King98

Ngonidzashe Dondo widely celebrated as King98 is a young and talented Zimbabwean born versatile artist and philanthropist whose music has been embraced mainly in the Southern and Eastern parts of Africa. His new age sound which is cemented by his ability to be versatile makes it easier for him to easily switch from Hip hop to Afro beat, even to amapiano.  

Career Highlights

In 2018, having started his career with a hip hop foundation, the young King made a herald with his song Wacko in which he featured Nasty C and Laylizzy. The record became platinum and its audience translated to be a fan base for King98. The record was part of the award-winning album Francesca which had other features including Davido “No bad Vibes” and some local features.

In the advent of 2020, King98 collaborated with the East African giant Diamond Platinumz. The record “Kachiri” which seats at over 6 million views gave King98 a rich audience and a core fanbase in the Swahili speaking nations. In possession of these collaborations, King98 has claimed great followership from the Southern and Eastern parts of Africa.

Other Collaborations

Pull up – King98 ft Zlatan (2018) Nigeria

Jogodo – King98 ft Jux and Shebby Medicine (2020) Tanzania

Olala – King98 ft Rayvanny (2021 Longlive Ep) Tanzania

Chini Juu – King98 ft Young Lunya (2021 Longlive Ep) Tanzania

Mama Mia – King98 ft Jah Prayzer (2021 Longlive Ep) Zimbabwean

Performances

King98 has performed is renowned world stages such as One Africa hosted in Dubai, Big Sunday Live hosted by Wasafi in Tanzania. The young King has also performed around the world, including Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada. King98 has also been invited for numerous performances in his native land and countries in Africa such as Mozambique, Zambia, Nigeria and South Africa.

Philanthropy

In 2020, King98 channeled profits he had realized from his career to fill the void of turmoil that was being created by covid 19. Many of his countrymen in the same industry faced difficulties. It was timely that King98 thought of his industry mates and bailed some out of the destitution created by of covid 19. He has also shown his charitable works to the orphans, the less privileged amongst many charitable deeds.