The late 90s have seen Alick Macheso emerge as one of the most popular contemporary Zimbabwean musicians. Born in 1968, Macheso spent his youth cutting his teeth in local bands. Macheso honed his bass-playing skills and distinctive sungura beat with bands such as the Khiama Boys. Macheso decided to splinter from the Khiama Boys in the late 90s. Assembling an eight-member band with the help of Bhundu Boy Rise Kagona, Orchestra Mberikwazvo, Alick set out to carve his own niche in the Zim music scene.