Bhanshee Breaks Silence With 'I Am': A Debut EP That Speaks Loud and Clear

In a scene where bravado often drowns out vulnerability, Bhanshee enters with something most artists dodge—truth. Her upcoming debut EP "I Am", dropping May 8th, isn't just a collection of tracks—it’s a personal manifesto wrapped in beats and bars. It doesn’t ask for attention, it commands presence.

Bhanshee isn’t a name you stumble upon; it’s a name that finds you, often in spaces where art meets activism. She's performed in France, Ghana, South Africa and more, waving the Zimbabwean flag not just as a patriot, but as a poet, a fighter, a creative advocate with something to say. And finally, she's saying it in EP form.

“I Am” leans into themes like mental health, faith, and identity—but don’t expect another surface-level self-help rap tape. Drawing inspiration from Exodus 3:14, where God says, “I Am that I Am,” Bhanshee blends divine constancy with human transformation. In simpler terms: she’s owning her journey—flaws, faith, and all.

In her own words: "With every lyric, every beat, and every word, I invite you to walk with me through the highs and lows of finding myself, and in doing so, finding the courage to exist unapologetically.” It's not a gimmick. It’s therapy in motion.

The EP features a diverse lineup—RayKaz, Wes, Sher ZW, Yadis, Benefit Tanaka, King PhaRoar, Kuda Rice, and Madeinromee—blending familiar voices with fresh perspectives. Behind the boards, Jaywyler and VixyOnIt handle production, while the mix and master polish comes from itsdontworry. The whole project has a communal spirit, but Bhanshee remains front and center, never overshadowed.

And if you've been in Zim hip hop long enough, you'll know she’s not a newbie chasing her 15 minutes. She’s been in rooms with the British Council, Magamba Network, UNICEF. She’s curated mental health spaces like Battlescars and Healing, and still found time to scoop a Zim Hip Hop Award for Best Spoken Word Artist in 2024. That's more than credentials—it’s consistency.

Will "I Am" shift the sound of Zimbabwean hip hop? Maybe. Will it disrupt the echo chamber of copy-paste rap tropes? Probably. But most importantly, "I Am" marks the moment Bhanshee stops playing support act to her own story.

Let’s just say this: If you weren’t paying attention to Bhanshee before, now’s a good time to start. Catch the trailer to the EP and subscribe to the channel attached below