Audius Tonderai Mtawarira was born in 1977 in Chimbumu, Guruve District, Zimbabwe, His father, Augustine Mtawarira, who died in 2012, was a farmer and property manager.
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Audius Mtawarira then attended Peterhouse Boys' School, Marondera, a private boarding secondary school where he sang in the School Choir, played piano and drums.
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Audius Mtawarira participated in Cricket, Rugby, and Athletics, representing his school and district in each sport.
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Audius Mtawarira completed his secondary education at Gateway High School in Harare, where he performed in the school choir and participated in the music programs.
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Audius Mtawarira represented his school as captain in Rugby, Cricket and Athletics.
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In 1996, Audius Mtawarira left Zimbabwe to further his studies in Perth, Western Australia at Edith Cowan University.
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Audius Mtawarira later moved to Curtin University to complete his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design.
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Audius Mtawarira started producing in 2002, producing the majority of Selwyn's album, Meant to Be which peaked at number nine on the ARIA Album charts and was certified Gold.
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Audius Mtawarira is a part owner of The Sound Academy studios in Sydney as well as record label Blindfaith Entertainment.
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Audius Mtawarira worked to develop many unsigned artists through his academy sharing knowledge and kickstarting several youngsters who went on to achieve great success such as Iggy Azalea, Justice Crew, Anise K and more.
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In 2008, Audius Mtawarira produced Jessica Mauboy's new album, Been Waiting, co-writing her single, "Running Back", which peaked at number three on the Australian singles charts.
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In 2019, Audius Mtawarira co-wrote, produced and mixed 'To Myself' performed by Alfie Arcuri for the Eurovision 'Australia Decides' competition.
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Audius Mtawarira has released 6 albums in Africa - Audius, Ever After, Music and Me, and Day Like This.
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In 2003, Audius Mtawarira won the Best Urban Grooves at the Zimbabwe Music Awards.