Maskiri
| Maskiri also known as Skillaz, Tateguru | |
|---|---|
 Manager Calvin Chiwundura | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alishias Musimbe |
| Born | 6 April 1980 |
| Origin | Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Zimbabwean hip hop, urban grooves, urban gwavha, |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Chamhembe, Independent (current) |
Maskiri, born Alishias Musimbe (6 April, 1980) is a Zimbabwean rapper. He was born in Chitungwiza. He grew up there and went to schools in the town and also attended Chemhanza Secondary School where he soon ran into trouble with the authorities after playing truant on several occasions, bullying other students and absconding lessons. He was later expelled and his parents had to force him to enrol at St Aidens High School in Chitungwiza but he was no longer interested. In his own words he said "St Aidens was just dull. It lacked the joy I had found at other schools and I left. It was simply not interesting."
Maskiri is controversialy & arguably the best Zimbabwean rapper. He raps in shona and is hailed for lyrical prowess. He was born on 6 April in 1980 in Chitungwiza, a dormitory town about 25 km out of Harare. He grew up there and went to schools in the town and also attended Chemhanza Secondary School where he soon ran into trouble with the authorities after playing truant on several occasions, bullying other students and absconding lessons. He was later expelled and his parents had to force him to enrol at St Aidens High School in Chitungwiza but he was no longer interested. In his own words he said "St Aidens was just dull. It lacked the joy I had found at other schools and I left. It was simply not interesting."
Maskiri, who is known in his spheres as the Africa' Eminem, has recently done a hit song Africa with the English pop artist Keisha White. The song is one of the few songs done by African musicians with International musicians. However, Maskiri is but one of the few Zimbabwean artists to collaborate with Internationally renowned musicians.
Background
Making final touches with Verno (Vernon Chidongo) from Macheke on the song entitled "Kero Wakanditamba Khaki" has caught the rap genius' attention as he has now managed to release one well groomed raper who goes into the world as his own product.
Music Videos
On Saturday 27 November 2010, Maskiri alongside fellow artist Nox Guni went on set to Shoot visuals for Wenera, Maskiri's first ever music video which went on to top ZBC video of the year and won a NAMA. Wenera music video was directed by Chagwa Black and was shot on location in Pretoria, South Africa[1]
Feuds and Controversy
Controversy used to be Maskiri’s middle name as he was mostly embroiled in numerous scandalous escapades that further painted him black. He once nursed a broken pelvic when he allegedly jumped from the third floor after being caught red-handed with someone’s wife in 2005.
Rapper Maskiri has been throwing jabs at Stunner lately, talking reckless to the Godo hit maker with statements like "Ndinopindira Shark mumvura, mvura ikaita seye mugeyser.[2] Ndauya kuzonetsa." However Stunner (real name Desmond Chideme) laughed it off saying Maskiri is "just being a hater" and told Greedy to Check out maskiri's new album . "Hanzi ndinodya mashark (Laughs).In the mean time the sharks will be getting ready kupfeka dehwe reshumba!!!" he continued "Chachaya!" "Mabharanzi akawanda kupfura vanhu so I'm not moved nevanhu vanovenga staira." Stunner, whose Curriculum Vitae is longer than Bob's said Maskiri doesn't even have enough stamps on his passport to mess with him for starters. "HBO, MTV ,6 awards and 4 nominees, endless hits , have never been stranded in any town or country, cooperate sponsorship and more over handiimbire crate redoro." "Have no fear Sharks, we leeeeeeaaad". Stunner also issued this statement to his fans "Long time tisina kumixer... To those following the track sele from the mix tape album ndauraya Munhu, it is now on position 6 on MTV Base . Thank you for supporting!!!!! We lead."In another controversial incident Maskiri also stole mangoes and bananas at a famous Harare market place Mbare Musika in 2008 during the hyper-inflation that hit through Zimbabwe, but the rapper has denied the allegations.
References
He has recently release a new track with Tgonz entitled Tine Mskanzwa at Mo Saints Studio. It's not confirmed whether it will be part of a new album or whether it will be a single track. Maskiri is also now working with Collen Tapiwa Jonasi aka DJ Cee Jay was born in Zimbabwe and is a respected club DJ
He has taken part in many DJ competitions nationwide, and plays in gigs across the country. He has played alongside other faves such as Euphonik and DJ Fresh.