David Chifunyise
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David Chifunyise, also known as D-va a nickname he was given as a teen, is a Zimbabwean urban grooves musician and song writer. David is one of the pioneers of the Urban Grooves genre of music in Zimbabwe. He released his debut song, Tauya Naye in 1999 on the collaboration album The Future, produced by Shamiso Records. This was followed by his first album by the same title, with tracks such as hapana chakaipa and the remix to tauyanaye receiving substantial airplay on radio stations as well as on net music channel, Channel O
.
In 2002, David self-produced his second album titled The Private Collection with hit songs including Sarudzai. In 2004, David released his third album titled Zvandiri or As I Am” which he describes as the most revealing album that he has produced to date. In 2010, he launched a limited edition album titled “Classics Volume 1” which is essentially a collection of his hit songs since the launch of his music career.
David is the composer and singer of the intro to the popular Zimbabwean TV show studio 263 shown on ZBC (Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation
) and Obe tv (Sky
channel 223).
David is also a software developer and is Microsoft Certified. He has established his own software development company called Cybercard Trading P/L based in Zimbabwe.
Channel O
Channel O is a South African-based music channel which first started transmission in the early nineties. Its main concept is African music in Africa and the diaspora. Over the years, this music channel has made household names of its presenters such as Mimi, Nonhle, KB, Miss Candy.Channel O can be...
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In 2002, David self-produced his second album titled The Private Collection with hit songs including Sarudzai. In 2004, David released his third album titled Zvandiri or As I Am” which he describes as the most revealing album that he has produced to date. In 2010, he launched a limited edition album titled “Classics Volume 1” which is essentially a collection of his hit songs since the launch of his music career.
David is the composer and singer of the intro to the popular Zimbabwean TV show studio 263 shown on ZBC (Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation is the state-controlled broadcaster in Zimbabwe. It succeeded the Voice of Zimbabwe Rhodesia in 1980, which in turn had succeeded the Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation in 1979...
) and Obe tv (Sky
Sky
The sky is the part of the atmosphere or outer space visible from the surface of any astronomical object. It is difficult to define precisely for several reasons. During daylight, the sky of Earth has the appearance of a pale blue surface because the air scatters the sunlight. The sky is sometimes...
channel 223).
David is also a software developer and is Microsoft Certified. He has established his own software development company called Cybercard Trading P/L based in Zimbabwe.
Singles
- "Tauyanaye" (Nemagumbezi) (2001)
- "Tauyanaye (remix)" (2001)
- "Hapana Chakaipa" (2001)
- "Sarudzai" (2003)
- "Beautiful eyes" (2004)
Albums
- Tauyanaye (2001)
- Private Collection (2003)
- Zvandiri (2004)
- Classics Vol 1 (2010)
- Art (2011)