Simon is a popular Zimbabwe musician who is known for his talented and experiential way of singing Dendera kinds of music.
He has gained a lot of audience and fans with his unique style of entertainment.
In this post, we will be diving into his personal details and some biographic information about him.
Let’s delve in.
Simon Chimbetu Biographic Details
- Full Name: Simon “Chopper” Chimbetu
- Origin: Musengezi area, Mbire District, Mashonaland Province, Zimbabwe (Southern Rhodesia at the time of his birth)
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Date of Birth: September 23, 1955
- Date of Death: August 14, 2005 (aged 49)
- Occupation: Musician (Guitarist, Vocalist, Composer)
- Genre: Dendera Music
- Band(s): The Marxist Brothers (co-founder), Orchestra Dendera Kings (founder)
- Legacy: Considered the “Father of Dendera Music”
- Education: Attended Msengezi High School
- Net Worth: $500k
Family:
- Father: Benson Chimbetu (Bricklayer)
- Son: Sulumani Chimbetu (Musician) – Continuing his father’s musical legacy
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