Zimbabwean DJ Spunj Embarks Taking Harare Sound to the World

With his breakout single “Pakawanda” and a string of collaborations on the horizon, Spunj is redefining what it means to be a DJ from Zimbabwe in 2025.

For years, Spunj has been a familiar name in Harare’s top nightlife spots such as Pablo’z and Karma, commanding dancefloors with high-energy, open-format sets that blend amapiano, Afrobeats, and soulful house. But as the crowds grew, so did his creative ambition. “I love dance music, I love amapiano and 3-step. Zimbabweans love it too,” says Spunj. “We just haven’t had a child of the soil pushing that sound the way our neighbours are.”

That vision led to “Pakawanda”, his breakout single with Denzel, a smooth, spirit-infused amapiano track that captures Spunj’s distinctive mix of rhythm and reflection. Rooted in Southern African rhythms and layered with mbira-inspired melodies and Shona vocals, the song is both a celebration and a statement, Zimbabwe’s heartbeat meeting the global amapiano wave.