“Awa Khiwe are you married?” most asked question on artiste’s Q&A
Showbiz Reporter
TALENTED Ndebele rap queen, Awa Khiwe on Sunday availed herself to fans on social media by giving them a platform to ask her questions which she gladly responded to.
Unsurprisingly, the most asked question was “Awa Khiwe, are you married?” to which the artiste responded countless times by saying: “Yes, I tied the knot last year.”
As if in doubt, more and more people kept asking her that question in different ways.
Other than her relationship status, followers did not miss the opportunity to get to know the Ngeke Bengimele hit-maker as they asked numerous questions about her inspiration, favourite music, age, hometown and music.
Below are some of the questions and her responses.
Q. How do you feel about being one the best female MCs from Zimbabwe, and pretty much, one of the best and most authentic artistes?
A. Wow, thank you so much. It’s an honour to see people appreciating me and my work because when I started, the whole tribal look was a risky move in Hip-hop. Many said it wouldn’t work so my heart melts whenever people show love. It inspires me to do more.
Q. Who inspires you career-wise?
A. Berita
Q. What are the challenges that you overcame in the music industry, be it abroad or here in the City of Kings and Queens?
A. I can write a book. It’s been a tough road, and still is, but the biggest challenge when I started, was getting platforms to showcase my music and getting music to the people. The world is a global village now thanks to social media which helped me to overcome many challenges. I also pray a lot.
Q. What has kept you going and getting recognition in the music industry?
A. Support from wonderful people like you.
Awa Khiwe
Q. Do u know how great you are? I believe you are so underestimated.
A. Thank you so much. Sometimes I am tempted to say I am, but I always try not to see myself as a great person or artist because I always want to be chasing greatness. I don’t ever want to reach a point where I say “I’m great” because I would stop trying to be great and lose my greatness.
Q. When can we expect an album?
A. This year.
Q. Can we expect a few collaborations with select Zimbabwean artistes?
A. Yes, lots of them.
Q. Ever thought of doing a remix of one of Cal Vin’s songs in his honour like a remix of Thabani remix?
A. Cal Vin and I did a song before his untimely passing. The song is on my album.
Q. Is there any chance you can do a collaboration with Tafadzwa “Asaph” Tarukwana?
A. Asaph and I are cooking something.
Q. Would you consider a collaboration with Holy Ten or even Volts JT?
A. I would love to work with them, they are amazing.
Q. How much do you charge for a feature?
A. It depends on the terms and conditions of the project.
Q. When can we expect you in Bulawayo?
A. I always come home to visit my family and friends, but I have never done a show because that needs proper investment and marketing. When the time is right and I have enough resources to do a proper show, I will do it.
Q. When are we getting a performance in your home town (Nkayi)?
A. I have thought about it, but I don’t know if people there like Hip-hop.
Q. Are you still yet to release that song with DJ Tira (Gqom blast)?
A. Eish no, it’s a long story.
Q. Where can I get the track uMaqhobaqhoba?
A. Maqhobaqhoba and Gandaganda haven’t been released, but I have been performing the songs. I will share the release dates very soon. We are still finishing up a few things.
Q. What does “Gandaganda” mean?
A. Gandaganda means to crush something.
Q. I have seen you perform in European countries (where there are white people) and you will be rapping in the vernacular (Ndebele). How do those people get to enjoy your music and actually dance to it yet they won’t be understanding what you are singing?
A. The same way that we vibe to Makhadzi and Sho Madjozi even if we don’t understand the language. One doesn’t need to understand a language to enjoy music or performances.
Q. What is it that you wish to accomplish in your music career that you think you haven’t?
A. I want to work on dope visuals. I haven’t been doing that.
Q. Where do you see yourself in five years?
A. Honestly, I don’t know. I don’t plan things, I just go with the flow.
Q. You were born in the Nkayi district, what have you done or ploughed back for your home district so far?
A. I have inspired those who thought it was impossible.
Q. Where do you work?
A. I rap for a living.
Q. Are you from Makokoba?
A. Yes, that’s my urban home.
Q. When last were you in Nkayi?
A. It’s been a while and I miss the people.
Q. Where are you based?
A. I travel a lot, but I live in France.
Q. Are you married?
A. Yes, I tied the knot last year.
Q. When are you getting married?
A. I tied the knot last year.
Q. How old are you Awa?
A. I’m 30.
Q. What’s your height?
A. 172cm.
Q. What is your favourite song?
A. I change every day. Currently, it’s “Sweetest song”, an SDA song.
Realising that most questions had been asked, some fans simply commended Awa Khiwe for being a good role model.
“No question. Just wanna say, keep up the good work. There’re so many other little Awa Khiwes who are looking up to you and our hope is to have many more Awas in the world. That way, the world would be a better place. Qhubeka usenza proud darling, you’re the real deal,” wrote one fan.
In an interview with Chronicle Showbiz after the open Q&A, Awa Khiwe laughed off questions on her marital status, being coy on every angle, suggesting that she may have been joking about being married.
Amidst all the suggestions of collaborative projects, Awa told Chronicle Showbiz that she will be riding solo on her upcoming debut album.
“I’m not planning any collaborations this year. I have too many solo projects to contribute to my debut album,” she said.
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