Jah Prayzah is a Zimbabwean contemporary musician and lead member for the band Third Generation. 

Back in his home country, he is popularly referred to by fans and media as “Musoja” which translates to soldier, this is  because of his signature band uniform of military regalia.

His music has seen him win five awards at the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) including the song of the year award in 2013 . He also won two awards at the Zimbabwe Music Awards( ZIMA)  in 2014.

Some of his hit songs include “Dzamutsana ”, “Maria”, "Chengetedza", “Mdhara Vachauya". He also worked with several starts including Diamond Platnumz  on “Watora Mari”, Yemi Alade "Nziyo Yerudo" and Davido "My Lilly".

He has released several albums including "Sungano", "Rudo neRunyararo", "Ngwarira Kuparara", "Tsviriyo", "Kumbumura Mhute" and "Mdhara Vachauya". 

In a interview with Ommy Dallah, Jah Prayzah revealed more about his music.

1..Who is Jah Prayzah, kindly describe yourself?

Jah Prayzah is a musician from Zimbabwe, born Mukudzeyi Mukombe in a family of five. I am the last child, unfortunately i lost two of my brothers. I grew up in the rural areas of Nyadire under the guardianship of our parents, John and Shirley Mukombe. I began music around 2004, thats when i started using the stage name, Jah Prayzah which is a direct translation of Mukudzeyi, meaning Jah Prayzah.

2..What kind of music do you?

I sing afro beats but its heavily influenced by our traditional music in Zimbabwe. The key instrument in my music is the Mbira.

3..When did you start singing and when was your breakthrough?

I started singing in 2004 back in high school, but my breakthrough only came 5 years later when i released my single titled Sungano. From there i never gave up, i made sure i would make every next year, better than the last one.

4..What inspires your music?

Anything really, from stories we heard whilst growing up, the current situations that people encounter daily or even just my fantasies at times. I must also mention that the late Lucky Dube and Oliver Mtukudzi played a huge role in inspiring me to become the musician i am today.

5..How is the music industry in Zimbabwe compared to other African countries?

Its picking up, it used to be really small a few years back but right now i suppose we can proudly talk about it any where we go. We have various African stars willing to work with us and also visit Zimbabwe for business, which is a good thing.

6...Who is your favourite Kenyan artist?

I cant really say i have one favourite artist as i appreciate most of them, but special mention goes to Sauti Sol, those are my brothers and we have worked together before. I also love Nyashinski, i believe he is really good.

7...Any collabo with a Kenyan artist that we should expect soon?

We have one with Sauti Sol already, titled Special Somebody. Its on my album as well as theirs. Would love to get to make more beautiful music with my Kenyan peers, will update as time goes.