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New Plumtree kid on the block drops 'maMoyo'
JOHANNESBURG - Zimbabwean rhumba music - made popular and put on the national and regional scale mainly by artists from Plumtree and Tsholotsho, has a new kid on the block.Sibongakonke Fanas N...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 13:23hrs | 1697 | by Entertainment Reporter
SA based Zim artist sets Joburg alight
JOHANNESBURG - Gwanda-born singer and actor, Tbos The Boss has become the latest South African-based artist to set the entertainment stage alight - producing yet another sizzling album.The siz...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 11:43hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Prince Tawanda's vision paid of
Prince Tawanda has been recently on several newspapers across the world this last year after he released a number of catchy Afro Fusion songs. The young man was born Berven Mashonganyika in Zi...Published: 01 Jan 2018 at 16:14hrs | | by Eugene Prunella, Cape Times Entertainment News Reporter
Khally S - the new Bulawayo princess of opera
Khaliphile Sibanda is the personified meaning of dynamites come in small packages. Going by the stage name Khally S, her musical prowess, and the way she is quickly gaining recognition in the Zimbabwe...Published: 23 Sep 2017 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Sekurutau hits the ground running with 'Back from America' Historic Ndakabvakure
Zimbabwe's African Roots Music singer, sculptor cum-businessman Bryn Taurai Mteki a.k.a. Sekurutau continues with his "Back from America" tour celebrating the grand return to the big stage this Friday...Published: 22 Mar 2017 at 10:49hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Sinazo 'The Kalanga Culture Lovers'
Sinazo the self-acclaimed pioneers of Kalanga House music have released another potentially hit track entitled Kalanga Culture Lover. The track comes hot in heels after their other smash hit Kalanga C...Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 13:46hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
PHOTOS: Tsholotsho Donation Day
5 March 2017 Johannesburg Zimbabwe Community in Diaspora, Artists, Churches came together and donated towards the Tsholotsho flood relief progra...Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 22:58hrs | | by Matabeleland Entertainment
Maskandi Music Festival End Of The Year
Sokuphinde kwanzeka futhi Usomaqhinga DMM ujabulise abalandeli kwelaseHoneydew exoxa leBulawayo24.com umholi waleliqembu uDumisani Mthombeni edlulisa ukubonga kubalandeli bomculo kaMaskandi abaseHoney...Published: 26 Nov 2016 at 06:59hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Zimbabwean born actor blocked from roles because of his accent
Veteran actor Luthuli Dlamini has one of the most unique accents on SA TV screens, but the star reveals that he has been denied several acting opportunities because of it, TMG Entertainment reported....Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 16:16hrs | 10 | by TMG Entertainment
Thuli Madonsela is a 'white people pleaser,' says Ntsiki Mazwai
Musician and activist Ntsiki Mazwai has taken shots at outgoing public protector Thuli Madonsela, accusing her of being a "white people pleaser".Thuli was on 702 this week, where she spoke abo...Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 15:54hrs | | by TMG Entertainment
Izwi Lesiphelo to release fourth album
JOHANNESBURG - Fast-rising Zimbabwean gospel music group, Izwi Lesiphelo, will later this month release its fourth album, which marks the group's five years in the music industry.Titled "Siyab...Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 14:23hrs | 467 | by Entertainment Reporter
Zimbabwean artist launches a 10-track gospel CD album online
Seasoned Zimbabwean music artist based in South Africa, Dj Rabaaz, real name Claud Rabson, recently launched his 10-track debut gospel CD album, Tendeuka (Repent), on an online platform, ...Published: 20 May 2016 at 00:46hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Bristol based Africantunz Records & Promotions releases compilation album, Undiscovered Africa
Bristol based music label Africantunz Records & Promotions releases a compilation record showcasing the best in Afro Disco & African music. Owner of the company Tom Wardle has worked closely w...Published: 03 Apr 2016 at 16:48hrs | 2213 | by Entertainment Reporter
Every 12 hours a new artist is born into Zim's heavily contested gospel music industry
The gospel music industry in Zimbabwe, is among the fastest growing industries, with approximately twelve to fourteen new artists being born into it every week, this reporter can reveal. Despite the f...Published: 07 Feb 2016 at 11:25hrs | | by Maxwell Teedzai Entertainment in Harare
Singing Peace Amid Ever-Increasing Misery
Little-known Harare-based gospel artist, Robson Mandiki aka The Ambassador feels that at this juncture in the history of Zimbabwe musicians should apolitically seek to promote peace and unity amongst ...Published: 06 Feb 2016 at 14:42hrs | | by Maxwell Teedzai Entertainment in Harare
Zimbabwean Producer releases track with Afropop star Wizkid
Zimbabwean record producer Rymez has written another piece of history by his latest release featuring the infectious vocals of international Afropop star Wizkid and UK Pop Star SneakboKariba-b...Published: 19 Jan 2016 at 09:49hrs | 1 | by Entertainment reporter
T1 Wema1's Mangwana Music Video is making waves
T1 Wema1's video to his inspiring hit, Mangwana has made it in the #ZimTopTen show on Zambezi Magic DSTV Channel 160. Mangwana is the 12th track on his official debut album, Inzwa and it is also his d...Published: 07 Jan 2016 at 10:46hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
'Ikatali kubanikazi' The Dallas declaration
In colloquial Shona they say "Mupei sando dzake" to mean who the cap fits let them wear it. This is to say give credit where it is due.Honest Kamanga popularly known as Madalaboy or simply Dal...Published: 02 Jan 2016 at 16:52hrs | 3933 | by Entertainment Reporter
Weekend Buzz: What's happening in and around Skies
Club Eden (Ascot Racecourse)The trendy club tonight hosts a Miller party for Kead Wikead who joins the nightspot as one of their resident DJs. Tomorrow ther...Published: 06 Nov 2015 at 14:46hrs | | by Entertainment
Bigger and Better Women's Day Gospel Festival
JOHANNESBURG - Bayethe Music Productions and Promotions have kept their word on making their annual Women's Day Festival bigger and better every year, following revelations that regional gospel le...Published: 03 Jul 2015 at 14:54hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
T1 Wema1 drops Hip Hop club/party anthem for 2015!
Alternatively you can get it via WhatsApp: +263772740859 T1 Wema1, an up and coming Hip Hop artist has released the buzzed-about hip hop single, entitled Chaka Kala. The track features a dynamic tri...Published: 16 Jun 2015 at 09:17hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
'Ugly' Miss World Zimbabwe axed
EMILY Kachote was yesterday officially dethroned as Miss World Zimbabwe, paving way for the first princess Annie Grace Mutambu.In a statement, the Miss Zimbabwe executive board said Kachote...Published: 11 Jun 2015 at 15:11hrs | | by Entertainment Reporters
What's with the Kalangas as SINAZO unveils Bukalanga house track video
As the hullabaloo about the falsehood that Kalangas are uneducated criminals spreads unabated, afro pop group Sinazo, themselves directed by a Kalanga with three degrees, unveils and launch a Kala...Published: 30 Apr 2015 at 22:35hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Mlambos Express Band flies Matabeleland Flag
Mlambos Express Band popularly known as the Super Legends will tonight be the sole representative of Matabeleland music at the 21st February Movement fund raising gala to be held at the City Sports Ce...Published: 20 Feb 2015 at 05:19hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Is Mhere scandal a publicity stunt?
Is the exposure of an alleged affair between Mathias Mhere's wife and his friend at the very time that the singer has just launched a new album too much of a coincidence? Rumours are rife that this co...Published: 18 Feb 2015 at 09:06hrs | | by Entertainment Reporters
Munya Mataruse Joins Tuku on US Tour
Upcoming Pakare Paye Arts Centre guitar prodigy, Munya Mataruse, has expressed his excitement at being asked to join Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi on his latest tour of the United States and Canada.A...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 07:58hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
The return of Alick Macheso
THE rejuvenated Orchestra Mberikwazvo led by Alick "Chisale" Macheso will next Saturday grace Mutare for an all-night live performance at Pick and Save for the first time this year.The potent...Published: 24 Jan 2015 at 08:14hrs | 2 | by Entertainment Correspondent
Chris Brown returning to South Africa
Cape Town - Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Chris Brown is returning to South Africa next year for two concerts. According to ...Published: 11 Dec 2014 at 06:56hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
New Zim gospel choir is born
BACKGROUNDZIMWORSHIP is a gospel ensemble that was formed in September 2013. The project is a brainchild of two childhood friends, Edward Mushuna and Sonny Mashambanhaka who grow up together i...Published: 17 Nov 2014 at 20:13hrs | 16 | by Entertainment Reporter
Tuku releases lyrics for new album ahead of launch
Zimbabwe's leading music icon and cultural ambassador, Oliver Mtukudzi, will release the lyrics for his new album, Mukombe We Mvura, ahead of the album release concert set for the Harare Internationa...Published: 30 Sep 2014 at 15:01hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Macheso gears up for UK tours
In an apparent joint preparation for their upcoming United Kingdom tours, Alick Macheso and Suluman Chimbetu will have numerous shows together around the country beginning this weekend.The mus...Published: 23 Jul 2014 at 17:41hrs | | by Entertainment reporters
DJ Munya is back
After a two-year hiatus, DJ Munya - real name Munyaradzi Milimo - is back on the decks.The affable DJ will be among the crème-de-la-crème of Zimbabwe's club DJs that will take turns on the t...Published: 23 Jul 2014 at 17:30hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
New local soap 'Wenera' to hit small screens
Zimbabwe's first high definition soap titled "Wenera" is set to hit local television screens in September. The soap which began shooting earlier this year was created by renowned filmmaker Edm...Published: 13 Jun 2014 at 14:43hrs | 3984 | by Entertainment reporter
Zimbabwe's Gilmore is Back and Covers Kwantuthu Arts Magazine May Issue
He is known for his works in the Creative Industries in Zimbabwe and across the globe, Gilmore ‘Tee' Moyo is back in the country after being away for 10months and still managing to keep his wor...Published: 12 May 2014 at 07:28hrs | 3 | by Entertainment Reporter
Young Bulawayo DJ Takes Johannesburg nite life by storm
If you thought ace South African based Disc Jockey Oscar Mdlongwa aka Oskido was the best and the last big time entertainer to rock Johannesburg from Bulawayo then wait a moment.Bulawayo ...Published: 09 May 2014 at 23:17hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Hail to the new kids on the music block; Sinazo
Unless you will be living under a rocks like worms and ants, under the Indian ocean waters where the mysterious Malaysian plane is assumed to be, or in a kinda Noman's land, you probably, with som...Published: 08 Apr 2014 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Makosi Musambasi's brother forms record label
Makosi Musambasi's brother has followed her sibling's footsteps in showbiz.Tatenda Anthony Musambasi, better known as DJ Tam Tam has teamed up with his friend Real Tindo to form a stable...Published: 06 Mar 2014 at 11:44hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
'Angihambi kumaNama ang'khona' says Cont Mhlanga
AMAKHOSI director and celebrated playwright Cont Mhlanga is reportedly going to boycott this evening's Nama in Bulawayo because the organisers "disrespected" him by inviting him through a text message...Published: 15 Feb 2014 at 06:41hrs | | by Entertainment Correspondent
Munotidako hitmaker arrives in Harare for maiden show
Beitbridge based musician Jacob Moyana of the Munotidako fame has arrived in Harare after a six hour long road trip.The musician is set to stage his maiden show in Harare after eight years in ...Published: 14 Feb 2014 at 11:46hrs | | by Entertainment Reporters
Local House Music outfit set for Miami
Bulawayo's new house music outfit comprising Mqondisi Sibanda, Paul Mlauziand Brian Bangura collectively known as House Rebels are set to rub shoulders with the world's biggest house music produce...Published: 06 Feb 2014 at 21:59hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Pokello's Elikem embroiled in messy divorce case
POKELLO Nare's beau Elikem Kumordzie from Big Brother Africa: The Chase will today appear in court over an alleged affair with a former Ghanaian footballer's wife.Elikem was sucked into the ...Published: 22 Jan 2014 at 15:55hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Ex BBA star, Makosi gets slot on ZTV
Top socialite and former Big Brother UK contestant Makosi Musambasi will be on local television for the foreseeable future following the launch of her show "Makosi Today" on ZTV. The debut edi...Published: 21 Jan 2014 at 09:13hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Infertility report riles Tino 'Tin-Tin' Katsande
FORMER radio personality and actress Tinopona Katsande is fuming over a story published by one of the local papers about her infertility yesterday.She argued that her post on Monday was meant ...Published: 17 Jan 2014 at 07:33hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Dudu Manhenga gets back to work
Afro jazz sensation Duduzile "Dudu" Manhenga who has been keeping a low profile since being imprisoned last year is working on a video for her gospel track "Mahala". Dudu's manager Ndumiso Ndl...Published: 16 Jan 2014 at 08:05hrs | 2710 | by Entertainment Reporter
Promoter dupes Ndolwane
A music promoter has reportedly gone underground, hiding from Ndolwane Super Sounds after allegedly duping the group of more than $2, 000 for two shows held last year. This comes amid concerns...Published: 13 Jan 2014 at 07:10hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Mr Ugly signs an endorsement deal
For more than a year, reigning Mr Ugly William Masvinu sent SOS messages to companies pleading with marketers to take advantage of his rugged looks in their advertisement material. Mr Ugly ar...Published: 13 Dec 2013 at 06:23hrs | | by Entertainment Reporters
Zahara returns to Zimbabwe
SOUTH AFRICAN songstress Zahara's return to Harare on December 20 will be a trend-setting affair, organisers of the show have said.Chris Musabayana of Ghetto Fabulous Entertainment said besi...Published: 12 Dec 2013 at 12:31hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
BBA lovers, Pokello & Elikem back in Harare
Big Brother The Chase lovers Pokello Nare and Elikem Kumodzie are back in Harare and were spotted at the weekend cuddling at the official opening of Club Envy in Helensvale. "They look ...Published: 10 Dec 2013 at 04:35hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Chaos rocks Miss Heritage World pageant
CHAOS continues to haunt the Miss Heritage World pageant amid revelations some of the contestants that had come for the pageant, which failed to take place last weekend under unclear circumstances, ha...Published: 10 Dec 2013 at 04:33hrs | | by Entertainment Reporters
Bev unfazed by mild response
BEVERLY 'Bev' Sibanda's Foshoro dance has failed to topple Alick Macheso's three-year-old Zora Butter dance as emphatically promised.The raunchy dancer, who shocked all and sundry after annou...Published: 10 Dec 2013 at 04:36hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
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