Born in Mutare, Zimbabwe he started singing at a very young age and that later developed into song writing. Launched his music career in the church singing as a worship leader for many years. In 2008 he relocated to Cape Town then later Johannesburg to try and broaden his horizons as a musician. He worked for the famous Nigerian born Jazz guitarist Kunle Ayo as his studio sound engineer. There he got a chance to brush shoulders with Judith Sephuma, Asanda Bam, Vicky Vilakazi, Babsy Mlangeni, KB, Bianca LeGrange, Michael Bolton, ASA & many others. From there he went on to work in Braamfontein at Turbo Lounge Studios were he got a chance to work with top producer Lawrence Matshiza on Nomfundo Dlamini’s album that was nominated for a Metro FM award. Other upcoming artists he has worked with are Tumelo Matlala(Crown Gospel Award Nominee) & Yamkela Kiviet(Ingoma Award Winner). He took a break from studio production in 2003 to focus on re-inventing and repackaging himself as a Solo Artist. He has been leading worship at Heal Church Randburg  for 7years and released an album with Heal Praise titled “Africa Arise” in 2003. Now, back as a Solo artist in 2015 he is releasing his first single “Wait in Jerusalem” followed up by the “Songs from Heaven” album. His influence is Contemporary/ Afro Pop/Rock/Indie/Worship/Gospel Music. Plays acoustic guitar which he uses a lot to write & compose his material. He is married to Angel Peterson and has three wonderful kids Sbusiso, Nelly & Israel. 

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