Kudzai Violet Gwara, popularly known as KVG, is a Zimbabwean radio personality, television host, and event host, as well as a brand influencer.She presents the 326 Express show on Star FM Zimbabwe.
KVG was born on July 10, 1990, in Harare, Zimbabwe, where she grew up. She joined one of the biggest urban radio stations in Zimbabwe at the age of 21, becoming the youngest radio presenter in Zimbabwe at the time.
She started presenting the 326 Express show with former co-host Phatisani Sibanda, and the show is rated as one of the most listened-to drive-time shows on Zimbabwean radio.In 2016 KVG hosted the 326 Express from United Kingdom which became the first live broadcast from UK in the history of Zimbabwean radio.[13] KVG is the producer of 326 Express show. She is also a presenter for Coca-Cola On The Beat show on ZBC TV.
In 2013, KVG hosted the D’Banj show in Zimbabwe, and in 2016, she hosted the Jah Cure concert at the Harare International Conference Center. She also hosted the Star FM Music Awards in 2021.Awards and recognition
100 Most Influential Zimbabweans 2014
50 most influential young Zimbabweans 2014
Zimbabwe National Women’s Awards: Woman of the year (Media and radio broadcasting leadership)
Zimbabwe International Women Awards 2015 – People’s Choice of the year
Zimbabwe Radio Awards – Most Popular Urban Female Presenter
100 Most Influential Zimbabweans Under 40 (2012-2017 list)
Megafest National Business Awards 2018 – Media Personality of the Year
Institute of Corporate Directors 2020 – Zimbabwe Most Influential Young Leaders Under 40
IPRCZ – Public Relations and Communications Excellence Awards 2020 – Best Campaign (Lifestyle and entertainment)
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards 2021- Influencer of the year
Top Media Personalities in Zimbabwe 2021
Megafest Women’s Awards 2022: Outstanding Media Personality of the year