(Compiled by Natalie Sindile Nyathi)
Today Zim GBC News speaks to Peter Mwanza aka Champion
Peter Mwanza aka Champion is a local Dance Hall artist who is pushing his art form unto the international market. He’s a song writer who ventured into music in 2013 in Bulawayo. His works are recorded at Face Music International Studio from where he collaborates with Thandazani Ndlovu and Morgan Gold(MG). Champion also works with artists such as Crissswiss, Tare true defender, Doctor Ample, Drea, Shabba Stone, Lyno Massen, Chuny boy, King, Mr khumalo, Dylan, Eugene,Tino.
My first childhood Memory…
It is when I went fishing with my Mother to a Dam called Round table. Unceremoniously, there were heavy rains with hailstones, I cried like no man’s business whilst running trying to find my way back home. I was terrified that day!
My first Childhood idol …
I liked to watch 21 jump street, Mr. T and Hulk Hogan…
My first pet …
Just like many people, it was a Dog.
My first CD..
It was cassette for Craig David (kkkkkk Champion we said CD…editor)
My first school…
My first school experience began at Chebanga Primary School.
My first music hero…
It was Bennie Man.
My first instrumental…
It was the Red Code Enemy lines rhythm.
My first best friend…
His name was Tawanda.
My first job …
It was at Foodlovers as a head chef for the Bil tong processing Section .
First Time I Cried As an Adult…
it is when my grandmother passed away. I was really hurt..
My first heartbreak …
I have never thought about it because of being childish, may the Lord forgive me…
My first performance …
It was on my leavers party for grade 7s at Moray Primary School in Bulawayo.
My first paycheck …
I collected at Zonke Zizwe Bradfield Ecobank. I really spoiled myself l don’t wanna lie….
Meanwhile, Champion’s music is available at 15 radio stations and social media platforms such as Facebook( Peter Mwanza) etc…