Explosive Zimbabwean Legend….Ba Shupi
9 April 2015
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BA SHUPI the artist was born Peace Ndlovu. At  13, BA SHUPI joined The Amakhosi Theatre Production in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Drama, music, dance became his life. This saw BA SHUPI making local and international tours that went on to touch countries like Sweden, Russia, Netherlands, Germany and Uruguay. At the age of 18 BA SHUPI opened his own Theatre Company in Masvingo Province Zimbabwe, and he named it Karanga Arts Promotions. He also worked with Masvingo Drama Circle for more than 9 years winning some awards that included, The best supporting actor, Best play and Best Director.
During the Karanga Arts Promotions days BA SHUPI had ……….

the privilege to work with school students across the province as he tagged with organizations like the National Aids Council, Humana People to People, Forum Syde and Africad. In 2008 BA SHUPI temporarily shelved his arts ambitions and relocated to Malawi where he worked as an Accounting Clerk. Upon his return to Zimbabwe in 2011, his true destiny as a visual arts performer awaited him. He dusted his skills and went on to record his first album titled TWUNONAKA. In 2012 he released yet another album titled ZVINONAKA. In the same 2012, he did collaborations with various artists like Stunner as he featured in the song Godo that went on to become number one track for 8 consecutive months on Power FM radio Zimbabwe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB3OjgdTqkU. The same song would also garner several awards that included The National Arts Merit Awards, NAMA Awards 2012, Best song of the year, Best collaboration, Best video of the year Best male artist
Other collaborations include: DIZZY DON, Track – I know better & Tapera, Munhumutema, Track – Chandagwinyira, PM Lord Stunner, Track – Nyama yekugocha, JEEZY, Track – Hurekure XQ, Track – Tezvara Varamba, Pk track Ma1 and Mapena, SoulJah Luv track Muridzo
Ba Shupi has done various festivals and live performances, sharing the stage with so many famous artists like Sulumani Chimbetu, Chiwoniso Maraire, Andy Brown, Elephant Man (Jamaica) Michael Crenshaw (USA), Zahara (South Africa), Oliver Mtukudzi and P-Square – (Nigeria) BA SHUPI gives back to the community by working with underprivileged folks in the community. . He is also involved with AFRICAD ZIMBABWE, an organization that tackles HIV and AIDS stigmatization issues. Besides the regular showbiz stage, BA SHUPI also performs at weddings and co-operate events. In September 2013, he performed alongside MAFIKIZOLO Loyiso.
2014 saw Ba Shupi earning a purple patch as he was made Zvandiri Ambassador which saw him hold several events throughout the year raising awareness on getting children tested for HIV and giving counselling talks on abstinence.
That same 2014 saw the release of his Solo Album “Dura” which you may sample for free www.cd.baby.com/bashupi . His twitter handle is @bashupizim and Facebook accout is under: Ba Shupi
Ba Shupi UK Tour
BIRMINGHAM,  COVENTRY,  GLASGOW,  LEEDS,  LONDON
Ba Shupi UK tour was a big success as fans flooded all the events in major cities. While many UK fans had never heard about Ba Shupi, his debut was shocker and he stole the show from fellow musicians who shared the stage with him. Once he opened his mouth at every event in the UK, distracted fans who were busy buying drinks quickly dropped whatever they were up to and approached the stage fast to hear it for themselves. They later claimed they were quite amazed with his energy and enthusiasm that forced them to dance and sing along as Ba Shupi delivered.
Currently, many critics have stated that Ba Shupi could be the best, original, young artist to come out of Zimbabwe at the moment. It wouldn’t also be a surprise if he took the Zimbabwe music to the global stage. In Scotland, diverse fans were awestruck with his unique performances and many couldn’t resist wearing his wristbands, other regalia and the Zim flag colors in his honor.
Those who have met him can confirm that Ba Shupi is a down to earth artist who has fans at his heart. In most of his shows, many don’t seem to get enough of him. His latest single Ma One was embraced by diverse nationalities including Nigerians, Scottish, Kenyans and Ethiopians who graced his shows. To prove his global stardom, his music video features various global musicians in support of the cliché that music is truly a universal language.
The Future of Ba Shupi
According to his manager, Heather Mudhari of Rainbow Entertainment, the future of Ba Shupi looks colorful. He is definitely bound to become a world class artist. He gets along with many artists and has impressive public relations. Besides that, he is quite open minded and flexible to adapt to social dynamics to improve his music and career. As part of a global campaign to showcase his name, his music has been taken to represent Afro-Sounds before big stations, events and places like the BET Awards, MOBO Awards, MTV Awards. His new music video, Simudza demonstrates his undying patriotism for Zimbabwe across the Globe. His music, especially through his new single, Tribute to mandela, has attracted considerable following online making him a top ten artist on Reverbnation.
Ba Shupi will soon be selling his music on Amazon and this 2015 he has a new CD coming up. Upcoming gigs for 2015 will include The Glasgow 2015 Common Wealth Games Concert and many other world class gigs lined up.
Ba Shupi says that he is humbled by the overwhelming support from fans and he states that without the fans, he could be a nameless nonentity. Everyone is appreciated.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB3OjgdTqkU