Based: Cape Town

Devine Mahara is a Cape Town-based Zimbabwean singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, Afropop, Americana and influences rooted in his Zimbabwean heritage. His acoustic-led sound and expressive vocal style have helped him build a reputation as a distinctive live performer with broad crossover appeal.

He first gained major recognition after winning Zimbabwe’s Got Talent in 2014, and has since continued developing his career through original releases and live performance. His official YouTube presence highlights songs including “One More Night,” “Journey,” and “Freeman,” while festival coverage also places him on the WOMAD South Africa 2025line-up, reinforcing his profile as an active contemporary artist.

With a sound that feels intimate, melodic and internationally accessible, Devine Mahara is well suited to festivals, lifestyle events, curated concerts, corporate functions and premium private events looking for a modern Afro-folk artist with warmth and authenticity. This version also corrects some of the spelling and wording issues currently on the HDS page while keeping the core facts intact.