DJ Ribhe Biography & Profile
Tafadzwa Mandaza, professionally known as DJ Ribhe, is a Zimbabwean music producer and DJ associated with Chill Spot Records, the country’s largest Zimdancehall production house. Ribhe is well known for being mentioned in Chillspot record songs in the tag line ‘Mangoma depot, Levels, RIBHE na Fantan.’ This biography highlights the different facets and provides an overview of the life and controversies concerning DJ Ribhe.
Real Name
DJ Ribhe’s real name is Tafadzwa Mandaza.
Age & Date of Birth
DJ Ribhe’s date of birth is 6 June. However, his year of birth is not readily available in documents in the public domain.
Early Life & Education
Little is known about DJ Ribhe’s early life and education. He emerged onto the music scene with a focus on producing and DJing.
Personal Life
DJ Ribhe keeps his personal life relatively private, with limited information available about his family background or relationships.
Music Career
DJ Ribhe rose to prominence as part of Chill Spot Records, a significant player in Zimbabwe’s Zimdancehall genre. The studio was founded in 2011 by DJ Fantan, DJ Ribhe, and DJ Levels.
Ribhe’s contributions to Chill Spot Records have been notable, with his name often mentioned in the tag lines of the studio’s songs.
He has been involved in producing music for various artists associated with Chill Spot Records, contributing to the rise of Zimdancehall as a popular music genre in Zimbabwe and beyond.
Controversies
DJ Ribhe has been embroiled in controversies during his career. In October 2019, he was arrested for assault after an altercation with Yala Nation artist Horror. The incident resulted in Horror sustaining injuries, leading to Ribhe’s arrest.
In another instance, DJ Ribhe was accused of involvement in a scuffle between Chill Spot Records and Yala Nation, with tensions escalating between the two music labels.
Trivia
DJ Ribhe’s career is intertwined with the rise of Chill Spot Records, where he played a significant role in shaping the Zimdancehall music scene.
Despite controversies surrounding him, Ribhe’s contributions to the music industry remain noteworthy.
References
- Chillspot Records DJ arrested for assault by Sharon Chirisa, iHarare, October 18, 2019.
- YalaNation fires warning shots at Chillspot’s DJ Levels by Sharon Chirisa, iHarare, October 24, 2019.
- Vokal, the figure behind tonight’s ‘All Black’ affair by Andrew Moyo, The Sunday Mail, 08 March 2020.
- Levels Biography: Real Name, Background, Education, Children, Leaked Video, Arrests by Siyabonga Mpini, iHarare, 06 December 2022.
- Forgotten philosophy: Did ChillSpot become ‘KillSpot’? by Kennedy Nyavaya, The Standard, 17 January 2021.
