24/05/2026
Saul Musaka, popularly known as Soul Jah Love, may have departed physically, but his spirit continues to dominate the Zimdancehall landscape through a new generation of artists inspired by his unmatched energy and street philosophy. While many music lovers have spoken highly about the legacy being carried forward by Jnr Spragga, another rising voice has quietly emerged with an even deeper resemblance to Chibaba himself — Ajah Soul.
Born in Chundu,Hurungwe and currently based in Chinhoyi, Ajah Soul is steadily becoming one of the most talked-about underground dancehall artists because of his striking similarity to the late Soul Jah Love, both vocally and spiritually. So close is his admiration for Chibaba that he even derived his stage name from twisting Soul Jah Love’s own name, a gesture that reflects profound respect for the fallen dancehall icon.
To many listeners, Ajah Soul is not merely copying a style but embodying the emotional delivery, lyrical pain and raw ghetto authenticity that made Soul Jah Love a household name. Fans who have listened to his recent collaboration with Scarlett on Moyo usaponda ponda say the chemistry instantly revives memories of the unforgettable duets between Soul Jah Love and Bounty Lisa.
The comparison is inevitable. The tone, the cadence and the passionate storytelling all carry echoes of Chibaba’s golden era. Yet Ajah Soul appears determined to carve his own path while preserving the spirit of a legend whose influence refuses to fade from Zimbabwean music culture.
As Zimdancehall continues to evolve, artists like Ajah Soul are proving that legends never truly die — they simply inspire new voices to rise from the ashes and continue the message.
