Mary Anibal
Bio
Mary Anibal is an award-winning Afro-fusion artist who inspires people from all walks of life through world music that blends folk and traditional music that reflects African Zimbabwean culture. From an early age, Mary Anibal started performing at age 6 in church and school and it is no surprise that she grew to love music.
Since then, Mary kindled her passion and has taken command of all the stages she has set foot on. Her professional career started in 2016 as a mbira session musician and her moment of reckoning came in 2017 when she performed at the Harare International Festival Of Arts (HIFA) with Soa Roy, a group from Madagascar, and Forest Jam. Her solo career launched in 2020 with the release of her debut single 'Bhonzo Muderere'. Following this, she released four more, 'Gogoride', 'Mvura' 'Narini', and ‘Vana Ava’. Ever since then, the Music Crossroads Academy alumna has grown as a vocalist, mbira player and percussionist who, from 2021, has been a part of Jah Prayzah's 3G Band.
A major highlight was performing at the 2022 Jacaranda Music Festival, in Harare, where she caught the eyes of many. In August 2023 Mary Anibal headlined the Habari Africa festival in Toronto Canada and she was also the face of the festival. In 2024 she headlined the Sauti Za Busara Festival in Zanzibar Tanzania. In April 2024 She performed at MASA Festival in Abidjan Cote D'Ivoire.
Mary Anibal's highly anticipated debut album, "Maria Wenyu", officially dropped on the September 6, 2024, marking a major milestone in the Afro-fusion artist's career. This release is a culmination of her unique sound, blending traditional Zimbabwean music with modern styles, and is set to captivate audiences worldwide.