Skiezy Unveils ‘Zororo’: A Soulful Anthem of Rest, Reflection, and Resilience

By Leeroy Mupariri

Simba Shumba, better known as Skiezy, isn’t your typical 24-year-old. The former NUST student has quietly been building a name for himself in Zimbabwe’s evolving Afro-fusion scene, not through noise, but through reflection.

His latest single, Zororo, meaning “rest” or “peace” in Shona, is less a musical release and more a meditation set to melody.

Emerging from a period of intense personal introspection, Skiezy says Zororo was born when life became too loud to navigate.

“There was a point when I felt overwhelmed by everything; expectations, life, and even my own misgivings,” he reflects. “I had to disengage and reconnect with myself. Zororo was born from that silence.”

The track doesn’t just capture a moment, it creates one. Drawing on Afro soul, alternative R&B, and traditional Zimbabwean rhythms, Zororo invites the listener into a sonic safe space. Fingerpicked guitar, subtle percussion, and a gentle vocal performance combine to deliver more than just sound, it offers healing.

Skiezy’s music often blends old and new, but Zororo is especially poignant in how it embraces ancestral calm and modern uncertainty. It’s a quiet rebellion against the rush of life, a space where it’s okay to pause.

“Sometimes peace doesn’t come from outside,” Skiezy says, his voice steady. “It starts with a decision. You are allowed to rest.”

That message is resonating. While he’s still early in his career, Skiezy’s lyrical depth and genre-defying compositions have begun to attract attention well beyond Zimbabwe. His Linktree reveals the layers behind the artist, raw studio moments, cultural visuals, and unplugged performances that hint at someone not just performing, but feeling through their art.

In a music landscape often dominated by hype, Skiezy stands out for embracing honesty. Zororo isn’t chasing the charts—it’s chasing connection.

“I want this song to feel like permission,” he explains. “Permission to breathe. To just be.”

With previous collaborations like Ndinewe with Zeb Taikira and Shonaboi, and a full album on the horizon, Skiezy’s journey is just beginning. But for now, Zororo offers a necessary pause—for him, and for everyone else navigating the noise.