Othiniel
Musonza

Awardee

Country

Zimbabwe

Othiniel Musonza advocates for free expression through his music.

Themes
Racial justice
Indigenous rights
Gender equality
Free Expression / Civil Society
Sexual Expression / Queer Expression
Disciplines
Artistic Research
Film
Music
Performance
Photography
Sound Art
Video Art
Awards
SEED Award 2021

Profile

Othiniel Musonza, who goes by the name Oxzy, is a rapper based in Zimbabwe, producing music in Ndebele, English, and Shona languages. Oxzy has performed at numerous events. As an arts leader at Smile Action International, he has worked to empower people living with disabilites. Besides this, he has also participated in the Virtualcypher music incubator by Prince Claus Fund NextGen partner Magamba Network, where he produced the song “Musacheme” about gender-based violence. A socially conscious artist, Oxzy uses music to voice issues affecting communities around him.