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Jeys Marabini celebrates 34 years of Afro-pop excellence
JEYS Marabini, the Afro-Pop legend who has been rocking the music scene for over three decades, is ready to wow his fans with a series of shows across the country and beyond this year. The artiste, wh...Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
USA-based Zimbabwean star to put Afro-pop on the map
Born and raised in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 21-year-old singer/songwriter MUNYAA (Munya Mambira) is here to put Afro-pop on the map.After just three years of living here, he's already leaving his m...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:53hrs | 21 | by Caden Traw
Grammy Award for Mapfumo?
THOMAS Mapfumo, popularly known as Mukanya, might finally get a chance to win a Grammy Award following the addition of three new categories for the 2024 edition of these awards regarded by many as the...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 08:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Pumula Arts Awards nominees unveiled
It is awards season and excitement among artistes is at a fever pitch as they wait with bated breath to see who will triumph. With nominees being unveiled for the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards, another aw...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Shian and Monzon in Fire Emoji challenge
Masvingo based lyricist Shian the rapper has taken social media by storm after dropping fire bars as part of the Fire Emoji challenge. Shian the rapper is part of an upcoming Female duo of Mon...Published: 08 Oct 2022 at 08:31hrs | 4 | 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
Mr Yada Yada slays the slay-queens
Slay queens are now popular all over the world and they are said to be young and naive girls who apparently do not date broke men. They spend hours on Snapchat and Instagram showing off things they do...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 07:57hrs | 1 | by Nigel Siziba
Veteran DJ revives Zimbabwe music in UK
VETERAN United Kingdom-based wheel spinner Gqwetha Malinga affectionately known as DJ Gqwetha in the showbiz industry is set to revive Bulawayo music through hosting a gig dubbed the "Bulawayo Night"....Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 12:23hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Robbie Malinga's death leaves SA in shock
South Africans have taken to social media to express their shock over the death of music legend singer, writer and producer Robbie Malinga. The 47 year old record label owner had bee...Published: 26 Dec 2017 at 09:59hrs | 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
Babes Wodumo 'confirms' Bulawayo gig
SOUTH Africa's Babes Wodumo disappointed fans in Bulawayo last year after failing to attend the Kalawa Homecoming Party where she was billed to perform claiming to have missed her flight to the city....Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Yung Talieban drops 'Shumba'
Mutare based artist has released a collaborative track which he hopes will stamp a place for him in hip hop circles. Beverly Nyakuengama best well known by his stage name Yung Talieban's new m...Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 16:04hrs | | by Farai Shawn Matiashe
Another amazing music video by director Blaqs
Despite all the heavy critisism being thrown at him in the past weeks, the Bulawayo born director keeps proving himself a 'guffer'.Just a few days ago, he silenced critics with Chekeche video ...Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Block 101
Andy Brown's son among performers leading this years Zim Achievers entertainment line up
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards is known for introducing new talent to the fore every year, and this year's awards ceremony will be no different. The organisers have chosen to feature mainly up and comi...Published: 01 May 2017 at 21:20hrs | 12 | by Arts Correspondent
New kid on the block to launch debut album
HARARE - One thing revelers, music fans, critics and pundits, as well as other music industry players should expect from a new kid on the block who is currently riding high, is that he is likely to ta...Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 08:55hrs | | by Garikai Mafirakureva
WanyeMusik takes music industry by storm
SOUTH AFRICA - Most music fans who thought there is no other genre that could take over House music, Rhumba or ZimDancehall, are up for a big surprise, after South African based Zimbabwean singer, dro...Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 15:39hrs | 2 | by Garikai Mafirakureva
UK based artist Lamont Chitepo to perform in Zimbabwe
UK based artist, Lamont Chitepo is expected in Zimbabwe on the 19th of December for date with fans in Bulawayo at Private Lounge.Proceeding to the City of Kings Bulawayo on the 23rd then Johan...Published: 30 Nov 2016 at 05:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Farai & the Forest Dawn drop new 'wedding' single and music video
UK-BASED Indie/Pop Rock four-piece Farai & the Forest Dawn (FFD) have dropped their greatly anticipated new single and music video, Til Death do us part.The feel good wedding track, produc...Published: 16 Aug 2016 at 07:39hrs | 1 | by Tidi Kwidini
Am not in love - Berita
ZIMBABWE-BORN South Africa-based award-winning Afro pop songstress, Berita Gugulethu Khumalo has denied dating fellow stable-mate Tresor Riziki.South African media is awash with love the rumou...Published: 26 Jul 2016 at 11:26hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zahara gets engaged
MEN across Mzansi dreamed of one day becoming Zahara's husband. But this week news broke that will lead to disappointment for all of them. The popular Afro Pop singer has confirmed she...Published: 10 Jun 2016 at 15:27hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
1ns and 2s with DJ-Sticha - Friday fraternity themba mina (trust me)
You're innocently going about your day when it happens: You hear a song you've never heard before. It rules. You need to know what it is. Before the age of smartphones, this would probably require wri...Published: 10 Jun 2016 at 13:44hrs | | by DJ-Sticha
Farai and the Forest Dawn unite with upcoming musicians to launch a series of concerts for artists by artists
A host of talented and upcoming artists in the music industry have come together to launch a series of live shows that will take place at O2 Academies across the UK.The forthcoming concerts,...Published: 25 May 2016 at 23:51hrs | 1 | by Tidi Kwidini
Afro pop Group Sinazo collaborate with SA’s Byron Khumalo for a House Hit
For those late-night revelers who believe that entertainment is from the magical realm that exists in the clouds to the risqué to the seedy, this one is your special dedication."The concept o...Published: 19 Apr 2016 at 18:26hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Nyongola to release another gospel thriller
HIGH-ridding Bulawayo gospel musician Dumisani Nkomo affectionately in entertainment circles as Dumie is set to release a sizzling gospel album to be launched in neighboring South Africa next in June....Published: 09 Apr 2016 at 00:27hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Interview with Mukoko hitmaker, Tytan
Afro Pop Musician Tytan, born Njabulo Mayibongwe Nkomo, has just broken a Zimbabwean record through his video for Mukoko, featuring the talented Ammara Brown, that has gone viral on YouTube. Tytan...Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 20:39hrs | 5 | by Staff 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 | 3 | by Entertainment Reporter
Maskandi artist Keith Menzi Nkomo releases hot disco single
The Zimbabwean Maskandi based in South Africa, Doit Nkomo whose real names are Keith Menzi Nkomo has released a hot Maskandi discop single which is set to thrill fans both in Zimbabwe and South ...Published: 23 Mar 2016 at 14:39hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
SA based Abafana BakaMzilikazi group to release new album
The Zimbabwean music group called Abafana BakaMzilikazi which is based in South Africa and is led by Doit Nkomo whose real names are Keith Menzi Nkomo is set to release a new album soon, w...Published: 23 Mar 2016 at 06:19hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Whats on Bulawayo Showbiz this Week? Dj Dash and Kurt Rusike - Valerie
As Kahlil Gibran observes, never has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation. And well, as they again say, as humans, we're wired to experience incredible love and affec...Published: 13 Nov 2015 at 20:38hrs | 2 | by Titshabona Malaba Ncube
Sinazo and DJ Dash pioneering Kalanga House music
Afro pop group Sinazo has, again, under Glenn Recordz, followed up to their hot track, Bukalanga. They have released another classically amazing Kalanga house track, still featuring the popular Bulawa...Published: 09 Nov 2015 at 21:01hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
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
Zvekupenga star Chashe to perform at Zim Achievers Awards
UK-based artist and emerging Afro-pop sensation Chashe Musarurwa-McTaggart will perform at the fifth anniversary of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA), which wi...Published: 04 May 2015 at 11:02hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Sandra Ndebele receives vehicle at album launch
ON Thursday evening, Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi launched her seventh album - Izenzo to much pomp and fanfare. Complete with a red carpet, the event contained all the elements required to bring an A list c...Published: 21 Mar 2015 at 08:29hrs | 4 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Iyasa, Sandra Ndebele perform at Mugabe's birthday - Videos
The long-awaited 91st birthday party for President Mugabe, which is celebrated under the auspices of the 21st February Movement, was held yesterday in Victoria Falls.The celebrations were held...Published: 01 Mar 2015 at 11:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jive for Gushungo
IT'S here.The long-awaited 91st birthday party for President Mugabe, which is celebrated under the auspices of the 21st February Movement, will be held today in Victoria Falls.And all...Published: 28 Feb 2015 at 20:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sinazo to host an open Jz Moyo themed gig in Johannesburg
Music group Sinazo, under the Malaba Productions badge, is to host an old school gig and album launch in Johannesburg on the 18th April 2015. As the poetic rhyme goes,On with the dance! let j...Published: 03 Feb 2015 at 22:20hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Roki, Ammara break up
BREAK UP!!!Yes, there is no better word to describe the announcement by songbird Ammara Brown that she and her musician boyfriend Roki real name Rockford Josphats are "just friends now."...Published: 01 Feb 2015 at 11:48hrs | 2 | by Mbongeni Msimanga
A Review of the Zimbabwe Music Scene: What Rocked & Shocked in the Zim Music Scene In 2014
As 2014 draws to an end, we take a look at the events which rocked and shocked the Zimbabwe Music scene taking into account both the positive and the negative. It is safe to say that the Zimbabwe...Published: 24 Dec 2014 at 11:40hrs | | by Takunda Lee Shoko
Sinazo drops sizzling album
Bulawayo hailing afro pop group Sinazo has done it again. Sinazo has released a captivating 8 track album entitled 'Sinazo'. This comes hot on heels behind the previous release of sample singles t...Published: 08 Dec 2014 at 08:53hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Kalawa Homecoming Party set for Dec 27 in Bulawayo
THE annual Kalawa Jazzmee Homecoming party is back with a bang and judging by the 13 artistes that are on the menu this year it is almost certain the annual party will be another mega event on the Bu...Published: 25 Nov 2014 at 10:25hrs | 13 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Mafikizolo billed for Zimbabwe show
South African music duo Mafikizolo is set to perform at the Harare International Conference Centre with Oliver Mtukudzi on December 19. The Khona hitmakers are expected to bring the festive mood to t...Published: 21 Nov 2014 at 09:36hrs | 2 | by Staff 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 | 2 | by Entertainment Reporter
Tuku comes to Bulawayo, to share stage with Jeys and Sulu
SUPERSTAR Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi, back in the country after a successful European tour, is set to perform in Bulawayo on 20 September at Amphitheatre.He will be joined on stage by Sulumani "Bat...Published: 12 Sep 2013 at 04:26hrs | 20 | by Entertainment Reporter
One on one with Gugulethu 'Berita' Khumalo's mom
ZIMBABWE-BORN South Africa-based award-winning Afro pop songstress, Berita Gugulethu Khumalo, rebelled against her parents after they advised her not to pursue music as a career, revealed her mother ...Published: 07 Jul 2013 at 08:53hrs | 32 | by Leisure Reporter
Mokoomba going to be the next best thing internationally
I can see a situation where Mokoomba is going to be the next best thing internationally to come out of Zimbabwe after the Bhundu Boys. At the height of their fame in the late 1980s, the Bhundu Boys we...Published: 11 Jun 2013 at 03:34hrs | 2 | by Fred Zindi Music
Mutukudzi to perform at Bulawayo's Large City Hall on Friday
BULAWAYO - Oliver Mutukudzi will share the stage with Urban grooves rapper, Stunner as the duo perform in Bulawayo at the Large City Hall on Friday.The visit by Harare-based artistes comes b...Published: 21 Mar 2012 at 11:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Channel O urges Zim musicians to submit their video production
South African popular music channel, Channel O has urged Zimbabwean musicians to submit their video production for consideration by the station, Daily News reported.Lee Kasumba Channel O Mana...Published: 30 Aug 2011 at 00:24hrs | | by
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