Mannex Motsi

Mannex (born in Mbare, 1980) is a composer, songwriter, percussionist and promoter from Zimbabwe.

Mannex is credited for founding Warren Park Arts and Culture Development Association. His love for music began in school.

In 2002, Mannex formed his first music group called Bootkin Klan, which mainly performed in Warren Park, Harare. The group released its first album ‘Tsamba’ in 2003 followed by the hit track ‘Anoti nyo ndiani?’ in 2004.

Mannex has also performed with Pied Pipers of the ‘Ruva Rangu’ fame. In 2006, Mannex went on a solo career and released the ‘Munhu Mutema’ album, which made waves on TV. In 2008, he joined Transit Crew and they released the 'Unity' album in 2009.

He has the stage with Sizzla Kalonji and collaborated with Yasus Afari at HIFA.

Between 2011 and Mannex he released albums 'The Journey' and 'Mo Love'. In 2013, Mannex was approached by Czech Radio 1 producer DJ Krystof Koenigsmark to partner Telka Metelka to make a ZimCzech nine-track album called 'Optimists by Choice', which won the Best Album category at the 2014 Czech Republic Best Music Awards. To promote the album, Mannex toured with Semtam and a reggae band called Dub Artillery and held 13 shows around Czech Republic.
 
In 2016, Mannex decided to create his own Brand Mannex Motsi Music and mentored youngsters. He is now an acoustic guitar player and can play percussion, congas and drums in addition to being a lead sing, recording and performing artist.