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WATCH: Dr Obert Mpofu descends on Umguza with a heavy might
Thousands gathered in Umguza as the people of Umguza converged to celebrate Africa Day while interacting with the ZANU PF National Secretary-General Dr. Obert Moses Mpofu. Dr. Obert Mpofu, the...Published: 28 May 2024 at 15:06hrs | 57 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Vapostori4ED give to needy
In an act of philanthropy, a group of Vapostori, led by Madzibaba Moses Gwasarira, has extended their charitable efforts by donating wheelchairs and providing food hampers to students with disabilitie...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:08hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Nobuntu duo goes AWOL while on tour to the United States of America
Two members of the all-female Imbube group, Nobuntu disappeared while on tour to the United States of America, with the group describing their actions as selfish.Nobuntu was on a two-month tou...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:09hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Nobuntu set for Atlanta show in the United States
ZIMBABWE'S world-acclaimed a-cappella group Ubuntu will this month perform at Georgia State University's Rialto Center for the Arts, in Atlanta.According to the university, the show is set for...Published: 06 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Texas Tekenya heads for Chipinge
Rising Afro Jazz musician Peter "Texas Tekenya" Manganda is taking his band to Chipinge on Sartuday.The Culture stars frontman is riding high with his hit wangawakarara song.Speaking t...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 21:23hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'I was run over by 2 cars in an accident' Byo artist Pronix opens up
Bulawayo based Afro Jazz sensation Pronix (real name Prosper Ndebele) was run over by two cars during an accident that almost left him crippled for life. The artist who was brought to prominen...Published: 05 May 2022 at 16:45hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa invites Chamisa, ex-ministers to Uhuru celebrations
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Independence was brought about by all Zimbabweans living or dead, hence he is inviting all political parties, current and former Government Ministers for the main celebrat...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 19:21hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
No Covid-19 tests for Uhuru attendance
COVID-19 tests will not be required from vaccinated members of the public who want to attend the Independence Day main celebrations to be held at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo on 18 April....Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Qeqeshiwe is a national asset
She is a national asset!Actress-cum-musician Qeqeshiwe "Qeqe" Mntambo is floating on top of the cream after being nominated at this year's PPC Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA).She is nomin...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Mbira musician in Costa Rica
Acclaimed Afro-jazz songbird and multi award winner Hope Masike has been invited to the inaugural International Day for the People of African...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:33hrs | 6 | by Shelton Muchena
Mnangagwa, DRC's Tshisekedi in Afcon banter
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa took time to discuss football matters on the sidelines of the 12th extraordinary AU summit on free trade areas and was involved in a banter with DR Congo President Félix Tshiseked...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean musician set to become world's next Afro Jazz star
Africa's Jazz musician born Berven Mashonganyika well known as Prince Tawanda in music industry.It was at the tender age that Prince Tawanda started writing his own songs.After completing ...Published: 27 Nov 2017 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Nobuntu in US debut
The United States of America will, for the first time, be treated to the sounds of Bulawayo's honey-voiced all women's ensemble, Nobuntu, who are currently in North America on their maiden tour of tha...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Musician gets big break in South Africa
Bekezela is an Afro jazz musician from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and trained at Amakhosi Theatre as well as mentored by Award winning Musician Ringo.He has recently being signed to one of the biggest...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 16:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Musicians ready to rock the City of Kings as it comes ALIVE tonight
BULAWAYO tonight comes alive as the city's best musicians are set to light up the stage at the Large City Hall car park during the Celebrating Local Talent Concert, which will be broadcast live on ZBC...Published: 12 Aug 2017 at 07:15hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Afro Jazz artist turns to prostitution
Upcoming Harare based Afro Jazz artist Nomater Manyara has fallen on hard times after she was seen prostituting in Mvurwi yesterday.Manyara who is into Jazz and Chimurenga music told Bulawayo2...Published: 01 May 2017 at 15:07hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Farai and the Forest Dawn take band to new heights with star performance at London’s prestigious Rich Mix Theatre
LONDON - From the centre stage of Islington's prestigious O2 arena to the heart of one of the biggest theatre venues in the UK, Farai and the Forest Dawn (FFD) have joined the hub for real artists fro...Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 22:54hrs | 3 | by Tidi Kwidini
Vusa Mkhaya dates Bulawayo
IMBUBE singer Austria-based Vusa Mkhaya Ndlovu is upbeat ahead of his debut show in Bulawayo to promote his 10 track album UManyanyatha and his solo career at Indaba Book Café on Friday.T...Published: 16 Jan 2017 at 05:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Radio stations break law on local content
RADIO stations in Zimbabwe are not implementing the 75 percent local content requirement on all music they play as mandated by the law, the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) admitted yesterday....Published: 13 May 2016 at 06:51hrs | 1 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Journalist releases gospel album
JOURNALIST-cum-musician Nyasha Wenyasha Chingono has released his debut album - Mbiri Kuna Jesu - with high anticipation that it will make a mark on the gospel music scene.The diverse seven-tr...Published: 12 May 2016 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Sukoluhle Ndlovu
Nobuntu drops second album
Bulawayo's all-female outfit, Nobuntu, has dropped its second album titled 'Ekhaya'.The 14-track offering which is available on iTunes features the groups hit single, 'Narini'. Narini has been...Published: 09 Mar 2016 at 05:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Panties rain on Ringo
Afro Jazz Guru Ringo Madlingozi was driving young women crazy with is love songs. They screamed, held each other and shed tears.And then they shed their panties - and threw them at him....Published: 15 Feb 2016 at 15:16hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe left out of MTV Africa Awards
Organisers of the African Music and Theatre Awards have come under fire for failing to disseminate information, a blunder that has seen some African countries including Zimbabwe being excluded from th...Published: 25 Jun 2015 at 11:26hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe left out of MTV Africa awards
Organisers of the African Music and Theatre Awards have come under fire for failing to disseminate information, a blunder that has seen some African countries including Zimbabwe being excluded fro...Published: 15 Jun 2015 at 14:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ringo's 'bling bling' stolen at Holiday Inn in Bulawayo
SOUTH African Afro Jazz music icon Ringo Madlingozi's "bling-bling" was reportedly stolen last month at a local hotel, after a performance in the city, it has been learnt. Ringo was booked at ...Published: 08 Mar 2015 at 12:49hrs | | by Peter Matika
Extraordinary Zimbabweans awarded in SA
The inaugural MoneyGram Zimbabwe Achievers award winners were announced at a glittering gala event on Saturday with a star-studded line-up of artists that included the legendary Oliver Mtukudzi, HHP a...Published: 11 Nov 2014 at 15:53hrs | 3 | by ZAA
Artists supports Cont Mhlanga for tongue lashing Andrew Langa
CONT MHLANGA has been praised by other artists for telling off the Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Andrew Langa on Thursday.During a tour of Amakhosi Cultural Centre, an enraged Mhlanga ord...Published: 11 Oct 2014 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean boy revels in Soul Brothers music
BORN in Makokoba, Bulawayo, Soul Brothers drummer, Donald Kudzanayi Shumba joined the legendary group by chance.He is celebrating four years with one of Southern Africa's best known music grou...Published: 26 Jul 2014 at 14:21hrs | 9 | by Lovemore Dube
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 | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Gibson Ncube showcases Bulawayo's musicians on ZiFM
Bulawayo DJ Gibson Ncube has taken the city's music to the nation and beyond. The club dj and radio presenter hosts the The Zi Saturday Zone "Yo link to the City of Kings & Queens" on ZiFM eve...Published: 06 Jan 2014 at 17:32hrs | 26 | by Matthews Estell
Shona-English film hits big screen
The new feature film 'Chameleon,' written and directed by Tapfumanei Chimboora is now available on the big screen at various local theatres.Chameleon explores issues such as betrayal, unfaith...Published: 07 Oct 2013 at 14:54hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
'Bulawayo support your own artists,' says Charamba
Veteran gospel musician Charles Charamba says the Bulawayo music industry has the ability to wake up from its deep slumber if they receive support from City of Kings residents.The Machira Chet...Published: 11 Jun 2013 at 06:25hrs | | by Arts reporter
Zimbabwean Afro Jazz Band based in Toronto launches New Album
As the lead guitarist tested his fender telecaster to a solo riff, the mood of the crowd looking up at the band was practically palpable. A deliciously tantalizing sense of excitement slowly permeated...Published: 18 Dec 2012 at 15:49hrs | 3 | by Tsungai Chipato | Toronto Canada
3 Kings (a.k.a) SEQAMABHILIDI to rock Bulawayo this weekend
For the first time since the release of the 3 Kings new album they will perform live in Bulawayo at Hustlers Club on Saturday 6 October 2012.The 3 Kings since their debut album they have d...Published: 05 Oct 2012 at 05:22hrs | 5 | by Mafu Siphathisiwe
Zimbabwe-Botswana relations praised
The Botswana Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ms Gladys Kokorwe says bilateral relations between her country and Zimbabwe continue to strengthen with several joint commissions sealed in the last two years....Published: 30 Sep 2012 at 13:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
All Byo roads led to Chibuku Road to Fame finals
THIS Saturday afternoon Manor Hotel is the place to be as various groups would be vying to represent Bulawayo province at the national finals of Chibuku Road to Fame.In a statement, William N...Published: 29 Jun 2012 at 12:05hrs | 3 | by Entertainment Reporter
Umdumo Wesizwe in talks with Afro jazz maestro Willis Waffi
Renowned Bulawayo's imbube group, Umdumo Wesizwe are still doing talks with Afro jazz maestro Willis Waffi to do a collaboration.Umdumo Wesizwe recently lost their vastly talented leader Mqoq...Published: 18 Nov 2011 at 12:55hrs | | by Mbuso Mlilo
Woza weekend
REVELLERS are warming up to the festive season and they cannot ask for anything more than entertainment, which befits the impending season. The ...Published: 17 Dec 2010 at 17:47hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Correspondent
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