Leonard Simbarashe Rwodzi (born 12 April 1999), known professionally as S1mba, is a Zimbabwean-born British singer-songwriter and rapper. He rose to prominence with his single "

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" featuring DTG, which reached number 3 on the

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as a result of its popularity on the video-sharing platform

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, and earned him his first

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nomination for " Song of the Year".

Early life

Rwodzi moved from

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to Swindon at nine years old before his father was given the job of

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at Pusey Estate in Oxfordshire. While in Zimbabwe, he was introduced to music through his experiences with djembe drums and

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s. In England, Rwodzi formed the foundations of his musical career while at church where he discovered gospel music. Rwodzi attended Faringdon Community College, in the market town of Faringdon. He then attended New College in Swindon where he studied music production and music technology, eventually recording his debut single "The Plan" in the college's music studio.

Discography

Albums

*2021: '' Good Time Long Time''

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Remixes

Guest appearances

References

Living people 1999 births Zimbabwean emigrants to the United Kingdom Black British male rappers English male rappers 21st-century Black British male singers People from Swindon Parlophone artists Zimbabwean rappers {{England-singer-stub