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| Background information | |
| Birth name | AneUnhu Panashe Gwatidzo |
| Born | May 27, 1995 Sheffield, England |
| Origin | Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, Soul, World, Theatre, Film |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Independent |
AneUnhu (born May 27, 1995) is a Zimbabwean multi-genre interdisciplinary artist & creative entrepreneur..[1]
1995-2016: Early Life
[edit]AneUnhu was born in South Yorkshire, Sheffield, England.[2]
At a young age, he moved to Mutare in Eastern Zimbabwe. His family later moved to the capital city of Harare.
In 2013, he graduated from Peterhouse Boys High School. The next year, he started a Bachelor’s of Music with Emphasis in Commercial Music, Media Composition at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah.[3]
2017-Present: Career
[edit]Recent Projects
[edit]In September 2022, AneUnhu directed the premiere of Heartbreak Mafia, a jukebox comedy musical he had written in the same year. The musical play was created as an opportunity for actors, who had previously only starred in supporting roles, to take the lead [4].
Heartbreak Mafia is set at a modern-day artisanal bar and tells the story of a group of young people navigating the ups and downs of love [5].
The show was nominated for 3 National Arts Merit Awards (NAMAs), namely: Outstanding Theatre Actress, Outstanding Theatrical Production, and Outstanding Director [6].
Heartbreak Mafia closed on 18 March 2023 at Reps Theatre [7], after having toured at the Reps Theatre, Mitambo International Theatre Festival 2022, and ZICCA Festival 2022 [8].
On 28 July 2023, AneUnhu released his debut single, “In This Lifetime”. The song is a tribute to a friend, Takudzwa Matinenga, who passed away in 2021. The lyrics reference quotes said or about Matinenga.[9]
In 2024, AneUnhu worked as the curator for Shoko Festival’s 2024 Mash-Up Night [10][11]. Shoko Festival is Zimbabwe’s longest running urban culture festival [12].
On 31 October 2024, AneUnhu debuted his first theatre production, The Underground Gang, under his production company “Santu Guild” at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre [13]. The show discusses the conflict throughout history surrounding indigenous knowledge systems [14]
Personal Life
[edit]AneUnhu does not share much of his personal life online.
Artist Credits
[edit]As Lead Artist
[edit]- In This Lifetime (2023)[15]
Studio Credits
[edit]| Year | Song | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Shungurudza" - Jah Signal & Nicholas Zakarial | Co-Producer, Composer, & Keyboardist |
| 2019 | “Kwandinobva" - Tamy Moyo | Co-Producer, Composer & Keyboardist |
| 2020 | "Haundidaro/How Far Medley” - Tina Masawi | Keyboardist & Arranger |
| 2022 | "Star in the Night" - Tamy Moyo | Composer, Lyricist, Arranger & Keyboardist |
| 2023 | “In This Lifetime”[16] | Producer, Composer, Lyricist, Vocalist, Keyboardist, Arranger & Lead Artist |
Music Video Credits
[edit]| Year | Song | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | “In This Lifetime” | Producer, Screenwriter, Actor[17] |
| 2024 | "Wandirasa" - DJ Naida X Chengeto Brown | Screenwriter[18] |
Stage Credits
[edit]| Year | Production | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Actor (Judas) |
| 2022 | Pleasant Ways | Music Director, Conceptualizer, Performer |
| 2022 | Heartbreak Mafia | Writer, Director, Actor |
| 2023 | Othello | Actor |
| 2023 | Gaslight | Actor |
Live Event Credits
[edit]| Year | Production | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cello & Friends | Director, Conceptualizer, Performer |
| 2023 | International Jazz Day | Pianist, Performer |
| 2024 | AFDIS Reps Awards | Director, Pianist, Actor |
| 2024 | Shoko Festival Mash-Up Night | Curator |
Modelling Credits
[edit]| Year | Production | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EXODUS | Actor[19] |
| 2024 | African Sun Brand | Actor |
Awards and Nominations
[edit]Zimbabwe National Art Merit Awards
[edit]| Year | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Outstanding Theatre Director | Heartbreak Mafia | Nominated[20] |
Reps & African Distillers Awards of Excellence
[edit]| Year | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Jesus Christ Superstar | Won |
| 2023 | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Jesus Christ Superstar | Won |
| 2023 | Most Outstanding Musical Performance | Pleasant Ways | Won |
| 2023 | The Adrian Stanley Award | N/A | Won |
| 2023 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Gaslight | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "AneUnhu Gwatidzo". IMDb.
- ^ "Ancestry.com Results Page". Ancestry.com.
- ^ "AneUnhu Gwatidzo".
- ^ "NAMATV: Champions Behind The Art - AneUnhu Gwatidzo (Episode 2)". YouTube. 6 February 2024.
- ^ "NAMATV: Champions Behind The Art - AneUnhu Gwatidzo (Episode 2)". YouTube. 6 February 2024.
- ^ "The Nominees for the 21st NAMA Awards (2023): Full List". 7 February 2023.
- ^ "Shaun Mundawarara Joins the Cast of Disney's The Lion King Musical". Enthuse Magazine. 22 March 2023.
- ^ Mudzonga, Tawanda (29 December 2022). "A 'whites only' luxury store in Harare transformed into arts centre for all". The Guardian.
- ^ "In This Lifetime". Bandcamp. 2023-07-28.
- ^ "Shoko Mash Up Night - Kayflow's moment and a trip down Nostalgia Lane with Nadia Nakai: A Review". GreedySouth. 2024-10-01.
- ^ "Appreciating: AneUnhu". Shoko Festival Official Instagram. 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Shoko Festival Official Website".
- ^ "Underground gang wraps up". The Herald. 2024-11-02.
- ^ "The Underground Gang - A Santu Guild Production: A Review". GreedySouth. 2024-11-16.
- ^ "In This Lifetime". Bandcamp. 2023-07-28.
- ^ "In This Lifetime". Bandcamp. 2023-07-28.
- ^ "AneUnhu - In This Lifetime". YouTube. 2023-10-10.
- ^ ""Wandirasa" - DJ Naida X Chengeto Brown". YouTube. 2024-07-10.
- ^ "EXODUS (Official Film)". Haus of Stone. 2021-11-05.
- ^ "The Nominees for the 21st NAMA Awards (2023): Full List". 7 February 2023.