Mai Tt


Felistas Murata is a Zimbabwean comedian, socialite, activist, actress, and recording artist who performs under the stage name Mai Tt. She rose to prominence in 2016 through social media comedy skits, after initially beginning her career as a gospel musician. Murata is also known for her advocacy for the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Background

Murata attended her early education at Mufakose and Glenview High School. She began her career as a gospel musician before moving into comedy skits in 2016, which propelled her to social media fame.

Career

Murata is known for her outspoken comedy and music. She has released multiple gospel and afro-pop tracks including Conquer, Dzora Mwoyo, and Mwari Makanaka.
In 2020, she was cast in the Tanzanian film A Life of Regret, though she later withdrew after disputes over payments and alleged unprofessionalism by producers.

Film comeback (2025)

In 2025, Mai Tt returned to acting with the Nollywood–Zimbabwean co-production Lost in Ashes. The premiere took place in Harare and featured several well-known Nollywood actors who flew in for the launch.
The cast included:
  • Felistas “Mai Tt” Murata – lead actress, with the story partly based on her own life.
  • Mike Ezuruonye – Nigerian actor, recognised for roles in Nollywood blockbusters.
  • Mike Godson – Nigerian actor known for romantic dramas.
  • Chinyere Wilfred – veteran Nollywood actress, often cast in motherly roles.
  • Anita Joseph – Nollywood actress and entertainer.
  • Joy Patrick Ezedike – Nollywood actress who joined the cast.
  • Iyke Odife – Nigerian film director and actor.
  • Flossy Florento – Nollywood actress who appeared at the Harare launch.
The movie was received positively by fans and critics, with media praising Mai Tt for “reinventing herself” after earlier controversies.

Awards and recognition

  • 2018 – Top Female Entertainment and Social Media Enterprise and Business Leader of the Year.
  • 2019 – Finalist in Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government.
  • 2020 – Nominated for SADC Community Champion Awards for work with Mai Ts Diaries Foundation.

    Personal life

Mai Tt has two daughters. She has been open about her personal struggles, including publicised relationships, divorces, and her short-lived marriage to Tinashe Maphosa in 2022, which ended in controversy.
In June 2023, she was convicted of theft of trust property and served a prison sentence, later being released in 2024. Her release marked a turning point as she publicly vowed to rebuild her career, leading to her 2025 film comeback.

Controversies

Mai Tt has frequently been in the headlines for her outspoken personality and high-profile disputes.
  • She has engaged in public feuds with fellow entertainers and socialites, often on social media.
  • In 2021, she accused Tanzanian producers of abuse and exploitation during the filming of A Life of Regret, leading to her withdrawal from the project.
  • Her highly publicised marriage to Tinashe Maphosa collapsed in 2022 with accusations of dishonesty and betrayal.
  • In 2023, her conviction and imprisonment for theft of trust property was widely reported, sparking debates about celebrity accountability in Zimbabwe.

    Discography

  • Ndinouya Ikoko
  • Dzora Mwoyo
  • Kereke Dhukeke
  • Makatendeka
  • Ngithande ft Dereck Mpofu
  • Waridongorera ft Mathias Mhere
  • No Other Name
  • Letting You Go ft Kazz Khalif
  • Nyarara ft Lamont Chitepo
  • Dzoka Undinyepere
  • Hush ft Tocky Vibes
  • Sheriyo
  • Rita x Baba Harare
  • ''Mwari Makanaka''