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Jonas Kasamba misses Sanganai/Hlanganani special night

Sungura legend Alick Macheso's chanter Jonas "baba Sophia" Kasamba missed last night's show dubbed Sanganai special night in Mutare at Platinum Leisure Centre.Mutare is hosting the world Expo Sanganai/ Hlanganani/ Kumbanayi for the first t…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 14:33hrs | 93 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mutare

'Still We Rise': Oliver Keith's Big Brother Africa Audition Snub Sparks Outcry Over Regional Bias

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe - Popular comedian and social commentator Oliver Keith has sparked widespread conversation following a candid Facebook post detailing his experience with the final audition round of Big Brother Africa. In the post, which…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 06:30hrs | 120 | by Staff Reporter

Cyberbullying Case Pits Prophet Java Against Dancehall Star Malloti

HARARE - Controversial cleric Prophet Passion Java has filed a cyberbullying complaint against socialite and dancehall personality Millicent Tsitsi Chimonyo, popularly known as Malloti, who is expected to appear in court today.The allegati…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 00:25hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean rapper Awa Khiwe marries into Zulu royal heartland

Zimbabwean rapper Awa Khiwe has officially tied the knot with her longtime partner, a Qwabe man from KwaNongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, in a culturally rich traditional wedding that celebrated African unity and cross-border heritage.The intimate c…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 15:47hrs | 818 | by Staff reporter

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, Leaves behind a monumental musical legacy

Global music icon and legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family has confirmed. The British-born star passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by family.In a heartfelt statement, the Osbourne family desc…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 19:59hrs | 403 | by Staff Reporter

Thomas Mapfumo in final UK performance

Zimbabwean music legend and Chimurenga pioneer Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo will perform his final concert in the United Kingdom on August 23 at the New Bingley Hall in Birmingham, marking the end of an era for his loyal diaspora fan base.The …

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 12:04hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter

Changaz hosts Macheso and Chipanga

Centenary businessman Zacharia "Changaz" Five is hosting King of Sungura Alick Macheso and Hosia Chipanga on Friday.The much-anticipated show is expected to be filled with tobacco farmers and artisanal miners who missed the duo for a year.…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 19:59hrs | 466 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Macheso gets cash from Sangoma

Prominent Glendale traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani born Peter Chimbizi splashed US dollars on stage at Shamwari Joe hotel in Mvurwi on Friday.The traditional healer is Macheso's staunch supporter who always dishes out money to Mache…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 08:25hrs | 1712 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi

Macheso accommodates Peter Moyo

The King of Sungura, Alick Macheso, is taking Utakataka boss Peter Moyo to Mvurwi on Friday for his annual tour.Both artistes will perform at Shamwari Joe, a show that is expected to be electrifying.Shamwari Joe proprietor, Barbra Mukombwe…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 19:02hrs | 475 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Musicians target drug lords, as Mai Mabhena rescues Guruve

Several musicians scattered around Mashonaland Central province have launched their fight against drug cartels describing them as more evil than all criminals on earth.Speaking after musical gala peformance during the recently held Indaba …

Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 10:50hrs | 445 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Bango Promotions motivates upcoming artistes

Mvurwi-based music promoter Blessing "Bango" Kamudyariwa is motivating upcoming artistes in Mvurwi by introducing a cup challenge in Mvurwi.The challenge is dubbed Mvurwi cup challenge which involves various artistes both male and female.R…

Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:54hrs | 246 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Macheso donates to orphanage

The King of Sungura Alick Macheso on Wednesday donated groceries and a 5000 litre water tank to an orphanage in Bindura.Macheso has always shown his generosity to the people of Mashonaland Central where he hails from.Years back he built a …

Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Sulu ready to support Macheso

Orchestra Dendera Kings front man Suluman "Ascom" Chimbetu is ready to support the king of Sungura Alick Macheso on his Bindura show dubbed Chesology Sungura festival next Saturday.Speaking on the sidelines of his Harare show at the yard b…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 21:44hrs | 28 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Mazekeen Jade dumps Stunner

Motormouth socialite Mazekeen Jade has said she was willing to pursue a relationship with rapper Stunner despite the fact that he is much older than her, but decided to dump him when she discovered his lifestyle was financed by a sugar mum…

Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 20:15hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter

Mother of late Bulawayo rapper Cal_Vin fights for justice and legacy

Three years after the tragic and unsolved death of Bulawayo rapper Cal_Vin, his mother, Sinikiwe Luphahla, remains dedicated to seeking justice for her son while actively preserving his musical legacy. In an exclusive interview with Sunday…

Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 10:46hrs | 39 | by Staff Reporter

Zim bouncer strikes gold in SA

Zimbabwean bouncer Ali Mohommed is doing well in the neighbouring South Africa where he is rendering security to celebrities through his company Undisputed VIP Protection.Mahommed was born and bred in Mashonaland Central province, Mvurwi t…

Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 07:32hrs | 32 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Ezra Tshisa changed Freddie Gwala's life

Zumba musician, Freddie Gwala, also known as Amadamara, is forever grateful to Zimbabwean veteran DJ Ezra Tshisa Sibanda for introducing him to the Zimbabwean crowd.Gwala successfully launched his album titled Iparole at The Mitre on 7 Oct…

Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 07:47hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter

Two Zimbabwean Filmmakers selected for South African DFMI Business Lab

After receiving a record number of applications for the third edition of the DFMI Business Lab, the Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce 35 participants from 22 countries across the continent.The selected participants will unde…

Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 10:58hrs | 19 | by Agencies

Mkhululi Bhebhe: The saintly warm-hearted gospel crooner

Humility is a rare quality seen in the famous! But not when your name is Mkhululi Bhebhe.When I call him for the telephonic interview, I'm obviously expecting the worst."Hello my sister" is his courteous response as soon as he answers the …

Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 12:44hrs | 15 | by Sihle Maduna

Muvhango star Marang Phala visits Prophet Sovi's church

South Africa's top soapie Muvhango's actress Marang Phala made a surprise visit at Imperial City Church on Sunday 21 July to join the saints for a special Prophetic Service hosted by church leader Prophet Isaiah Brian Sovi who recently ret…

Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 19:01hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Misred meme goes viral online

RADIO and television personality Misred is not bothered that her racy and daring photograph sitting on a vintage car went viral saying it makes it easy for her to send the message behind it.The photograph got people talking; sparking debat…

Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 14:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Former manager speaks about Oliver Mtukudzi

Tributes continue to pour in for the national hero, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi who died on Wednesday aged 66. Many have described the late music icon who contributed immensely to the growth of the music industry not only in Zimbabwe and the Af…

Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 12:48hrs | 83 | by Staff Reporter

Pokello refuses to be divorced

ZIMBABWEAN socialite Pokello Nare, 32, is challenging divorce proceedings by estranged Ghanaian husband Elikem Kumordzie, it has emerged.Kumordzie, 29, recently filed for divorce saying he had lost love and affection for Pokello, adding th…

Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 17:55hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Why I married Olinda, Tytan speaks

Those who thought the relationship between musician Tytan (born Njabulo Nkomo) and social butterfly Olinda Chapel was a publicity stunt plucked from a Hollywood movie scene got a shock of their lives when the two officially tied the knot a…

Published: 08 Jul 2018 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Pokello gone rural

FORMER Big Brother housemate Pokello Nare has gone rural. Yes, with all the swagg and bling, she has gone rural.Is it the rumours that are circulating on different social media platforms that things have fallen apart for her, amid claims t…

Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Misred launches #MisRedStories Instagram Take Over

Samantha Musa is an exciting young media personality making waves in Zimbabwe's entertainment industry.Going by the name MisRed, she has won over the hearts of Zimbabwe's listeners as a co-host on The Ignition, the daily breakfast show on …

Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 14:22hrs | | by Agencies

Pokello and Elikem still hot items

Two years ago, Big Brother Africa lovers, Pokello Nare and Elikem Kumordzie were the centre of attraction at the Ghana Music Awards as the latter proposed to her while presenting an award.And now the couple went back to their favourite hun…

Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 05:25hrs | | by Staff Reporter

The Comedian's Roadtrip

Our journey begins in Kadoma as Intercape Pathfinder takes us to Bulawayo to meet Beks Ndlovu who was going to take us on a road trip of a lifetime to SOMALISA Camp. Every fibre in me is excited about the journey and am so impatient I don'…

Published: 16 Jan 2017 at 14:45hrs | 1 | by Agencies

'Kanye West to be America's next black president' - Video

American rapper, songwriter, record producer and fashion designer Kanye West yesterday dropped a bombshell at the MTV VMAs.He could be the future President of USA.The rapper gave a long, rambling apology for his stage intrusions in the pas…

Published: 31 Aug 2015 at 09:03hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Ugcine ephuciwe isicoco uMiss Zimbabwe 'omubi'

Ugcine ephuciwe ngokusemthethweni isicoco sokuba uMiss World Zimbabwe u-Emily Kachote okwaputshuka izithombe zakhe eshaya ngesudu yesele ngokusho kombiko.UKachote uphucwe lesi sicoco ngokusemthethweni ngoLwesithathu wavulela isikhala obeyi…

Published: 11 Jun 2015 at 15:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Nicki Minaj has near wardrobe malfunction? - Video

After a lightning-fast costume change between 'Anaconda' and 'Bang Bang' during the opening number of the VMAs, Nicki Minaj walked back onstage - but something was amiss. The rapstress was clutching her little black dress closed in the mid…

Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 13:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo musician drops 'Amadimoni'

"My dear friends, to download my latest tracks for free of charge visit my record label website www.aurecords.com on your computer . Please share this link on your wall to support me. Thank you, united we dance, divided we crush." - Mchezn…

Published: 30 Sep 2013 at 08:45hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy

NoViolet Bulawayo Launches 'We Need New Names' in Zimbabwe - Video

NoViolet Bulawayo pays a moving tribute to her father and talks about being an African writer at the Zimbabwe launch of 'We Need New Names'. Watch video below:http://youtube.com/watch?v=prfdmzPTPNM

Published: 09 Sep 2013 at 14:06hrs | | by NoViolet Bulawayo

Tuku is Forbes Magazine's October greatest achiever

Forbes Magazine is an international weekly publication with a circulation of over 900 000 and the company's 19 international licensee editions together reach six million readers worldwide.This magazine provides quite some rare insights int…

Published: 11 Dec 2011 at 07:21hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Oprah Winfrey discovers secret half sister

Oprah Winfrey has discovered she has a secret half-sister.The 56-year-old talk show host revealed live on her programme on Monday that her mother Vernita Lee gave up a child shortly after giving birth because she couldn't afford to raise h…

Published: 25 Jan 2011 at 12:00hrs | 1 | by Byo24News

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