TAWANDA CHARI
Asaph Afrika, the self-proclaimed Burg King and one of Zimbabwe’s elite storytellers, released an ardent offering in Forever Yours featuring fellow Bulawayo artist G.Q. Released on Valentine’s Day 2025, the track imprinted a significant chapter in Asaph’s life—one where love, fatherhood, and responsibility take centre stage.
Known for his authentic and rich narratives, Asaph crafts Forever Yours as a deeply personal letter to his wife and child, promising unwavering commitment. But true to his introspective style, he doesn’t just paint a rosy picture—he acknowledges that such devotion must be earned for it to be reciprocated.
The hook, sung with a soothing and soft delivery, sets the emotional tone:
As long as I've got you, I don't need anything, baby.
As long as I have you by my side, I've got everything, baby.
Let's start a family together.
Thank God I've got you forever
It’s a declaration of love and gratitude, underpinned by a smooth instrumental that blends well with the sincerity in G.Q's voice.
We have long celebrated Asaph for his ability to narrate real-life experiences with clarity and depth. His verses on Forever Yours are testament to that. He doesn’t just rap about love—he unpacks the nuances that come with it. His partner’s voice is woven into the narrative, questioning whether he truly understands the weight of his promises:
Yeah, she said, I pray you really mean that.
Cause you know when we had this baby, ain't no turning back.
At least I'm done with school, I was working hard for my career path.
My family gon' kill bro, they had some big plans.
So what we gonna do? I'm down for forever, if it's me and you
It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s refreshing to hear a rapper of Asaph’s caliber tackle such a deeply personal subject with honesty and vulnerability.
A New Chapter for Asaph Afrika
Asaph has always carried the weight of Bulawayo on his back, repping the City of Kings and Queens with pride. But Forever Yours signals a new era—not just for his music, but for his life. The responsibility of fatherhood and marriage looms and he embraces it with open arms as we wish him all the best in this next chapter of his journey.
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