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About Taona Oswald Chipunza
Taona Oswald Chipunza, known professionally as Teemak, is a Zimbabwean singer, songwriter, and music producer. Born December 12, 1996, in Harare, Zimbabwe, he creates music that fuses Afrobeat, Amapiano, and traditional Sungura guitar sounds.
His stage name combines "Tee" from his first name with "Mak" honouring his late mother Makanyara. After facing significant personal and professional challenges, Teemak rebuilt his career through discipline and creativity, releasing his debut EP Mavambo on Zimbabwe's Independence Day, April 18, 2025.
Through his label Lord Empire Music, Taona Oswald Chipunza also works as a producer for emerging Zimbabwean artists, with notable credits including multiple tracks for KSG Di Don.
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December 10, 2025
Teemak Releases "Disemba" Single Featuring GRAMMY Nominee Promise the Guitarist
Zimbabwean singer-songwriter and producer Taona Oswald Chipunza (Teemak) announces his new single "Disemba," releasing December 12, 2025, coinciding with his birthday. The self-produced track features 4x GRAMMY nominee Promise the Guitarist and showcases Teemak's signature fusion of amapiano rhythms with sungura-inspired guitar work. Mixed and mastered by Nxrth, "Disemba" captures the emotional resonance of December while pushing the boundaries of contemporary African music.
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April 18, 2025
Teemak Releases Debut EP "Mavambo" on Zimbabwe's Independence Day
Taona Oswald Chipunza, known as Teemak, marks a new chapter in his artistic journey with the release of "Mavambo," a six-track EP released on April 18, 2025, Zimbabwe's Independence Day. The EP title, meaning "beginning" in Shona, symbolises both national pride and Teemak's personal rebirth as an artist. Featuring guitar work by Shamex and mixing by Nxrth, Mavambo establishes Teemak's distinctive fusion of Afrobeat, Amapiano, and traditional Sungura music.
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January 15, 2025
Taona Oswald Chipunza Announces Lord Empire Music Label
Zimbabwean artist and producer Teemak (Taona Oswald Chipunza) announces the establishment of Lord Empire Music, his independent record label and production company. The label aims to nurture emerging Zimbabwean talent while maintaining high production standards and authentic African sounds. Lord Empire Music will serve as the primary vehicle for Teemak's own releases while providing production services to other artists in the region.
October 2024
Teemak Production Credits: KSG Di Don Collaboration
Producer Taona Oswald Chipunza (Teemak) completes production work on multiple tracks for rising Zimbabwean artist KSG Di Don. The collaboration includes tracks "Usatye," "Hwahwa," "Forever" featuring Qounfuzed, and several others. The productions showcase Teemak's versatility as a producer while contributing to the development of Zimbabwe's contemporary music scene.