Alick Macheso facts for kids
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Alick Macheso
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Alick Macheso performing in 2012
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| Birth name | Alick Silva Macheso |
| Also known as | Extrabasso, Razorwire, Cheso-Power, Chikopokopo, Baba Shero Aleck |
| Born | June 10, 1968 |
| Origin | Shamva, Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Sungura |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, guitarist, dancer, choreographer |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Last Power, Alema Studios, Gramma Records |
Alick Macheso (born 10 June 1968), is a Zimbabwean musician. His debut album Magariro came out in 1998 and was critically aclaimed.
Simbaradzo can dance, sing and play the guitar.
Early life
Macheso was born in 1968 in Shamva, 90 kilometres to the north of Harare, to parents of Malawian origin - a fact that was to inspire him to be able to speak and sing in five languages - Shona, Chichewa, Sena, Venda and Lingala. Growing on a farm, especially before Zimbabwe 's Independence from Britain in 1980, the environment did not offer him many opportunities. In 1983, at the age of 15, he left the farm compounds of Shamva and headed for Harare.
Career
Arriving in the capital at the invitation of a relative, who had been inspired by Macheso's guitar-playing, the two went on a music-inspired journey, joining several bands.
In 1997, Macheso formed his own Orchestra Mberikwazvo.
He is well-known throughout Southern Africa as one of the most successful singers. He is also ranked among the best bass guitarists on the continent. He is Zimbabwe's best-ever selling artiste with his album Simbaradzo being the highest ever sold album in Zimbabwe. In recent years Macheso has risen to become an advertising face for many organizations that include the Red Cross.
He has ventured into charity and humanitarian work, for instance in May 2019, he started building two classroom blocks at his former primary school in Shamva; Enterprise Primary School. He also offered to pay school fees for 105 less privileged pupils at the same school.
On June 10th, 2022 Macheso released his 12th album Tasvitswa Nashe.
On 2 August 2024 he launched his 13th album Kupa Kuturika.
Personal life
Macheso is married to Nyadzisai Macheso who is also popularly known as Mai Sharo. He described his wife as the pillar of strength at her birthday party in March 2021. He has five children with Nyadzisai Macheso, and two kids with from his relationship with Tafadzwa Mapako. Macheso divorced Tafadzwa in 2014.
Awards and Charity work
Macheso built two classrooms and sponsored 105 students at his former primary school. Red Cross made him its Zimbabwe Ambassador in 2013 because his annual Chitungwiza General Hospital Charity show helped many sick people. He has won the Best Song of the Year Best Live Performer (ZIMA) award, Best Sungura Artiste (ZIMA) award. He was also honored by Nash Paints and given an award in recognition of his work, talent and contribution to the music industry.
Discography
- Magariro (1998)
- Vakiridzo (1999)
- Simbaradzo (2000)
- Zvakanaka Zvakadaro (2001)
- Zvido Zvenyu Kunyanya (2003)
- Vapupuri Pupurai (2005)
- Ndezvashe-Eh (2007)
- Zvinoda Kutendwa (2010)
- Kwatakabva Mitunhu (2012)
- Tsoka Dzerwendo (2016)
- Dzinosvika Kure (2018)
- "Zuro Ndizuro" (single, 2020)
- Tinosvitswa Nashee (2022)
