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Picture this: three artists, one producer, one manager and 48 hours. That was the challenge that produced 24, a new three-track collaborative EP bringing together Kurry Suave, Yadis and Enhle. The project was created during an intensive two-day creative camp under the Music Connects Africa programme, in partnership with Terminal One Africa, a branch of Kay Media Africa, and the British Council Zimbabwe, with support from the Swiss Embassy Zimbabwe.
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| (From left) Yadis, MrGodwin, Kurry Suave, and Enhle |
Rather than spending months developing the project, the team had two days to conceptualise, write, record and complete an original body of work. The result is an EP that moves between Afropop, Afro-dance, Afrohouse and Afro-R&B while maintaining a distinctly Zimbabwean character.
At the centre of the operation was manager Chikomborero “Wehvuu” Machamire, who coordinated the artists and production team through what was, by any measure, a demanding creative sprint.
The EP opens with Tuesday, an energetic record built around perseverance, ambition and the rewards of hard work. Switching between English and Shona, the song carries the confidence of young people determined to create their own opportunities.
MASE takes things in a more intimate direction, exploring attraction, patience and self-worth, while Soft, the closing track, leans into femininity, self-expression and modern love. Enhle's soulful vocals sit alongside contributions from Kurry Suave and Yadis, giving the track a softer, more melodic finish.
The three artists bring very different strengths to the project.
Kurry Suave, the Chitungwiza-born rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and media personality, has built a reputation as one of Zimbabwe's more versatile young artists. His debut EP AVANTE-GARDE broke into the Apple Music Zimbabwe Top 100 Albums Chart, while his work across hip-hop, melodic trap and Afro-inspired sounds has continued to establish his identity as a genre-fluid artist.
Yadis brings a different kind of energy. The Harare-born rapper and songwriter has become known for sharp lyricism, bilingual delivery and writing that often reflects the experiences of young Zimbabweans. She won Best Female Artist at both the 2025 Zim Hip Hop Awards and the 2026 Changamire Awards, adding to a growing list of appearances at platforms including Shoko Festival.
Then there is Enhle, whose work sits comfortably in the space between Afro-R&B and Afro-Soul. Her 2025 project The Goddessey helped push her further into the spotlight, while performances at HIFA, Shoko Festival and Shebeen Fest have given audiences an opportunity to experience her music beyond the studio.
Holding the sonic side of the project together is producer and recording artist MrGodwin, whose musical background stretches back more than two decades. Having started out producing on his father's keyboard before moving into digital production, he brings an ear shaped by years of choir direction and a cappella performance.
That background is particularly useful on a project like 24, where three different artistic identities have to occupy the same sonic space without losing what makes each artist distinct.
And that, ultimately, is what makes the EP interesting. The 48-hour deadline could easily have produced something rushed and disposable. Instead, the limitation appears to have forced the artists into a more instinctive form of collaboration.
24 is therefore more than a collection of three songs. It is a snapshot of what can happen when emerging Zimbabwean artists are given the room, resources and pressure to create together.
The EP is now available on major streaming platforms.
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