In Nkulumane, one of Bulawayo’s oldest townships, life moves at its own pace.
The air is thick with dust, and opportunity does not always come easy.
Yet behind that stillness lies a rhythm shaped by resilience, survival, and untold stories. It is from this environment that Othiniel Musonza—known to many as Oxzy—found his voice.
Oxzy is not a typical artist chasing charts and trends.
He belongs to a new generation of musicians turning pain into poetry and struggle into sound.
What began in 2016 as a personal escape has become a mission to speak for overlooked communities and mirror realities many live but few articulate.
“Seeing the struggles in my community pushed me to use music as a voice,” he said.
“By 2016, I knew this was a purpose.”
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Blending hip-hop with Amapiano, Afro-Pop, Kwaito, and traditional African elements, Oxzy has crafted a sound as versatile as it is intentional.
His signature is storytelling—each track layered with lived experience, social commentary, and raw emotion.
His breakout track, Dollar For Two, landed him in the top 10 of Voice2Rep and propelled him into national recognition.
But it was Musacheme, a hard-hitting piece on gender-based violence, that truly defined his voice, sparking conversations and solidifying his place as a socially conscious force.
In 2021, he received the Prince Claus Seed Award, validating both his musical talent and community impact.
Now, with new visuals for Musacheme and a forthcoming single, Sjumb Semali, Oxzy shows no signs of slowing down.
He has set his sights beyond the country’s s borders.
From Nkulumane to national recognition, his journey is still unfolding.
But one thing is certain: Oxzy is not just making music—he is a voice to be reckoned with.
