Garikai Munashe Mapanzure, popularly known as Garry Mapanzure, is a Zimbabwean Afropop singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame for his unique blend of traditional Zimbabwean music with contemporary music.
With his soulful voice and meaningful lyrics, Gary became a much-loved figure in the music industry and gained a huge following in Zimbabwe and beyond.
He is known for his powerful live performances and his ability to connect with his audiences.
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- Full name: Garikai Munashe Mapanzure
- Stage name: Garry Mapanzure
- Date of Birth: June 18, 1998
- Date of death: October 13, 2023 (25 years old)
- Birthplace: Zimbabwe
- Nationality: Zimbabwe
- Occupation: Zimbabwean Afropop singer and songwriter
- Height: 5’8
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Mapanzure
- Siblings: 2, Vicky Mapanzure and Munyaradzi Mapanzure
- Spouse: Vimbai Mapanzure
- Children: 1. Thomas Janari Mapanzure
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million.
Early life and education.
Garry Mapanzure was born on June 18, 1998, and was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mapanzure, and his siblings are: brothers Vicky Mapanzure and Munyaradzi Mapanzure. He is of African descent and is a Christian.
Gary completed his primary and secondary education at Kells College and studied for a degree in Architecture at the North China University of Technology in Beijing, China. However, it was during his time at Kells Preparatory School that he discovered his love for music.
Profession
Garry Mapanzure’s music journey didn’t start in 2017. He had a passion for music from a young age and honed his skills by performing at local events and talent shows. His hard work and dedication paid off in late 2017 when he released his first single, “Wapunza.” The song quickly became a hit and currently has over 4.3 million views on YouTube.
His talent was recognized in 2019 when he was nominated for the Best Artist, Group or Band in the AFRIMA R’N’B & Soul category for the song “TV Room” in collaboration with Hillzy. This shows that Garry’s music career is developing steadily and has been recognized by the industry.
Zimbabwean artist Garry Mapanzure rose to fame after winning Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa challenge in November 2018. The competition aims to help up-and-coming African artists launch their careers. Entrants must submit a short video of themselves performing an original song, cover or freestyle.
Mapanzure was successful in this competition, becoming the tenth contestant in the emPawa African trials and the first contestant in the Zimbabwean trials. With the support of this event, Mapanzure released his hit song “Slow” and it was played on the emPawa YouTube channel.
Awards and nominations
- His song TV Room, a collaboration with Hillzy, won the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Nigeria for Best Artist, Group or Band in African R&B and Soul. The group competed against Davido, Tellaman and Sarz.
Social media.
- Instagram account: @garrymapanzure
- Facebook account: Garry Mapanzure
- TikTok account: @garry_mapanzure
Personal life
Gary Mapanzure is a much-loved musician known for his soulful voice and meaningful lyrics. He is married to Wimbai Mapanzure and they have one son named Thomas Janari Mapanzure.
Sadly, Gary passed away on 13 October 2023 from injuries sustained in a road accident in Masvingo. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and fans who were touched by his music and kind spirit.
net worth
Garikai Munashe Mapanzure, popularly known as Garry Mapanzure, is a Zimbabwean Afropop singer and songwriter.
He is a well-known figure in the music industry and has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million.
However, his true worth cannot be measured in monetary terms as his music and talent left a lasting impact on his fans.
