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Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Correspondent
UP-AND-COMING rapper, eMKlass is promoting his Iminyela suburb, one of the oldest townships in Bulawayo through rap music.
Last week the 26-year-old artiste released visuals of his latest offering, Everyday, which talks about day to day life with inspiration from his Iminyela suburb upbringing.

A former footballer whose injury ended his career, eMKlass (born Mbulelo Mpofu) said his latest offering also celebrates the unity of people who speak different languages.

“The track Everyday which I’ve just released with visuals shot by Brooklyn Films International, celebrates the universal language of love by fusing IsiNdebele and Shona. I featured King Ryder on the song and my home girl, Sizani Ncube on the visuals.

“The track is all about promoting Iminyela suburb which, for a while, has not had big artistes emerging,” said eMKlass.

The passionate artiste said he is working on shooting more videos for his songs with his music accessible on YouTube, SoundCloud, Audiomack and SlikourOnLife.

He said his musical journey started way back when they had what they called ‘sparring’ sessions with his colleagues in high school.

“I specialise mostly in love songs as I want to touch souls of those who’ve been hurt by their loved ones while also celebrating love and sharing some of my personal relationship experiences.

“My first song was BAE (Before Anyone Else) which featured Svbb Zirro and MG in 2016. The song was part of an EP titled, Rise Up. Last year, I released a singles collection titled The Klatch,” said the Nust publishing degree student who is an intern at Zimpapers’ online desk in Bulawayo.

Turning to his life on the football pitch, eMKlass said: “Before music, I was a soccer player but my career was cut short by injury,” — @mthabisi_mthire