Takura, born Tamuka Tendayi, is a Zimbabwean singer-songwriter from Harare. His first official single was “Flashing Lights”, released with Chase & Status and Sub Focus in 2011; it reached number 98 on the UK Singles Chart and number 15 on the UK Dance Chart. Takura also contributed vocals to their tracks “Can’t Get Enough”, “Streetlife”, “World of Hurt” and “Coming Closer”. Outside those collaborations, Takura co-wrote Rihanna’s 2009 single “Wait Your Turn”.
In 2013, Door Policy released Takura’s three-track EP No Cover Charge, featuring British singer L Marshall. His featured collaborations have appeared on Mercury Records, Shogun Audio, RAM Records and Food Music. In 2019, Takura joined Document One for the single “Shutdown” on Shogun Audio. In 2021, he collaborated with Holy Goof on “Untouchable”, released on HGMusic. Chase & Status featured Takura on “Don't Be Scared”, released on EMI in 2022. In 2024, Takura featured on “Make It Wobble” with Kill The Noise and Wooli, released on Label Of The Year.