- Zimbabwean Jiti musician Baba Harare has released a new love song titled ‘Rese’ in collaboration with the award-winning Imbube ensemble Amaqaqa.
- The music video for ‘Rese’ has quickly garnered significant attention, accumulating over 129,000 views on YouTube in less than a week since its release.
- The song explores themes of finding genuine love after heartbreak, blending different cultural sounds.
The collaboration marks Baba Harare’s continued effort to engage with diverse musical styles and audiences, following recent projects with other artists like Amapiano sensation Black Diva and thespian Bruce Mutero. The joint venture with Amaqaqa is seen as a way to unify people despite tribal differences, demonstrating that collaboration can lead to successful artistic endeavors. The visuals for ‘Rese’ were shot and directed by Afri Art Studios, featuring Baba Harare in traditional Ndebele attire and singing in the Ndebele language, promoting a sense of oneness between Ndebele and Shona cultures.
Timeline
- **March 16, 2026 (Morning):** News outlets highlight the rapid viral growth of Baba Harare and Amaqaqa’s ‘Rese’ music video, noting over 129,000 views.
- **Less than a week prior:** The official music video for ‘Rese’ is released on YouTube.
- **Previously (March 11, 2026):** News emerges of Baba Harare teaming up with Amapiano sensation Black Diva for an upcoming single titled ‘Abroad’.
Key Players
- **Baba Harare (Braveman Chizvino):** Jiti musician, lead artist on ‘Rese’.
- **Amaqaqa:** Award-winning Imbube ensemble, collaborating artists on ‘Rese’.
- **Mohau Ncube:** Representative for Amaqaqa, who commented on the song’s themes.
- **Afri Art Studios:** Directed and shot the ‘Rese’ music video.
