Vimbai Mapanzure, wife of the late Garry Mapanzure, is a Zimbabwean Afro-pop singer and songwriter, best known for her hit songs “Wapunza”, “Moyo Muti”, “Ndianifuna”, etc.
Unfortunately, he passed away at the age of 25 from injuries sustained in a tragic traffic accident.
Although he was only active in the music industry for a short time, he had a huge impact on the Zimbabwean music scene and will always be remembered for his talent and passion for music.
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- Full name: Vimbai Mapanzure
- Stage name: Vimbai Mapanzure
- Born: 2000s,
- Age: 20
- Place of birth: Zimbabwe
- Nationality: Zimbabwe
- Occupation: unknown
- Height: 5’6
- Parents: unknown
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Garry Mapanzure (deceased)
- Children: 1, Thomas Janari Mapanzure.
- Relationship: married
- Net worth: Unknown
Childhood life and education.
Vimbai Mapanzure was born in the early 2000s, but her exact date of birth is unknown. She was raised by her parents, whose names are also unknown, along with her siblings, whose names are also unknown.
Vimbai grew up in an African family and was raised Catholic. Despite her public appearances, her early life and education remain a mystery to the media.
Career
Vimbai Mapanzure’s early life and professional career may not be known, but her husband, Garry Mapanzure, is a Zimbabwean Afropop singer. Having started his music career in late 2017, Mapanzure quickly rose to fame with his first single, “Wapunza”, which has been viewed over 4.3 million times on YouTube as of October 2023.
In 2019, the contemporary artist was recognized for his talent and nominated for an AFRIMA award in the category of Best Artist, Duo or Group in the African R’N’B & Soul category for the song “TV Room”, featuring Hillzy.
While Vimbai’s career may be a mystery, her husband’s success and recognition in the music industry is a testament to their shared talent and passion for music. Garry Mapanzure is a Zimbabwean artist who gained recognition through the emPawa Africa challenge in November 2018.
Mr. Eazi created the challenge to support and promote the careers of emerging African artists. To enter the contest, artists are asked to upload a short video of themselves performing an original song, cover, or freestyle.
Mapanzure was selected as emPawa Africa’s tenth artist, becoming the first artist from Zimbabwe to be selected. With this opportunity, he released his single “Slow”, which was featured on emPawa’s YouTube channel.
Social media.
- Instagram Name: @nashe_6
Personal life
Vimbai Mapanzure and Garry Mapanzure shared a beautiful love story. They were happily married and their love was further blessed with the birth of their son Thomas Janari Mapanzure.
Tragically, Garry Mapanzure passed away on 13 October 2023, from injuries sustained in a road accident in Masvingo. The loss of such a talented and beloved musician was a devastating blow to his family and the music community. However, Vimbai, with his resilience and strength, continues to honour his legacy.
Net worth
Vimbai Mapanzure’s estimated net worth is not publicly available, but her husband, Garry Mapanzure, is a successful Zimbabwean Afropop singer.
Prior to his unfortunate passing on October 13, 2023, Garry was estimated to have had a net worth of between $1 million and $5 million, a significant fortune that Vimbai may have inherited or continued to benefit from after his death.
