr
  4. ^ ChitsamaNovember 18, Holy TenBornMukudzei; music, 1998NationalityZimbabweanYears active2016-CurrentKnown forSungura. "Holy Ten". Pindula. Retrieved 15 October 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ chekai, Lemuel (11 October 2022). "Holy Ten Trashes Voltz JT's New Album". 263Chat. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  6. ^ Mavhimira, Bridget Wadzanai. "Voltz JT responds to Holy-Ten". The Standard. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  7. ^ Mavhimira, Bridget Wadzanai. "Recently released albums disappoint Holy Ten". The Standard. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Holy Ten dominates Changamire Festival Awards". The Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Holy Ten rallies behind President's projects". The Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  10. ^ "2022 album releases: artistes blowing hot & cold". The Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Holy Ten 'blames' Macheso for his latest flop – The Sunday Mail". www.sundaymail.co.zw. Retrieved 24 October 2023.