Based : Zimbabwe

Hope Masike is a Zimbabwean singer, songwriter, mbira player and performer widely recognised as one of the country’s leading contemporary custodians of mbira music. Deeply rooted in Zimbabwean heritage, she has built a distinctive sound that blends traditional and contemporary African influences, brought together by her signature mbira playing, expressive vocals and strong live presence.

Known to many as “The Princess of Mbira,” Hope has developed a career that spans recording, touring and interdisciplinary performance. Her work has included solo releases as well as collaborations with projects such as Monoswezi, while her music continues to reimagine Zimbabwean traditions in ways that feel both authentic and current.

Her discography includes albums such as Hope, Mbira, Love & Chocolate and The Exorcism of a Spinster, reflecting an artist whose work is both culturally grounded and creatively expansive. More recent coverage also shows that she remains actively engaged in broader cultural work, with the launch of her book Mbira Mberi in April 2026 adding to her profile as a musician and storyteller.

With a live sound that is soulful, elegant and unmistakably Zimbabwean, Hope Masike is especially well suited to festivals, cultural programmes, concert stages and premium curated events looking for an artist with both heritage and contemporary appeal.