A.V Concert with Ashta Eez. Get to know the artists!
- Afro Verve
- May 1
- 2 min read
A Journey Into Sound with AFRO.VERVE
With just over a month to go before our very first AFRO.VERVE concert, the excitement is real—and rising. Since day one, our mission has been to spotlight gifted Afrocentric creatives, from fashion to music, and now, to the live stage.
On June 7th, we’ll be bringing the vibes live—and before we do, we thought you should meet the artists behind the music.
We asked Ashta Eez five questions about her creative journey. Here's her story, raw and unfiltered.
1. What inspired you to pursue a career in music, and can you share a pivotal moment in your journey that shaped your artistic identity?
> It is a calling that I kept ignoring until it came a time when I stopped ignoring.
> I’ve always been drawn to music, even though I don’t come from a musical background. My mom played a wide range of music—from Boom Shaka to Missy Elliott—and I’d write songs in my bedroom and sing to my dolls. I performed in school shows, choirs, church, anywhere I could.
> A few pivotal moments? Getting invited to a BBC interview right after my day job—rushing through traffic, unprepared but it worked out. Then VOA reached out after hearing my song Mjolo, and I had to do a live interview and performance with Larry London. Another highlight: opening for Omah Lay in Warsaw—one of the biggest Afro shows post-Covid.
2. Can you describe how your background and personal experiences have influenced your sound and the themes in your music?
> I grew up in Harare with a single mom, born in Bulawayo, then moved to Botswana and later South Africa.
> My music and dance are a fusion of everything I’ve lived—nature, literature, emotions, and experiences. It’s personal and reflective, and I hope others connect with themselves through it as much as I do.
3. What challenges have you faced in your career, and how have they impacted your music and your approach to performing?
> Internal battles like self-doubt, anxiety, and perfectionism are constant. But growth and self-reflection are key.
> Externally, it’s tough dealing with unreliable people in the industry or those who underestimate female artists. Financing my work is another major hurdle—as an independent artist, everything comes from my own pocket. It’s a challenge turning small budgets into big visions while managing everyday life.
4. Who are your biggest influences, and how have they impacted your artistry and the music you create today?
> I grew up listening to so many genres—my mom exposed me to a mix.
> I’m big on dance and electronic sounds: Afro-house, Amapiano, Afrobeats, EDM. Influences range from Missy Elliott, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé to South African icons like Bucie and Moonchild Sanelly, and Zimbabwean greats like Chiwoniso and Oliver Mtukudzi.
5. What can fans expect from your upcoming performance with AFRO.VERVE?
> Expect to dance. Expect to feel it. I want to bring energy, presence, and real connection to the stage. This one’s going to be different—I want to engage the crowd like never before.
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Get ready for an unforgettable night.
June 7th. Be there.
Grab your tickets here: AFRO.VERVE Concert Tickets
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