Alfred Munhenga (King Alfred)
| King Alfred | |
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| Born | Alfred Munhenga |
| Occupation | Music Promoter, DJ |
| Known for | Being a club and radio DJ |
Alfred Munhenga popularly known as King Alfred is an award-winning Zimbabwean born music promoter, radio and club DJ based in the United Kingdom.
Background
Alfred Munhenga was born and bred in the high-density suburb of Glen View.[1] He moved to the UK in 2000.[2]
Wife
Alfred Munhenga married his wife in 2016.[3]
Career
King Alfred founded New Generation Sound back in 1988 with his two brothers General Oliver and Slauta G.[4]
In 2010, he started promoting Zimbabwean artists on a larger scale and flew Winky D to the United Kingdom for one of the first Zimbabwe Cup Clash UK battles.
He is a radio DJ and presents a weekly show on Zimbolive TV, sponsored by Cassava Remit. He manages music artists as well, including urban grooves singer-songwriter, Shanky.[2]
In 2019, Alfred clinched an ambassadorial role with UK based money remittance company, Express Links Money Transfer.[5]
King Alfred is a patron of Miss Zimbabwe UK.
Awards
In 2013, he won the UK-Zimbabwe Achievers Merit award for his role in promoting local talent internationally.[1]
Philanthropy
In June 2014, King Alfred with the assistance of his friends Justin Manjengwa, Thabani Sithole and Ella Ruoko-Mahanzu all in the United Kingdom donated a 5,5kv diesel generator to Glen View Poly Clinic.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tapiwa Zivira, Top UK-based promoter King Alfred to be honoured, NewsDay, Published: December 18, 2013, Retrieved: August 25, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 King Alfred, Zimfest, Published: No Date Given, Retrieved: August 25, 2021
- ↑ Nyasha Kada, King Alfred promoting local music abroad, H-Metro, Published: July 11, 2019, Retrieved: August 25, 2021
- ↑ KING ALFRED, Afrofest, Published: No Date Given, Retrieved: August 15, 2021
- ↑ https://www.hmetro.co.zw/king-alfred-scoops-ambassadorial-deal/ King Alfred scoops ambassadorial deal, H-Metro, Published: September 9, 2019, Retrieved: August 25, 2021
- ↑ WINSTONE ANTONIO, King Alfred gives back to the community, NewsDay, Published: June 25, 2014, Retrieved: August 25, 2021
