Jah Prayzah bio: Age, children, wife, songs, profile, profession, nationality
Jah Prayzah is a popular singer from Zimbabwe. He is also the frontman for the band known as Third Generation. The band is famous for their signature uniform of military regalia.
Jah continues to break records with his outstanding performances. He has collaborated with the top artists from different genres of music. He has worked with Progress Chipfumo, Sulumani Chimbetu, Soul Jah Love, and Oliver Mtukudzi, among others.
Jah Prayzah profile summary
- Full name: Mukudzeyi Mukombe
- Date of birth: 4th July 1987
- Place of birth: Murehwa, Zimbabwe
- Jah Prayzah age: 33 years
- Nationality: Zimbabwe
- Ethnicity: Black
- Marital status: Married
- Spouse: Rufaro Chiworeso
- Net worth: $104 million
Biography
Jah Prayzah was born on 4th July 1987 at Nyadire Hospital. He was raised in Murehwa, Harare in Zimbabwe. He is the son of Shirely Savanhu and John Mukombe. Prayzah is the last born in the family of five, four boys and one girl. His other siblings are Joe, Chamu, Simba, and Lydia.
While growing up, he aspired to be a soldier. This is the main inspiration behind his band's uniform. His stage name, Jah Prayzah, evolved from his first moniker, which means Praise Him (God) in the Shona language. His love for God made him adopt Jah, which is the Jamaican name for God. A fusion of the two meaning made his artistic name.
Prayzah began his studies at Musamhi Primary School. Later on, he joined Musamhi High School in Mashonaland East Province. After moving to Harare to live with his uncle, he joined Kuwadzana High School where he completed his O-level and A-level.
Career
Prayzah is a musician who also doubles up as an author, philanthropist, artist manager, and brand ambassador. He composed his first song while in high school. During that period, he also recorded reggae and dancehall songs together with his friends.
His career as a musician began in 2005. He released his first commercial album known as Sungano in 2007. Even though he has continued to release more songs, Jah Prayzah old songs are still loved by many. Here is the list of the songs and albums:
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Jah Prayzah songs
- Dzamutsana
- Mukwasha
- Donhodzo
- Munyaradzi
- Nziyo Yerudo
- Watora Mari
- Mwana WaMambo
- Eriya
- Dangerous
- Sendekera
- Kumahumbwe
- Miteuro
- Chikomo
- Muchinjiko
- Hokoyo
- Chengetedza
- Eriza
- Hossana
- Chiramwiwa
- Sadza NeMuriwo
- Hakata
- Kwayedza
- My Lily
- Kana Ndada
- Dzirere
- Nziyo Yerudo
- Asante
- Goto
- Wenge
- Hello
- Poporopipo
Jah Prayzah albums
- Hokoyo (2020)
- Chitubu (2 November 2018)
- Kutonga Kwaro (2017)
- Mdhara Vachauya (2016)
- Jerusarema (2015)
- Kumbumura Mhute (2014)
- Tsviriyo (2013)
- Ngwarira Kuparara (2012)
- Sungano Yerudo (2010)
- Rudo Nerunyararo (2007)
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Achievements
The popularity of his music has played a huge role in earning him great awards. In 2013, three of his songs, namely Gotchi Gotchi, Maria, and Chirangano took the top three spots. This gave him more fame and ambassador statuses for the following companies:
- Savanna Tobacco
- Champions Insurance
- Chicken Slice
- Zimbabwe Defense Forces
- Population Services International Zimbabwe
Awards
He has won the following awards:
- NAMA 2013 award for song of the year - Gotchi Gotchi
- 2013 Zimbabwe Peace ambassador award
- NAMA 2014 Awards - Outstanding Album Tsviriyo
- NAMA 2014 Awards - Outstanding Song Tsviriyo
- NAMA 2014 Awards - Outstanding Male Artist Jah Prayzah
- NAMA 2014 Awards - Outstanding Video Mwanasikana
- NAMA 2014 Awards - People’s Choice Jah Prayzah
- NAMA people’s choice award
- NAMA male artist of the year
- Zim Dream Online award - 2014
- NAMA 2018 Awards - Outstanding Male Musician
- NAMA 2018 Awards - Outstanding Song - Ndini Ndamubata
- NAMA 2018 Awards - Outstanding Album - Kutonga Kwaro
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Jah Prayzah spouse
Jah is married to a lovely woman known as Rufaro Chiworeso. Jah once sang a song about her and titled it Rufaro just like her name. Rufaro Chiworeso age is not known as she has not publicly revealed the date she was born.
Jah Prayzah Rufaro Chiworeso marriage has borne one son and three daughters. Jah Prayzah children are Mukudyezi Junior, Keanna, Kayla, and Kelly.
Net worth
Jah is one of the most successful musicians who has gained global recognition. He has earned quite a huge sum of money from his music career. As of 2020, his net worth is estimated to be roughly $104 million.
Jah Prayzah is one of the most talented singers in the modern music world. He is famous for releasing hit after hit, and this has given him a wide fan base. Having achieved so much at such an early age is a great motivation for young people.
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