Nutty O: The Visionary Voice from Zimbabwe Taking African Sound Global
Nutty O Journal
From hungry nights to headline moments, Nutty O blends soul, confidence, and purpose into every beat he touches.
There’s no mistaking the presence of Nutty O. His voice carries weight—not just in tone, but in truth. A product of Zimbabwean grit, pan-African pride, and spiritual clarity, Nutty O is more than just an artist. He’s a vessel. A curator of vision. A man with something to say and every reason to be heard.
“I mix African sounds with everything else,” he explains. “But I can’t say I’m limited to any genre.”
His sound is free—borderless, genre less, fearless. But behind the music is a man forged by experience.
Before the Name, There Was Nothing but Belief
Before the world knew him, Nutty O was just a young scholar studying psychology, obsessed with one thing: making something of himself.
“I wanted to be on top of the world by any means necessary,” he says. There were no handouts. No shortcuts. Just raw hunger, both literal and figurative.
“I carry the pain of not having anything. Of being around people who didn’t believe in me. Hungry bellies. Hungry nights. That never leaves me.”
That pain fuels every studio session. Every lyric. Every win.
Uncompromising Standards, Unmatched Sound
One thing Nutty O refuses to bend on is production quality.
“No matter the cost, I don’t compromise. Not on my sound. Not on the quality of my creations.”
He treats each track as a canvas—not just to be painted, but to be perfected.
Confidence That Shocks, Vision That Stretches
What do people still misunderstand about him?
“My vision. My confidence,” he says. “I believe I’m one of the greatest musicians to ever walk this earth. I’m not just a musician—I’m a vessel. I see things. I create visions. I transcend.”
It’s not arrogance. It’s self-belief born from isolation, rejection, and the need to build something bigger than himself.
When the Industry Tried to Box Him In
It’s happened more than once. The industry saw him one way—he saw something else.
“They tried to put me in a box based on what they could see. I obsessively believe in myself.
That’s how I beat it.”
Versatility is his weapon. His vision, the compass.
Moments You Had to Be There For
There are two moments Nutty O wishes his fans could’ve seen, unfiltered:
- Performing at the Bob Marley Commemoration in Abu Dhabi, as the only African on the lineup—personally invited by Teddy Riley.
- Being part of the Africa Unite project, recreating a Bob Marley classic in studio with Marley’s original vocals.
“Just to have Bob Marley’s raw vocals in your session, and be told to use them however you want… You just had to be there, man.”
Carrying Zimbabwe with Him, Always
Being from Zimbabwe, a country often left out of the global music narrative, gives Nutty O fuel.
“Zimbabwe is not fully considered part of the global musical ecosystem. So having someone like me from there—it gives me more strength. More zeal. More reason to knock on international doors.”
Dream Collab? One Name Stands Out
“Davido. His energy is contagious. He uplifts people. I’ve seen him move from the ground up— he’s proof that hard work pays. That’s who I want to work with.”
Looking Ahead: 5 Years from Now
Ask Nutty O where he sees himself in five years, and the vision gets bigger than music.
“Of course, more bangers will come. But it’s about more than that. I want to be a voice for Black unity, for the Black child. I want to help us realise that we are powerful beyond what we know.”
Growth is inevitable—but responsibility is intentional.
On Fame, Women, and Knowing the Boundary
He gets attention—but he moves with discipline.
“Women admire kings. I’m a king. But I never misuse that admiration. I entertain respectfully. I know the boundary.”
Growth is inevitable—but responsibility is intentional.
A Live Moment That Reflects the Real Nutty O
There’s no shortage of live clips—but one performance in his native language captures the spirit of who he truly is:
(sings in Shona) “That’s how we go,” he smiles.