Paul T

ARTIST BIO: PAUL T



For over three decades, international Gospel artist Paul T (Paul Tawonezwi) has been ardent in spreading the word of God through music. Born and bred in Zimbabwe but currently residing in Nashville, TN, Paul T started his musical journey at only the age of 14.
Inspired by some of the popular secular music during his high school days, the prodigy was diverted by the Holy Spirit into a path of Gospel music before he could do any secular recordings. He thereafter started writing music right after graduating high school.

One of Africa’s eminent Gospel icons, Paul T is also a member of the ASCAP as a songwriter and publisher with the alias Paul T Music. He has released over six music albums yet and a vast number of singles which he solely writes himself. Most of his music is self-produced in his standard home studio where he has also had the privilege of producing for other African artists.
1992, is the year that marked Paul T’s music debut following the release of his “Music from the book of life” album. Certified with platinum, the album held a poll position in the top ten for over 10 weeks with the singles “Jesus Revives Me” and “Getting the Difference” being part of the top five most requested songs on both television and radio stations across Zimbabwe. In addition to his debut album, Paul released his second studio album titled “The Answer” just three years later. Parallel to the latter, this album also made a wide appeal to many Gospel music fans all across the world. It dominated music charts in Zimbabwe with its title track being the most requested song nationwide.

The 2000s saw Paul T assuming a humanitarian role through his music. With an affable persona, he heeded the cry of his land (Zimbabwe) as they went through a food shortage crisis back in 2010. His single titled “Heal our Zimbabwe” raised hope for so many people through these times and was received openly with good airplay on all radio stations across the land. In 2015, he came back with yet another single titled “Africa” which was about the xenophobia that was going on in South Africa. He also released a theme song “We can beat Ebola” for the United Nations in the same year to aid in raising money to fight Ebola.
During the pandemic in 2020, he again released a song titled “Pandemic” to raise awareness in the world that we can depend on God in times of crisis. All of Paul T’s discography is full of music that will bring transformation in your life.
Over the past years, he has also worked with top musicians and artists from all around the world, including; The Rusike Brothers, Cheryl Hill, Pastor G, Hubert C, and the late Fortune Muparutsa, among others. His latest single titled “In Your Presence” features The Rusike Brothers.

Furthermore, Paul T is an influential figure in the Southern part of Africa. He has been featured on national TV and hosted on several radio stations. He also has participated in numerous benefit concerts in the region and helped many orphaned children. In the USA where he resides currently, he has been featured on programs such as; “Up Close and Personal” in Dallas, TX and “Youth Champions”. His legacy continues to impact the world through his admirable music.