Baba Harare

Baba Harare (born Braveman Chizvino on 22 December 1988) is a Zimbabwean musician. He first gained national recognition as a guitarist and backing vocalist in Jah Prayzah’s Third Generation band before establishing a solo career in the jiti genre.

Early life Braveman Chizvino was born in Bikita, Zimbabwe. He attended Mashoko Mission, where he completed his primary and secondary education. He began learning guitar at a young age and participated in local musical activities prior to entering the professional music industry.

Career

Jah Prayzah and Third Generation Baba Harare began his professional music career as a guitarist and backing vocalist. He rose to prominence as a member of Jah Prayzah’s Third Generation band, performing at national shows and tours that brought him wider public exposure.

Solo career After leaving Jah Prayzah's band, Baba Harare formed his own musical ensemble and launched a solo career. His debut album, Chikwama Changu, marked his transition to a lead artist within the jiti genre and received coverage in Zimbabwean entertainment media.

He continued to release music and perform as a solo artist, with his work regularly featured in print and online media coverage.

Musical direction In 2024, Baba Harare announced a move toward gospel music, citing personal religious convictions. This shift and its associated releases were reported by The Zimbabwe Independent.

In 2025, he stated that he had returned to jiti music while maintaining his Christian faith, explaining in interviews that the two were not mutually exclusive.

Collaborations Baba Harare has collaborated with a number of musicians during his solo career, including Zimbabwean singer-songwriters Mai Tt and Gemma Griffiths.

Discography Albums Chikwama Changu (2017)

Extended plays Greater and Wiser (2025)

Personal life Baba Harare has generally kept his personal life private. Public discussion has largely focused on his religious views as expressed in interviews with Zimbabwean media outlets.