C O V E R S T O R Y
By Peggie Shangwa
Entertainers are expected to strike a balance between a chameleon evolution whilst staying true to their roots . With each record , a musician must exhibit growth sonically , aesthetically , and net worth . In comes Freeman HKD with his tenth studio album titled , ‘ Robbery .’ Interesting album title , yet we need to look at how far this hitmaker has come . The HKD boss ’ career has experienced a steady growth from obscure artist in 2009 , to one of the most recognised voices on the airwaves .
Born , Sylvester Chizanga in the small town of Bindura , Freeman HKD now rubs shoulders with industry heavyweights whom he calls his peers . Some of Freeman ' s biggest collaborative hits have included ' Ngaibake ' with the iconic Sungura king , Aleck Macheso , ' Jerusalema ' and ' Nzenza ' with Ex Q . Now elevating his brand with his eye on the continent and global stage , he is ready to steal the scene . Following his 2010 hit , ‘ Joina City ’, Freeman HKD has enjoyed a career that has earned several Zimdancehall Awards , NAMA and Star FM awards . The big question now is , “ What ’ s next ?” In an exclusive interview , we sat with Freeman HKD to experience the man , the brand , and story behind ‘ Robbery ’.
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