Bulawayo’s creative economy is gaining fresh momentum as two young entertainers turn personal challenges into stepping stones toward bigger opportunities.
Samantha Moyo, a social work student at a Bulawayo institution, has quietly built a loyal TikTok following of around 26,000 users. Her lifestyle content blends everyday authenticity with a growing ambition to reach wider audiences. Moyo represents a new wave of Zimbabwean digital creators who are using short-form video to build personal brands without relying on traditional media gatekeepers.
Meanwhile, rapper and producer Blessing Banda, known professionally as Tojey Blox, is turning a painful robbery setback into motivation. The Bulawayo-born artist has already shared spaces with international stars like Ne-Yo and South African heavyweight Cassper Nyovest, a sign that his production and performance skills are attracting attention beyond Zimbabwe’s borders.
While the paths differ, both stories highlight a common thread: young Bulawayo creatives are embracing digital platforms and collaborations to push through economic and personal obstacles.
For Harare Express readers, these developments point to a broader shift in Zimbabwe’s arts scene—where talent from outside the capital is increasingly shaping national conversations in entertainment.