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Alfred Nenguwo
Alfred Nenguwo
Born	Uzumba, Zimbabwe
	Musical career
Genres	Afro-jazz - Afro-pop
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2008-present

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Alfred Nenguwo and is a Zimbabwean award-winning Afro-jazz singer and songwriter.^[1]

Background

Alfred Nenguwo, born in Uzumba, Zimbabwe, is the oldest in a family of six. He was raised by his grandparents in the high-density suburb of Mbare, Harare. His grandfather used to listen to a lot of jazz music, so he would end up singing along to the music a lot. His uncles were also musical; one played the Mbira and the other one was a Reggae artist. Nenguwo started singing in the school choir when he was in primary school.

Music career

After singing in the school choir and later his church choir, Nenguwo joined a group called Afro-Diverse in 2008.^[2] In 2013, he teamed up with singer Millicent Muchati, and they recorded an album entitled African Sun. The album was nominated three times at the 2014 ZIMA Awards, winning the best newcomers’ award.

Discography

Studio albums

African Sun (2013)

Extended plays

LALELA (2015)

References

^ Antionio, Winstone (11 July 2014). "Afro-jazz sensation born from Mbare". NewsDay Zimbabwe. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
^ "A Rising Star, talented Alfred Nenguwo". onwardchristianmagazine. 7 July 2015. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2021.

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[1] Antionio, Winstone (11 July 2014). "Afro-jazz sensation born from Mbare". NewsDay Zimbabwe. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.

[2] "A Rising Star, talented Alfred Nenguwo". onwardchristianmagazine. 7 July 2015. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2021.

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-'''Alfred Nenguwo''' (born July 7, 1989) is a [[Zimbabwe]]an African jazz singer and songwriter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsday.co.zw/2014/07/11/afro-jazz-sensation-born-mbare/ |title=Afro-jazz sensation born from Mbare |last=Antionio |first=Winstone |date=11 July 2014 |work=NewsDay Zimbabwe |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Vy9FwS5e?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsday.co.zw%2F2014%2F07%2F11%2Fafro-jazz-sensation-born-mbare%2F |archivedate=30 January 2015 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref>  He recalls his first dramatic encounter with art when he was 12.
+'''Alfred Nenguwo''' and is a Zimbabwean award-winning Afro-jazz singer and songwriter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsday.co.zw/2014/07/11/afro-jazz-sensation-born-mbare/ |title=Afro-jazz sensation born from Mbare |last=Antionio |first=Winstone |date=11 July 2014 |work=NewsDay Zimbabwe |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052932/https://www.newsday.co.zw/2014/07/11/afro-jazz-sensation-born-mbare/ |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
-== Biography ==
-Alfred Nenguwo is the first born in a family of 3 and he was raised by his grandparents in the high density suburb of [[Mbare, Harare|Mbare]].As he remembers as a child music always fascinated him. His grandfather used to listen to a lot of jazz music so he would end up singing along to the music a lot. His uncles were also musical, one played the [[Mbira]] and the other one was a Reggae artist. Alfred grew up to like music and started singing in the school choir when he was in primary school.
+== Background ==
+Alfred Nenguwo, born in [[Uzumba, Zimbabwe]], is the oldest in a family of six. He was raised by his grandparents in the high-density suburb of [[Mbare, Harare]]. His grandfather used to listen to a lot of [[jazz]] music, so he would end up singing along to the music a lot. His uncles were also musical; one played the [[Mbira]] and the other one was a [[Reggae]] artist. Nenguwo started singing in the school choir when he was in primary school.
 == Music career ==
+After singing in the school choir and later his church choir, Nenguwo joined a group called Afro-Diverse in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-07-07|title=A Rising Star, talented Alfred Nenguwo|url=https://www.onwardchristianmagazine.com/a-rising-star-talented-alfred-nenguwo/|access-date=2021-01-29|website=onwardchristianmagazine|language=en-GB|archive-date=29 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129091717/https://www.onwardchristianmagazine.com/a-rising-star-talented-alfred-nenguwo/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-Alfred a self-taught musician announced his arrival on the music scene when he partnered up with Millicent Muchati and they recorded an album entitled ''African Sun''.
+In 2013, he teamed up with singer Millicent Muchati, and they recorded an album entitled ''African Sun''. The album was nominated three times at the 2014 [[Zimbabwe Music Awards|ZIMA Awards]], winning the best newcomers’ award.
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+;Studio albums
+''African Sun'' (2013)
+;Extended plays
+''LALELA'' (2015)
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