Masimba Ushe was born in London and trained at the Royal Academy of Music where he received his Masters in Vocal Studies 2021. He subsequently attended Morley Opera School. He has been performing in operas since 2019 when he made his debut as part of the Bass chorus, Porgy and Bess, (Grange Park Opera). His principal debut was performing the role of Sarastro, The Magic Flute, (Upper mill Festival & King’s Opera) which he has played twice so far. He has most recently played the role of , Alcade La Forza del Destino, (Regents Opera) and is now working on the production of Britten’s Albert Herring where he is due to play Superintendent Bud, Albert Herring, (Saint Paul’s Opera).
highlights
Alcade in La forza del destino (Verdi) with Regents Opera
Voice over for Restoring Italy’s Wild Heart Documentary (Exodus)
Osmin in Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Mozart) in Opera Scenes, Royal Academy of Music
Disciple Ali in The Lady of Heaven (ADR) (Enlightened Kingdom)
Voice over for Orcs and Ogres (Slaughter Master) in Warhammer Videogame (Creative Assembly)
Osmin in Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Mozart) in Opera Scenes, Royal Academy of Music
Sarastro in The Magic Flute (Mozart), King’s Opera, London
Colline in La Boheme (Puccini) in Opera Scenes, Royal Academy of Music
Bartolo in The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart) in Opera Scenes, Royal Academy Music
Sarastro in The Magic Flute (Mozart), Manchester
Bass Chorus in Porgy and Bess (Gershwin) with Grange Park Opera
Bass Chorus singing National Anthems, Rugby World Cup, Morley College
