Music

In the music industry, the reggae genre, too, seems to be gaining more momentum with new names who continue to release studio-based albums. One such new name is Tonny Mukosi, who had recorded his debut album, I need to find my new home, in 2012. Now, he has just released his second album. The offering is aptly titled Let It Go.

“I grew up with my uncle who loved reggae music so much and he didn't want me to borrow music from other people, but to play what was there,” he said. “So I started loving reggae music from an early age. I was touched by the strong bass, percussion drums and rhythm in reggae, to the extent that I told myself that I wanted to sing reggae too.”

He revealed that he had dreamed of composing music that had a similar quality to that of Peter Tosh, Bob Marley and Eric Donaldson.

“I like how all those musicians do their best with their voices and guitars,” he said. “Reggae music is a movement; it's not static – it keeps on moving, just like a stream of cool water in all seasons.”

He told Limpopo Mirror that he sang in Tshivenda and English. His latest album has good songs such as Respect, Dani Ritshine, I don't care, Ni muthu de?, Ri khou di nwela and Khari shume. “On this album, I worked with Shufflers Ragimana, Elekanyani Tshabuse, Abby Chinada, and Rendy Mario Mukwevho at Chinada Records. This album advocates forgiveness, respect for other people and unity,” he said. "With respect and unity, people are able to achieve more."

Mukosi became popular with two songs from his first album in 2012. The songs were Days, Mercy, and Nne ndi funa honoyu. “Music is part of my life and it has taught me that, without music, the world will just appear dark as if the sun has refused to rise,” he said.

He is on Facebook as Tonny Mukosi, and he can be contacted on 0712687760. His music can still be downloaded at artistecard/mukosie.

Mukosi hails from Makhuvha village.