10 Things You Didn’t Know About SoProfound

From the airwaves to the stage SoProfound is synonymous with being a soulful personality. As a radio personality, he has managed to woo audiences across the board. In his capacity as a spoken word performer, SoProfound keeps setting a bar for other poets. With an impressive body of work including publications and visuals, he is indeed one of Zimbabwe’s best. He continues to expand his horizons as he builds his brand. A respectable young man who stands on the integrity of his faith, SoProfound is the ideal role model. Find out the 10 Things You Didn’t Know About SoProfound.

1. He was born Arnold Chirimika on 2 March 1991.

2. He studied Electrical Engineering at the Harare Polytechnic College.

3. He began his career as a spoken word artist in 2009.

4. He is multifaceted as he is a poet, writer, songwriter, MC and radio personality.

5. He has participated in different poetry slams within and outside Zimbabwe.

6. He has rubbed shoulders with a number of big names in entertainment. He opened for Grammy nominated artist, Da`TRUTH on his ‘Love, Hope, and War’ tour Africa.

7. SoProfound was the 2012 House of Hunger Poetry Slam champion before the 5 year hiatus.

8. He took over the ZiFM Stereo show the Love Lounge after being mentored by original host, Delani Makhalima.

9. He has two projects Pages from My Heart which he released in 2015 and the 2016, Off Season- A Succint Collection of Honest Moments.

10. Despite being popular, SoProfound is very down to earth and tries to stay away from the limelight.