A Decade In The Life | Episode 1- Roki (2006-2015)

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:50:46 +0000

🎬 Decade in the Life – Episode 1
SoProfound x Roki (Rockford Josphat) | Presented by TDW

In this groundbreaking first episode of Decade in the Life, legendary Zimbabwean urban grooves icon Roki sits down with Arnold SoProfound for a conversation that goes far beyond the hits. From the Chamhembe era that shaped a generation to the emotional highs and lows that have defined his journey, this is more than an interview — it’s a time machine into the life of one of Zimbabwe’s most complex, influential, and misunderstood musical figures.

Born Rockford Josphat in Harare, Roki exploded onto the scene in the early 2000s and became a cornerstone of the urban grooves movement — a sound that blended local rhythms with global beats and gave voice to Zimbabwean youth culture. ￼

In this episode, we trace his story through the chapters that made him — the collaborations, the controversies, the triumphs, and the setbacks that few have truly heard in full context.

🔹 2005 – Chamhembe Plus / Skye is born
🔹 2006 – Sports Diner / Departure from Chamhembe
🔹 2007 – Chidzoka drops + the Zimbabwean economy is on it's knees.
🔹 2008 – Roki gets arrested with Dischord on marijuana possession + Performance with Joe Thomas
🔹 2009 – Community Service / Rebuilding/ Zimfest
🔹 2010 – Roki gets stranded in Malaysia / Akon Concert / Minana is born
🔹 2011 – Soul Jah Love / Expandables / Washen Basket
🔹 2012 – Big Brother Star Game / / Mampi Collaboration
🔹 2013 – Mount Pleasant
🔹 2014 – Relationship with Ammara Brown
🔹 2015 – Kenako Music / Oskid / Rebirth of Urban Music with ExQ

These moments map out not just a career — but a decade of cultural shifts, personal growth, heartbreak, resilience, and rebirth.

👉 From the creative highs of Chidzoka and Chamhembe to the storm of public scrutiny, personal struggles, and reinvention, Roki reflects like never before. He opens up on life, legacy, responsibilities, love, and the cost of fame — all with the candid realness you’ve come to expect from SoProfound. ￼

📍 Whether you grew up in the era that Roki defined or you’re discovering his impact for the first time, this episode is essential viewing — honest, unfiltered, unforgettable.

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Credits:
Created by Arnold "SoProfound" Chirimika
Production by Intentionally Daring
Post Production- Moyo Chirape
Additional Production by Blackfin
Director- Director Teekay
Camera A- Lloyd Ndebele
Camera B- Tawanda Mudyiwa
Camera C- Director Teekay
Production Coordinators - Tendekai "Madzitatiguru" Tati
& Gilbert Chapara

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