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Despite being suppressed for being the voice of the voiceless in his own country by the Zanu-PF regime, Zimbabwe Dancehall singer Winky D, real name Wallace Chirumiko, continues to shine at the international level with the latest achievement being his nomination for the 10th edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) set for the 17th of September next month in the United States of America.
Despite his music being banned on national radios and television, snubbed from local awards and shows violently disrupted by riot police, Zim Dancehall musician Winky D continues to be recognised abroad with the 40th International Reggae and World Music Awards crowing him Best African Dancehall Entertainer for the second time in a row.
ZimDancehall maestro Winky D has reached an out of court settlement with youth activism group Magamba Network after suing them for US$12 000 in April this year claiming illegal use of his song, ‘Parliament.’
Zimbabwean dancehall star Winky D, real name Wallace Chirumiko and BET award winning songstress Charmaine Shamiso “Sha Sha” will share the stage at the 1st annual End Of Year Joburg Shutdown.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s panicking government has ordered the state controlled Power FM radio station to cancel a scheduled interview with Zimdancehall superstar Winky D.
Celebrated Zimdancehall artist Winky D has been announced as the recipient of the inaugural Oliver Mtukudzi Zim-Based Musician of the Year Award at the ZororoPhumulani Zimbabwe Achievers Awards SA (ZAA SA) slated for the 6th April 2019 in South Africa.
Zimdancehall superstar Winky D, real name Wallace Chirumiko, was pelted by bottles by suspected Zanu PF hooligans before he could perform his controversial hit song, “Kasong KeJecha” in Kwekwe.
Not to be messed with, Winky D became the worst nightmare for any artiste who tried to challenge him behind the mic. Some careers were even buried and have not resurrected to date.
Is it possible for someone who lives their life in the public eye to have a private and even secret life despite the scrutiny that fame brings?
Wallace “Winky D” Chirumiko’s hate for life in the fast lane is well documented. He always tries to hide his personal life from the public eye. During interviews, the singer avoids eye contact.