THEBOYNAMEDSIMBA

Born Simbarashe Darel Kasunzuma in Mahikeng in 1997, THEBOYNAMEDSIMBA is a Zimbabwean South African rapper, vocalist, producer, and engineer whose music transcends traditional genre boundaries. With an instinctive ability to blend sounds, he crafts emotionally immersive soundscapes that reflect his personal journey marked by struggle, growth, and artistic evolution.

From producing hip-hop records for his older brothers at just 10 years old to emerging as an accomplished independent artist, THEBOYNAMEDSIMBA’s career is a testament to resilience and reinvention. His raw storytelling, cinematic production, and unorthodox melodic choices have earned him critical acclaim, including playlist placements on Apple Music’s “FEELS” and “African Hip-Hop” as well as Spotify’s “New Music Friday.” His work has been featured in multiple publications, further cementing his presence in the music industry.

A voice born from adversity, his music is a vessel for themes of family loss, poverty, heartbreak, introversion, and addiction. Each release invites listeners into his world, offering introspective lyrics and boundary-pushing production that defy convention and resonate on a deeply human level.

Whether through soul-baring verses or expansive sonic landscapes, THEBOYNAMEDSIMBA continues to prove that his artistry is limitless, authentic, and unforgettable.