A Kwekwe-based music outfit, Team Awesum, has joined forces with United States artist Shaine Palko in a cross-border collaboration that will see the release of two separate songs exploring themes of humanity and love.
The Midlands artists Tinotenda Chigwa (popularly known as Tbaba), Roman Masora, and Brian Masora (who goes by the stage name Ogast) have partnered with American musician Shaine Palko on two upcoming tracks titled Wild Fire Mood and Handinyepi.
Chigwa told Southern Eye that the collaboration brings together Team Awesum from Kwekwe and Shaine Palko from Jersey, United States, highlighting the growing global connections within Zimbabwe’s music industry.
He said the first track, Wild Fire Mood, reflects on humanity by comparing how people live, think, and relate to one another today versus how things used to be in the past.
“The song delivers a message-driven narrative that encourages listeners to reflect on social values and the direction society is taking,” said Chigwa.
He added that the second track, Handinyepi, is a love song centred on commitment and devotion.
“The song speaks about vows, trust, and reassurance between partners, capturing the emotional depth of genuine love,” he said.
Chigwa noted that the two projects are independent releases but are united by a shared vision of meaningful storytelling through music.
He added that the collaboration marks a significant milestone for Team Awesum as it continues to expand its reach beyond Zimbabwe’s borders while promoting local talent on an international stage.