Blaise was born in Brazzaville on April 24, in the former French Congo. The introduction of a keyboard to his music in the early 80s is said to have been influenced by West Nkosi , a well known South African producer who produced for Tuku in his early career. His debut solo album, Africa, included two hits: "Zimbabwe" and "Mazongonyedze. The kombi becomes the basis for a sort of Canterbury Tales scenario. Zimunya subverts the modern city through generalizing the city life.
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