MC Dumi Right first burst on the scene as a member of Zimbabwe Legit, along with Akim Ndlovu. The group made Hip-Hop history when they among the first African Hip-Hop artists to gain recognition in the United States. The duo debuted just as Afro-Centrism was on the rise in 1992 with “Doin’ Damage in My Native Language,” produced by Mista Lawnge of Black Sheep. Unfortunately, the label they were signed to, Hollywood BASIC (Organized Konfusion, Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf, Raw Fusion, Hi-C), folded shortly after that—with no album.

Throughout the years, Dumi and Zimbabwe Legit have been consistently making music and touring across the globe. Dumi’s last album Doing It The Right Way, features Nikki Giovanni, YZ, and Mike G of the Jungle Brothers. Always taking his craft seriously, Dumi noted in a Medium article, “I want the folks that listen to my music to come away with something valuable. Think about the influence you have. Music is powerful, words are powerful, and you might not reach everybody, but you’ll reach people, and once you get that affirmation back, I know I’m gonna keep going.”

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