Regarded by some outlets as one of the most important electro-dance artists, Rozalla Miller’s music has been setting dance floors around the word alight for over three decades now. With her velvety voice and unique spin on dance music, Rozalla is still recording and performing music that is sure to get people off the wall and dancing.  

Rozalla was born on the 18^th of March 1964 in Ndola, Zambia. Her father is of Zimbabwean heritage and had immigrated there in search of better opportunities. It was in Zambia that Rozalla had her first taste of singing and dancing for a crowd; she sang on TV shows and in clubs in Zambia before relocating to Zimbabwe. She initially settled in Chinhoyi before moving to the city’s capital Harare.

The songstress found early success with five of her songs topping the charts in Zimbabwe before her eventual relocation to the United Kingdom in 1988. She worked with producers such as Band of Gypsies (made up of Nigel Swanston and Tim Cox). Her debut album ‘Spirit of Africa’ received limited release by Tusk Music and spewed the single “Born to Luv” which marked her first entry into international music charts (the song charted at number 126 on the UK singles chart).

Her sophomore album ‘Everybody’s Free’ released in 1992 is currently her most successful album. It charted at number twenty on the UK albums charts and also made appearances on charts in territories such as Australia, Sweden and Switzerland. The album carries the single, and probably her signature song, “Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)” Rozalla – Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good) [Official Video US Version, 1991] – YouTube, which was certified silver certification in the UK. The follow up singles “Faith (In The Power of Love)” and “Are You Ready to Fly” also enjoyed international airplay and success. Following the success of ‘Everybody’s Free’ Rozalla worked as an opening act for Michael Jackson’s Dangerous Tour during his European dates. 

In 1994, she recorded the song “I Love Music” which was originally done by US R&B group The O’Jays and was included on the soundtrack of the Al Pacino film ‘Carlito’s Way.’ Rozalla has recorded four more albums since then her latest one was released in 2024 and is titled ‘Turn On The Light’ that includes a cover of the song “Lotta Love” (Rozalla – Lotta Love (Official Music Video) – YouTube). Rozalla has also made music in in jazz and soul style showcasing her diversity and skill to slip into other genres. 

In 2009, she pledged her support to Wilmslow-based charity ‘All Star Kids’ that focuses on supporting children in Africa in areas such as funding teachers in Zambia and supporting infants born in prison. Her legacy has been awarded the 2021 Star FM Music award for lifetime achievement. In 2016 Billboard magazine ranked her as one of the most successful dance artists of all time. Her song “Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)” was named one of the 100 biggest 90s dance anthems of All Time by ClubMTV (UK) and won the 1993 WMC International Dance Music Award for “Best hi-NRG 12-inch Single”. 

Today well into her early sixties, Rozalla continues to release music, tour the world and set stages aflame in her brightly and sparkling outfits and powerful vocals. She is an age defying star and a true artist that the continent can take great pride in.