Today, the late Zimbabwean music icon Soul Jah Love’s monument was unveiled at Warren Hills Cemetery in a moving event. Families, friends, and fans came to celebrate and remember the artist’s lasting impact at this momentous occasion.
The tombstone which was painstakingly created and crafted to honor Soul Jah Love, was a gift from the prestigious local company Ngoda Granites.
Soul Muzavazi Musaka, better known as Soul Jah Love, was a prominent character in the arts circles. With his distinctive voice and potent lyrics, he became a forerunner in the Zimdancehall genre, enthralling listeners.
Soul Jah Love
He gained a devoted following across the nation thanks to his songs, which frequently addressed the hardships and victories of ordinary life and struck a deep chord with the young people and the general public. Soul Jah Love has received multiple awards during his career, establishing his position as one of Zimbabwe’s most important musicians.
His compositions, including “Pamamonya Ipapo,” “Ndini Uya Uya,” and “Dai Hupenyu Hwaitengwa,” became anthems, expressing life’s lived realities and providing comfort during difficult times.
Unveiling his tombstone is a celebration of Soul Jah Love’s enduring influence on Zimbabwean music and culture, not merely a time for introspection. The tombstone’s design, which combines aspects of his personality and creative style, is a potent representation of his ongoing influence.
A loss that cannot be filled was left in the hearts of many by Jah Love’s premature death in February 2021 at the age of 31. Still, many who hear his music are inspired and encouraged.
His memory will endure for many decades to come thanks to the unveiling of his tombstone today, which acts as a reminder of the love and respect he commanded and still commands even in his grave.
