Here Are Top 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Sabhuku Vharazipi

Sabhuku Vharazipi is a Zimbabwean socialite, actor, writer and comedian who rose to fame in 2013 with his famous drama comedy titled Sabhuku Vharazipi which won the hearts of many locals. He is known for his signature rural folk dressing, a shiny bald head as well as an unmistakable Karanga tone which distinguishes his productions from the others.  Here Are Top 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Sabhuku Vharazipi.

1. Sabhuku Vharazipi was born David Mubaiwa on the 2nd of October 1973.

3. He did his primary education at Nerupiri Primary School in Masvingo. Sabhuku Vharazipi proceeded to do his secondary education at Masvingo Christian Secondary School which he completed in 1991. Initially, he had problems with his parents who wanted him to look for employment and leave theatre.

3.  Vharazipi is originally from Nerupiri area in Gutu district in Masvingo Province. Sabhuku Vharazipi is married to Matimbire Servy and has three sons, the eldest being Patrick, then Tapiwa and Tatenda.

4. After completing his secondary education, Sabhuku Vharazipi had to briefly stay with his artistic director, David Dzatsunga before setting out on his own. He featured in the making of all the productions by the then Ziya and played roles in such productions as Voice!!!

5. He also featured on Mathias Mhere’s gospel video which was produced in 2014. In the video, Vharazipi played his comic village head figure which made the video a pleasure to watch as well as in various television commercials.

6. In 2014, Sabhuku Vharazipi was nominated for the high profile Human Rights Award. Besides, he also featured in various television commercials which added weight to his already blooming fame.

7. In 2013 The Ziya Cultural Arts Trust which produced the hilarious drama, Sabhuku Vharazipi, received US$10 000 from the Zimpapers Group of Companies in a move aimed at promoting local productions and curbing piracy.

8. He is also a human rights activist.

9.  Vharazipi was also approached for commercials by big companies such as Boka Tobacco and non-Governmental Organisations where he was also quoted in another newspapers saying that he said he was working with Plan International Zimbabwe in a programme called Theatre for Development where they were disseminating information to schools and communities about child rights, abuse, the girl child and women issues.

10. Vharazipi was one of the founding members of Ziya Cultural Theatre Club in 1993.