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'{{BLP sources|date=July 2012}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Rockford Josphat | image = | caption = Roki with Jnr Tatenda 2013 | background = solo_singer | birth_name = Rockford Josphat | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1985|07|07}} | origin = [[Harare]], [[Zimbabwe]] | instrument = Vocals | genre = [[Urban grooves]] | alias = Roki, Rocqui | occupation = Singer-songwriter, Dancer, Choreographer, Actor | years_active = 2001 - present | labels = [[Chamembe]], [[Metro Studios]] | associated_acts = [[Leonard Mapfumo]], [[Take 5 (band)|Take 5]] | Spouse = Pauline Gundidza (divorced) | website = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h54hXCkyJw&feature=related }} '''Rockford Josphat''' (born on July 07, 1985), better known by his [[stage name]]s '''Roki''' or '''Rocqui''' or "mhata yemunhu", is a [[Zimbabwe]]an contemporary musician, who has also tapped into Acting recently. Born in [[Madagascar]] and raised in ParkTown Waterfalls [[Harare]], Roki made his debut in 2001 after releasing hits such as "Seiko" which featured [[Leonard Mapfumo]] and Suzanna. Rockfor, is a womanizer who will stick his pencil dick in any fitting hole. Chikomana ichi chinoda zvinhu. hachigute mhata. chinorova pose pachada. paanofa neaidz tichange tiripo takangoyeva zvedu. takangonyarara zvedu. Proud holder of the "most Promising Artist for 2003" through the prestigious National Arts Merit Awards of Zimbabwe(NAMA),Roki has made a name for himself as a gifted songwriter and exceptional performer.His album which carried the undying hit "Chidzoka"won best video of the year and song of the year in 2007.He is currently working on a new album which is still untitled with one of Africa s most talented and versatile Hip Hop and Rnb producers Shay-Zar of Tha Mix Masterz/Gandanga Music Inc. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.museke.com/node/2451?s=l|title=Museke|accessdate=2012-06-12}}</ref> In 2012, Roki participated in the [[Big Brother Africa 7]] show, he was tipped to win, but was disqualified after an altercation with fellow Zimbabwean house mate Maneta. Despite this, Roki rose to national and regional fame. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://bulawayo24.com/index-id-entertainment-sc-shows-byo-14894-article-Urban+groover+Roki+for+Big+Brother+Africa.html|title=It’s Roki’s turn to rock Big Brother Africa!|accessdate=2012-06-27}}</ref> The urban grooves star has apparently fathered at least five children with five different women, he dropped out of school at about age 15.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thepatriot.co.zw/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=42%3Aof-artistes-and-babies&Itemid=37|title=Of artistes and babies|accessdate=2012-06-27}}</ref> Roki’s songs centre on the themes of love, death, life and the clash of Western and African culture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://visionsradio.com/news/2011/11/who-is-rocqui/|title=Who is Rocqui?|accessdate=2012-06-27}}</ref> == Style & Influences == His music style includes Urban Groove, [[Soca music|Soca]], [[Dancehall]], [[Afro-pop]] and [[House music]]. In 1996, while on a bus singing with friends, Roki was heard by a local musician who invited him to provide backing vocals on the musician's song. Some of his songs include Chidzoka, Jordan, Zion, Ndoda, Mumwe, Suzanna and Nhliziyo. <ref>http://www.tvsa.co.za/actorprofile.asp?actorid=14304</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. --> | NAME = Rockford, Josphat | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Roki, Rocqui | SHORT DESCRIPTION = Singer | DATE OF BIRTH = 1985-07-07 | PLACE OF BIRTH = Madagascar }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Rockford, Josphat}} [[Category:1982 births]] [[Category:People from Harare]] [[Category:Zimbabwean musicians]] [[Category:Living people]]'