Cephas “Moto Muzhinji” Mashakada was a celebrated Zimbabwean sungura musician, born in 1960 in Chinhoyi. He began his music career in his hometown before joining forces with a few friends to rise in the music scene. He earned recognition as one of the most prominent sungura musicians in Zimbabwe.

His music and influence made him a beloved figure in Zimbabwean music, and he was widely appreciated by fans from childhood through his career. Cephas Mashakada passed away on August 23, 2011, and his legacy lives on with many remembering him fondly as “Moto Muzhinji” a tribute to his enduring impact on the music scene.

His work and style contributed significantly to Zimbabwe’s sungura genre, and he remains a respected and remembered artist in the country’s musical history.

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