JORDAN MOOZY EXPOSES HIS CHILDHOOD, NATIONALITY AND MUSIC CAREER
Emmanuel ‘Jordan MoOzy‘ Muzenda is a singer and songwriter born on the 29th of July 1998, hailing from Gaborone, Botswana, with roots in Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
Jordan is an independent artist, “That way, I can run my ship as I see fit for my brand. You’re also a lot more prolific when you cut out the middleman.” His parents, two of the most devout Christians he knows, raised him to live a hermit lifestyle for the majority of his childhood. Church, house, and school were part of his everyday routine at the time, and it felt like an endless loop. “It had its advantages, I must admit, in that I stayed out of trouble, at least most of the time, and avoided the bad habits that most teenagers develop at that age,” he explained.
At this point in Jordan‘s life, he was not aware of his musical ability as the frequencies he was tuning into were far from standard academic practice. Any sporting arena you put him in would satisfy his desire. In a six-piece band that includes bass, drums, keys, sax, and lead, Jordan MoOzy is the lead singer.
Majority of his time is spent in the studio on endless nights, intense hours of rehearsal and constantly creating new content to feed anyone who is willing to listen to his music. It’s either that or rocking out on stage, sharing his talent with the rest of the world. “Growing up, I saw my cousins play instruments. I couldn’t help but stare in awe at how a human being like myself could create such a beautiful ambience, enchanting harmonies igniting a feel-good sensation far beyond anything I’d ever experienced in my life,” he said as his excitement grew. He was 13 and decided he needed to learn how to play. Jordan says he is surrounded by a lot of talented creative people.
Even if he wouldn’t refer to some as friends, there’s always something to learn from them. He’s always eager to see the world from a different perspective, an empty glass ready to be filled. In most situations, he is a blank canvas, eager to absorb as much as possible, because learning never stops. MoOzy explains, “If you walk into a room and are the only one talking, you will leave with nothing but the knowledge you brought with you. I am a good listener.”
As an encouragement to upcoming musicians, Jordan explains, “Failure is a necessary part of the process of becoming a better you. One flop does not define your entire future. You ALWAYS have a choice, and there are always consequences, whether they are good or bad is determined by the choices you make now.”
He insists that money is also definitely a necessity, because it is what keeps the world turning, and without it you can’t do anything. From purchasing his first instrument to covering transportation to his gigs, paying for studio sessions, uploading his music online, and printing hard copies. Jordan says, “The problem, in my opinion, is greed. It’s important to know that money serves you, not the other way around. Most people get so caught up in attaining material wealth that they deform their character in the process.”
Lastly, in Jordan’s words, “Every response to my work is memorable. It comes from the heart. People have different ways of packaging it, some folks are loud about it, some you’ll never hear about but the fact that they appreciate my work is memorable enough”
Maverick Kabelo is the founder and editorial director of Africa’s Very Own Magazine. Kabelo is a business student, digital media enthusiast/entrepreneur, creative, writer and content creator. He started writing when he was just 16 after founding the magazine on Facebook.
