My Passion. My Life. My Business
Bio
Blessing Kumbirai Gandawa, born on April 23rd, 1996, popularly known as Kumbie or Miss Kumbie, is a Zimbabwean singer, songwriter, bass guitarist, dancer, painter, actress and founder of Fusion (ZW). Kumbie was born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe. She moved to Missouri, shortly after completing high school to further her education at Cottey College and attained her Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management in 2019. After graduating, Kumbie moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where she kick-started her career within the visual and performative art industry. Her most notable artworks were featured in various galleries and shows, including UrbArts (2018), RAW artists (2019) Artfrica solo exhibit (2019) at the and she also participated in the annual mural/graffiti art event, Paint Louis (2019). Kumbie released her debut single Johnny Walker (June, 2020), which featured on various playlists. Her most recent single Stuck On You (July, 2021), is currently circulating radio stations and playlists across the globe.
I just want to live out my passions in life
Soon after graduating from college, Kumbie worked as a Business Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of St, Louis. It was not long until she picked up her long time hobby as an acrylic paint artist. In April of 2020, Miss Kumbie started composing music. Following her songwriting and music composition interests, Kumbie released her debut single Johnny Walker, produced by Pro Sounds. Followed by Stuck On You and Break It Down.
Kumbie is soon to launch her Fusion Initiative that will focus on helping creatives and youth in Zimbabwe. Kumbie is in the works of developing a cuisine venture. Partnering with her parent KGY Farm Fresh in Zimbabwe she seeks to spread her love for good food and farming. Releasing her cooking platform and cook book in 2022. Kumbie will blend all her art passions with the debut of her podcast title ” Keeping It Candid With Kumbie” where she will interview creative in the field of Music, Art and Cuisine.