Sylent Nqo

Biography

Sylent Nqo is a Zimbabwean/Mozambican guitarist, composer, singer, songwriter and band-leader who has persistently shaped the concept of music through his eclectic fusion of musical styles/genres from a multitude of ethnic sources. He isn’t only a musician but “he is music” and this is connoted through his unique title “the guitar sangoma.” 

Sylent has toured several countries across the globe since the age of 15: Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Egypt, and the USA. He has collaborated and shared the stage and collaborated with artists such as The Late, Dr Oliver Mtukudzi, The Late Hugh Masekela,UB40 ft Ali Campbell, Mr Eazi, Peruzzi, Oxlade, Fireboy, Jah Cure, Davido, Jah Prayzah and Ammara Brown amongst others.

 In 2016 he represented Zimbabwe at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood (WCOPA) and was crowned "Senior Solo Instrumental Grand Champion of the World" making him the first Zimbabwean and African to win such an award. His unique and instantly the recognizable sound is legendary. In 2020 he won “Best Alternative” at the Zimbabwe music awards (ZIMA).