5 Awesome Zim Music Video Directors You Should Know
We all love our music coming to life in a video. As fans we want the visuals to match a songs story line or in some cases twist the plot. Over the years we have watched music videos go through an evolution. As a whole African music videos are at par with international standards. Zimbabwe through all the challenges is making a breakthrough in the visual industry.
Though we love our stars in front of our screens, we want to honour those behind the scenes. These 5 music video directors have been creating noteworthy magic.
Check out the five music video directors below
Andy Cutta
The NAMA award winning director has earned his stripes having worked with some of Zim’s biggest names. He has worked alongside Stunner, Davina Green, Sandra Ndebele, Cindy, Sanii Makhalima and Takura.
Video credit: Takura-Zino Irema
Blaqs
The man of the moment who creates romanticism with his videos. Vusa Gasa a.k.a Blaqs has worked with Ex Q, Ammara Brown, Varaidzo, POY and Xmile.
Video credit: Ammara Brown ft Chengeto-Wachu Want
Chris Shoca
The man behind Black Phantom Films creates Afro urban visuals. He has worked with Mik, Mile, T. Shoc, Simba Tagz and Tkae Chidz.
Video Credit: Simba Tagz-No Pressure
Mr Elders
If you want a director who tells stories then Walter Chawota a.k.a Mr Elders is your guy. All the Mr Elders videos have a movie like feel and the quality is on point. He has worked with Tytan, Ammara, Marcques, J-Oh, Tricky J and Takura.
Video Credit: Tytan- Bho
Invision Studios
Invision studios has their name printed all over Zimbabwean music especially hip hop. With Charles Mugaviri Jnr and the team, Invision studios have playful creations. They also drop films like rappers drop mixtapes (sic!) They like to mix things up in their music videos from black and white to animations. They have worked with MMT, Cal_Vin, Dice, Tehn Diamond and Soul Afrika.
Video credit: Dice ft Donne-Trouble
