Gemma Griffiths is a Zimbabwean singer-songwriter and podcaster best known for her solo Afro-pop and Afro-fusion work, as well as her collaborations with prominent African artists. She is recognised for blending contemporary R&B with traditional Zimbabwean musical influences and for her contributions to the African creative arts scene.
Early life and career
Griffiths was born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe. She developed an interest in music at a young age and later began writing and performing original material that reflected her cultural background. Her sound incorporates Afro-pop, Afro-fusion, and contemporary African music elements.
Music career
Griffiths gained early recognition with the release of her single "Don't Worry", which received positive media attention for its Afro-pop sound and uplifting themes.
She later released her debut EP A Girl from Harare, a body of work centred on identity, womanhood, and African modernity, blending traditional Zimbabwean influences with contemporary R&B and Afro-pop production.
Beyond her solo work, Griffiths has collaborated with several leading African artists. She worked with South African producer Prince Kaybee on the single "Sorry Not Sorry".
She has also collaborated with Zimbabwean musician Baba Harare on multiple songs, including "Ndini Ndinaye" (2023) and "Couple of the Year" (2025).
Griffiths has further collaborated and performed with Zimbabwean dancehall artist Winky D, appearing together on stage and in music-related projects, contributing to her visibility within Zimbabwe’s contemporary music scene.
In January 2025, she released the single "Mhaka", which served as the lead single for her self-titled debut studio album Gemma Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.