Saintfloew’s 2025 release “Wicked Weekend” marks a vibrant turn in his musical direction. The track is a high-energy, feel-good Afropop anthem built for Friday nights and festival floors. Released under his own imprint through Virgin Music Group, the song blends upbeat melodies, catchy lyrics, and rhythmic bounce aimed at energizing partygoers.
The music video, which has been trending across YouTube and TikTok, showcases themes of freedom, celebration, and unity. It has quickly become a weekend staple in Zimbabwe’s club scene and beyond.
🎶 Theme: Celebration of life, freedom, and the thrill of the weekend
📀 Release Date: June 20, 2025
📈 Reach: Hundreds of TikTok reels and playlists use it as the soundtrack for weekend vlogs
Music Journey – From Streets to Stardom
Saintfloew’s musical journey began in the townships of Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe, where he built his name in underground rap battles and social media freestyles.
Early Rise:Gained local attention with gritty, raw singles like “Cheka” and “Silas Mavende”.
Got a co-sign from Holy Ten, joining Samanyanga Sounds—which gave him nationwide visibility.
Later transitioned to Nash TV/Nash Nation under Tinashe Mutarisi, where he refined his image and production
💽 Major Projects:
Trap Yevafundisi (2024): A powerful trap-inspired album that blended his harsh realities with spiritual undertones.
Rise and Rise of Saintfloew: A documentary-style series on his growth, aired online and featured clips from tours, studio work, and rehab recovery.
Notable Features and Collaborations
Saintfloew’s growth has been marked by strategic and artistic collaborations with top African artists, helping broaden his appeal:
🔹 Artist 🎵 Song/Project 🌍 Origin
Kwesta Bag RaJahman South Africa
Jah Prayzah Sango (Trap Yevafundisi) Zimbabwe
Michael Magz Mutoro, Pfeka Zimbabwe
Voltz JT Matinyura (unofficial remix) Zimbabwe
Holy Ten Under Pressure (early feature) Zimbabwe
R.Peels Huchi (collab mixtape) Zimbabwe
Each of these collaborations fused hip-hop, trap, Afropop, and even traditional elements—shaping Saintfloew’s dynamic musical identity.
Personal Life – Struggles, Faith & Recovery
Saintfloew’s personal story is as powerful as his music:
Openly battled drug addiction (including meth), which deeply strained his relationship with his family, especially his mother.
His public fallout with Holy Ten centered around creative differences and claims of independence.
Struggled with mental health issues worsened by fame and substance abuse.
🛐 Turning Point:
In 2023, Saintfloew entered rehab in South Africa, where he spent time in therapy, spiritual counseling, and creative isolation.
Since then, he’s adopted a cleaner lifestyle, focused on faith, family, and healing through music.✨ “God gave me a second chance. Music is my therapy. I’m here for those who thought they were too far gone.” — Saintfloew (ZiFM Interview, 2024)
Saintfloew’s trajectory is more than just a rise to stardom it’s a story of resilience, redemption, and creative growth.
Conclusion
Saintfloew’s “Wicked Weekend” is not just a party song it’s a marker of rebirth for an artist who’s seen both the bottom and the top. His journey from township freestyler to an international collab artist with distribution under Virgin Music Group is inspiring. With each new single, he redefines modern Zimbabwean music, blending authenticity with mass appeal.
