ZIMKITHA IGNITES THE JOURNEY TO HER DEBUT ALBUM WITH SOULFUL SINGLE “BABY VUKA”
It has been over 4 months since R&B singer & songwriter, Zimkitha released her 2nd single of the year titled “Complicated” with Tasha HendrixX. Prior to that release, she had announced that she was working on her debut album which would be released later in the year. It is with great privilege that we announce the official date for Zimkitha’s debut album “The Black Enigma” as it is set for release on the 18th of September 2024. The album release will be complimented with an intimate start to her tour titled “The Black Enigma Tour” at the prestigious ‘South African State Theatre’ in Pretoria on the 21st of September 2024. Tickets to the show can be purchased here.
Following the 4 month break from not releasing, Zimkitha now returns with her 3rd single of the year titled ‘Baby Vuka’ which is set to ignite the journey to her debut album. The single is about the little moments that define us as humans such as stepping outside to breathe. Those moments aren't always playing out like that, as depression and anxiety can simmer in, which can leave one laying in bed for hours or days. "Baby Vuka" serves as a reminder to one’s worth and why they deserve to be loved as the world loves them back and all they need to do is to wake up (Vuka) in order to experience those special moments. It is a form of self-affirmations that speak life into one’s world allowing them to also share those valuable words with others, thus sharing their light with the world.
The song which is produced by rapper and music producer L-Tip, infuses Neo-Soul sounds with Jazz elements through Zimkitha’s reaffirming and soothing vocal prowess coupled with authentic storytelling which is a mixture of IsiXhosa and English languages. It truly sets the mood and tone of ‘The Black Enigma’ album.
Listen to “Baby Vuka” by Zimkitha Here:
https://zimkitha.lnk.to/BabyVuka
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Purchase Tickets for “The Black Enigma Tour”:
The South African State Theatre [Malombo Theatre] (Pretoria) - 21 September 2024
About Zimkitha:
Zimkitha Kumbaca, better known as Zimkitha is a singer/songwriter disciplined in music, acting, and writing. While she is from King William’s Town, Eastern Cape (South Africa); she spent her high school career in Pretoria, fine-tuning her songwriting and singing skills through poetry sessions, participating in an indie band, Travellin' Blak, choir competitions, and vocal training.
Thereafter, she continued her studies at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in pursuit of a diploma and Btech in Drama & Film Studies. Her acting career has yielded credits on shows such as eTV’s Matatiele playing Nontle, Amazon Prime’s Makoti S2 starring as Qhama, international feature film, Beautifully Broken, Mzansi Magic’s Mzali Wami S1 & S2, as well as S1 and S2 of Mzansi Magic’s “My Brother’s Keeper”.
It is her music career, however, that has seen her take towards R&B for collaborations with artists like Marcus Harvey, Bugzito, Beatmochini and Mo Molemi. As a musician, her craft is currently rooted in R&B/neo-soul soundscapes. In addition, Zimkitha is alsoa playwright and Naledi Theatre Award Nominated director/performer.
Highlights:
· LeadSinger/Actor for The Award Winning Musical, Freedom (South African StateTheatre)
· Joint EP collaboration with Beatmochini: “Rebirth, No Plan B”
· Additional music team for Gomora (Telenovela on Mzansi Magic)
· Established ‘Zimkitha Enigma Music’ Label
· Joined Escopia Distribution
