Award winning Afro-fusion songstress, Mary Anibal, has released a single titled “Bhonzo,” an empowering anthem that embodies the spirit of hustle and determination. A song laden with the sounds of mbira and binded together by the singer’s velvet vocals.
The song’s narrative revolves around the daily grind, chasing dreams and overcoming obstacles in the pursuit of success. A relatable story for not only the self employed, but entrepreneurs, small business owners and anyone working tirelessly towards their goals.
“Bhonzo” has an infectious instrumental, that’s accompanied by motivational lyrics which are certain to inspire the listener. Add to that the mellifluous nature of Mary Anibal’s singing, and you have a potential earworm that will call to all music fans.
The single is the singer’s first release of 2025, and it comes on the back of her debut album, Maria Wenyu, which was released last year.
A Mbira session musician, a mbira player, a vocalist and a percussionist, Mary Anibal’s music is an embrace of the different facets of her musical identity. The singer has graced platforms like the Jacaranda Music Festival in Harare, Habari Africa Festival in Toronto (Canada), the Saudi Za Busara Festival in Zanzibar (Tanzania) and most recently the Festival Abidjan Capitale du Jazz in Senegal.
“Bhonzo” is now available across all major streaming platforms.
