Tocky Vibes

Obey Makambureyi (born 29 November 1993), popularly known under the stage name Tocky Vibes, is a Zimbabwean award-winning Zimdancehall artist, songwriter and lyricist. He has released multiple singles.

Early life

Makamure was born in Rugare Suburb, Harare. He was first spotted by top Zimdancehall artist Winky D, which led to recordings of his earlier music. His parents wanted him to focus on his studies and thought the music scene would affect his studies. They moved him back to their rural home in Chivi Masvingo Province, and later he moved to their farm in Rusape outside of Mutare . Later local reggae and dancehall artist Emmanuel "Guspy Warrior mafia19" Manyeruke took him in and helped reignite his career. He made frequent visits to Harare to record until he decided to reside in the capital permanently.

Music career Tocky Vibes released an album Toti Toti in 2015. The album was recorded using live instruments. Before the album Toti Toti he won awards at the Zimdancehall awards in 2015 for the songs Tocky Aenda Nenyika and Mhai. He is considered one of the most talented artists in Zimbabwe because of his lyrics which have a rich social message. Being talented the young man took it by storm and now has another single hit song in 2018 called Chamakuvangu and one above all called Kendura. Faith is yet another and its real that the young man has take it by storm ( Aenda nenyika )

Controversy In 2020 a man named John Vashico, a Tocky Vibes look alike made rounds in Glendale claiming to be the musician's father. Vashico claimed to have fathered Tocky Vibes and other 10 children and deserted them. The claims were dismissed by Tocky Vibes surfacing pictures with his biological father who is based in South Africa.

Discography

Studio albums + List of albums Title Album Details Number of Tracks Toti Toti released 2015 8 Bhora Mutambo released 2016 14 Rori released 2018 19 Chamakuvangu released 2018 23 The Villagers Money, vol. 1 released 201914 The Villagers Money, vol. 2 released 2019 13 Dhongi newaya released 202022 Long Live Chama released 2020 12 Mabhiritiyana| Rori released 2021 16 Ngoma Kurira released 2021 25 Chicken and Chama released 2022 36 Long Live Chama 2 released 2022 10Mashangurapata released 202594

Hit Songs Mhai Tocky Aenda neNyika Usakande Mapfumo pasi Dziripo Hama Ndini Ndinorira Ngoma Dzonaka Mukoma Ndazokundikana Kure KweGava Level Rakaipa Hande Tocky Toti Toti KuHope Bhora mutambo Malaika Tipei Maoko Tushiri Shoka Kenduro Chama Nyaya Yangu

Awards Zimbabwe Music Awards People's Choice Award 2014

Zimdancehall Awards 2014 Best Male Artist Best Social Message Song of the Year