ENOCK ‘Nox’ Guni attaches a lot of importance to the quality of his music. He enjoyed limited success with his hit, Garandichauya, but the urban groover is not chasing hits – just satisfaction in his own work.

Schools/Colleges/Universities attended: Kuwadzana 3 Primary School; Ellis Robins Boys High School; Morgan High School, Midlands State University and (Post Grad) UNISA

My music journey began when I auditioned in the talent show, Superstar 2002. I was studying for my A’ Levels and unfortunately the third round of the competition clashed with my exams, so I opted for school first.

I then enrolled with Midlands State University and joined SHAPE Zimbabwe [inter-university HIV advocacy group]. My work with SHAPE gave me the breakthrough I needed. Roy and Royce assisted me in doing my first single, ‘Iwe Maria’, which had a great video to go along with it.

In 2004, I released my first album called ‘Wandipengesa’ which contained ‘Iwe Maria’. In 2006, I joined the group Chigutiro and we did a song called ‘Chigutiro Anthem’ with Blush, Trinta and Ngonie. I then released my second album called ‘Rythm and Blues’ in the same year and it had songs like ‘Ruvarangu’ and ‘Nguva Ichauya’ which featured Cindy. ‘Nguva Ichauya’ turned out to be Power FM song of the year in 2007.

In 2007, I joined forces with Trevor Dongo and Tawanda Mugodi to form Afrounik and together we released an album called ‘Unikness’ which had the well-received song, ‘Kana Musipo’.

In 2008, just before I left for South Africa, I released my third album called Chapter 3 which comprised hit songs such as ‘Ndinoshuwa’ featuring Leonard Mapfumo, Kunerima, Washanduka and ‘Kudakwashe’ which featured Blush and Trevor.

In 2009, I released my fourth album from my South African base called ‘Music, Love and Me’ with songs like ‘Iwe Rudo’, ‘Ndavenaye’, ‘Wandinoda’ and ‘Garandichauya’.

My current album, ‘Zim's Finest: Tisu Tine Yese’ was released on December 24 last year and has songs such as ‘Wandipengesa’ featuring Maskiri, ‘Ini Ndada’, ‘Tanakirana’ and ‘Baby Gara’ featuring Maskiri.

I write all the songs I sing, I also write for other artists, I have written songs for Diana, Blush and Maskiri as well. I am currently doing touch-ups to a song I wrote for the UK-based Bkay & Kazz.

Love is a universal language, even the Bible promotes love. I can never run out of things to say about love, though I touch on other topics too.

I always wanted to be a pilot, but my sciences were really bad so I gave up on it. I then wanted to be a doctor, but that required sciences too so I gave up on that as well. I decided to follow my brother's footsteps and studied marketing, I hold an honours degree in Marketing Management and I am almost done with my Masters.

2010 was a bomb! Having my song, Wandinoda, played in Big Brother Africa All Stars, man that felt so good. It’s really amazing and satisfying when your work is so publicly appreciated.

God willing, I will be an African star. I want people to remember me mostly because of the music. I want to take Zimbabwean urban music to a whole new level. God help me.

My favourite holiday spot, if I am not in my rural home with my family, is Madagascar. My favourite food is sadza nenyama ine tuCovo. Typical Zimbabwean man, I know. I can’t survive three days without sadza. My favourite gadget is my Blackberry phone.

Every day I wake up and say a prayer, leave for my day job and compose a song or two whilst I’m at it. When I return home I call my woman, cook, and watch my favourite soapies: Rythm City, Scandal and Generations then end it all with some action movie. Thursdays are my club nights at Baseline for some reggae and dancehall music. Weekends are for my fans and the studio.

I’m releasing my new album 50 Minutes to FAME shortly. It’s already done, we are busy with the videos now in collaboration with SONY Music Africa. Fingers crossed, the album will be released and marketed internationally. Africa here I come!