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Afro-jazz sensation Berita to perform at Zimfest Live
The Bulawayo-born 'queen of soul' will serenade crowds at this year's annual festival taking place at the weekendSouth Africa-based Zimbabwean musician Berita has joined a glowing lineup of ar...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 09:55hrs | 8 | by Tidi Kwidini
Jeys Marabini is back!
Afro-Jazz musician Jeys Marabini announced his return on stage through an awe-inspiring performance on Saturday night during the launch of his 10th album titled Xola. He performed in front of a packed...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Franco Slomo turns to God
Sungura musician Franco "Slomo" Dhaka has been featured by South African based Zimbabwean-born Gospel artiste, Dj Rabaaz real name, Claud Rabson in a new musical video titled #Famba nevamw...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 16:30hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole in South Africa
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 | | by Shelton Muchena
Selmor's Mnangagwa remark rattles Zanu-PF
AFRO-JAZZ musician Selmor Mtukudzi at the weekend rattled the ruling Zanu-PF party when she expressed her displeasure with government's apparent lack of care for struggling artistes during the COVID-1...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini to drop a massive single
Afro-Jazz musician, Jeys Marabini says he will be dropping a new single in the coming days that will surprise many people as he has deviated from his traditional beat. Born Majahawodwa Ndlovu,...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ma9nine promises more dazzling Ndebele dancehall
RISING dancehall chanter Ma9nine, born Hansel Ndlovu, says although his attempt at Zimdancehall late last year was an experiment, the sudden success of his work has encouraged him to continue pursuing...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 09:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
The top Zimbabwean entertainers
It would be hard for anyone to deny that there isn't always a lot going on in Zimbabwe. This is even true with the current pandemic going on. Despite what a lot of locals might think and social distan...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:27hrs | 9 | by Staff writer
Zulu urges artistes to eradicate GBV
Afro-jazz artiste Phillip Zulu urged artistes to respect and spread awareness prior to 16 days of activism against gender based violence.As artistes we are the mouthpieces of the society hence...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 18:26hrs | 5 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Calls to boycott Mafikizolo concert due to xenophobia
There are widespread calls on social media to boycott the Mafikizolo's Back in Town Concert in protest against the xenophobic attacks targeted at foreigners - including millions of Zimbabweans - in So...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter engages Steve Dyer
AFRO-JAZZ songbird and heiress to the Tuku Music throne, Selmor Mtukudzi, is currently in South Africa where she is recording her sixth album under the tutelage of accomplished music producer, Steve D...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean boy lands role in US film
CAPETOWN-BASED afro-jazz musician Simbarashe Saini's son, Kevin, has struck gold after landing a role in an American movie set to hit the screen next month.The seven-year-old will feature in R...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Selmor 'anointed' by Mtukudzi'
SELMOR Mtukudzi's mother, Melody Murape, last week said she was confident that her daughter will be able to keep her late father's music legacy alive following a superb performance alongside her siste...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 13:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi memorial concert shelved
Government has postponed the proposed Tuku Peace Memorial concert which was meant to celebrate the life of the late national hero, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi. The concert had been pencilled for this Satur...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Valentine's treat for maskandi lovers
The countdown to the day reserved to celebrate love, February 14, has begun with its traditional colours - red and white - set to be the most worn in the coming week. The overrated day has in ...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 22:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi grabs world headlines
THE death of Oliver Mtukudzi grabbed newspaper headlines around the world befittingly demonstrating the global influence of the Afrojazz icon's work and personality.Newspapers around the world...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Tuku was the only husband I knew from the age of 18'
THE late music legend Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's first wife, Melody Murape, has bared her soul on her marriage with the late singer who was declared a national hero, becoming the first artiste to receiv...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 17:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya mourns Oliver Mtukudzi
Thomas Mapfumo has been paying tribute to "great musician" Oliver Mtukudzi, who died on Wednesday.Mapfumo was briefly in the same band as Mtukudzi, the Wagon Wheels, in the 1970s and gifted hi...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 11:17hrs | | by ZimLive
Jeys Marabini tears into govt 'Mafia'
AFRO-JAZZ ace Jeys Marabini has lambasted the government, describing it as the "major Mafia", for hindering the growth of artistes in Bulawayo, as they were often side-stepped.Speaking on the ...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 08:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How Oliver Mtukudzi sheltered a Zimbabwean refugee in downtown Harare
Music is soulful shelter. I became a refugee when I discovered potential life hidden in the works of Mbare-born guitarist Louis Mhlanga and the late Mozambican Afro-Jazz singer Gito Baloi and slowly r...Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 17:07hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
Terry Africa and Zim Top Producer, Young DLC collaborate
South Africa based DJ and Coke Studio Africa 2017 producer, Young DLC (Born Darlington Chikwewo) who was recently in Zimbabwe during the festive season holidays, has cooked a simmering single together...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 06:05hrs | | by Agencies
Marabini booed for singing in isiNdebele at Mnangagwa event
AFRO-Jazz musician Jeys Marabini has called on Zimbabweans who are from different tribes to embrace each other in order to focus on development.His call comes after he was reportedly sub...Published: 27 Nov 2017 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Declare Cde Chinx a National hero'
FOUNDER and chairperson of the Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima), Joseph Nyadzayo said the late revolutionary musician Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira has left a big void in the music industry that the young...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Borny Ngwenya - Rising gospel star in Zimbabwe
UPCOMING NORTON, Zimbabwe Gospel diva-in-the-making, Borny Ngwenya is optimistic that God will certainly see him to stardom in Zimbabwe's much coveted Gospel Music Industry, The Gender Post can reveal...Published: 05 Jun 2017 at 14:01hrs | | by Maxwell Teedzai
Zim artist pens a guitar manual book
JOHANNESBURG - The versatile Nkayi born and Bulawayo bred guitarist Mthabisi Moyo who dropped a hot gospel album last year in November has penned a new book that will be used as a manual for gui...Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 06:47hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Takesure drops a double scorcher
AWARD-WINNING gospel musician Takesure Zamar Ncube has joined the list of hotshots who have dropped scintillating albums in 2016. But he has gone one better. He has dropped two: "Worship Volume 5"...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 12:53hrs | | by Takudzwa Chihambakwe
Dudu Manhenga in Damascene moment
AFRO-JAZZ sensation, Dudu Manhenga, who in 2013 was convicted for causing the death of a motorcyclist in a road accident back in 2010, is now a pastor with Jubilee Christian Centre under Pentecost...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Afro-Jazz soul artiste lifting Zim flag high in SA
A Zimbabwean Afro-Jazz soul artiste Xolani Ndlovu whose stage name "X-Mile" is lifting the flag of Zimbabwe high in the neighbouring South Africa where he has performed numerous live shows and has sin...Published: 19 Apr 2016 at 07:25hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
International Gospel Extravaganza for Bulawayo
A MEGA gospel extravaganza featuring famous American gospel accapella group and Grammy Awards nominees — Committed has been penciled for the City of Kings.The show, dubbed the Ubuntu Music F...Published: 17 Apr 2016 at 10:05hrs | | by Peter Matika
Mahachi takes Shona music to the US
RISING gospel music artiste Tatenda Mahachi has collaborated with American singer Isaac Simpson on "He Cares For You", which will be released next month.The young musician said he would contin...Published: 17 Apr 2016 at 09:50hrs | | by Desire Ncube
Fans warm up to Jeys' album, 1,000 copies sold
MUSIC fans are warming up to afro-jazz artiste - Jeys Marabini's new album with most describing it as a quality production.According to Jeys, his latest album, the ninth in his career, is sell...Published: 14 Apr 2016 at 06:28hrs | | by Danisa Masuku
Watch: Usathane Unamanga (Official Music Video)
Watch Dumie Nyongola's 'Usathane Unamanga' Music video. Dumie is a versatile gospel artiste. His Afro-Jazz genre is distinctly defined by his soft, assertive voice and elegant dance moves. ...Published: 13 Apr 2016 at 09:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Jeys Marabini releases 9th album
Seasoned musician, Majahawodwa Ndlovu, affectionately known as Jeys Marabini, has released his 9th album titled 'Thula Sana.'The album was launched at a colourful event held at the Bulawayo th...Published: 28 Mar 2016 at 20:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo's passion for music
Zimbabweans who once danced to songs like Let it Play and those nonstop jiggles on the State broadcaster like Hondo yeminda should yet again brace for more as Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo s...Published: 21 Mar 2016 at 13:31hrs | | by Tendai Kamhungira
Ringo to perform at uMlazi Durban on Valentines day
AFRO-jazz musician Ringo Madlingozi can’t wait to perform in Umlazi, Durban on the eve of Valentine’s day.Daily Sun reported that the Sondela hitmaker will perform his romantic songs live ...Published: 12 Feb 2016 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Jeys Marabini readies new album
Bulawayo star Majahawodwa Ndlovu popularly known in the music circles as Jeys Marabini is set to launch a 12-track album titled "Thula Sana" March 26 at Bulawayo Theatre.The much anticipated a...Published: 15 Jan 2016 at 05:16hrs | | by Xolisani Nyathi
Dudu Manhenga now a pastor
Ex-convict and Afro-jazz sensation Dudu Manhenga is now a pastor after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology.In 2013, Manhenga was slapped with a 24-months-jail term after plea...Published: 04 Dec 2015 at 10:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Winky D, Africa Revenge to headline Intwasa fiesta
AWARD-winning dancehall chanter Winky D real name Wallace Chirimuko and re-united afro-jazz duo, Africa Revenge will headline this year's Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo. Intwasa Arts Festiva...Published: 12 Sep 2015 at 09:02hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Zim afro-jazz artist robbed by Zimbabweans in SA
LOCAL Afro-jazz sensation Edith WeUtonga Katiji was on Saturday afternoon robbed at Small Street Mall in Johannesburg, South Africa and lost her yet to be released music that was on a memory card....Published: 02 Jun 2015 at 18:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hugh Masekela set to perform in Zimbabwe
Hugh Masekela, the world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter and Afro-Jazz singer is reportedly set to perform during the second edition of the Ngoma neHosho live sessions in Zimbabwe.Walter Wan...Published: 19 Feb 2015 at 01:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Kunonga releases fourth album, Kwedu
AFRO-JAZZ singer Victor Kunonga has released his fourth album titled Kwedu.Launched on Tuesday at Alliance Française in Harare, the 12-track album is dedicated to the late duo of Chiwoniso M...Published: 18 Dec 2014 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Jahbue brings 'a fusion of Ndebele and Shona folk music with an Afrojazz twist'
25-year-old singer Jahbue, real name Bramwell Ndlovu, is bringing something new and unique to music. He describes his music as "Afro centric...a fusion of Ndebele and Shona folk music with ...Published: 15 Dec 2014 at 19:04hrs | 1 | by Janine Dube
State agrees to spare Dudu Manhenga jail
The High Court yesterday reserved judgement in an appeal by Afro-jazz musician Dudu Manhenga, who was challenging her 18-month jail term for negligent driving. Through her lawyer Iasiah M...Published: 14 Nov 2014 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prof Jonathan Moyo's wedding songs cause a stir
The two songs written by Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo for his daughter Lungile's wedding to Tafadzwa Wakatama on Saturday have caused a stir, with many...Published: 07 Oct 2014 at 17:43hrs | | by Susan Nyabunze
'I admire Grace Mugabe'
Queen of Kwaito Kwasa, Naledi Kaisara, known as Slizer, says her dream is to meet Zimbabwe's First Lady, Grace Mugabe.She said she admires her philanthropic work of helping orphans.The...Published: 04 Oct 2014 at 09:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nobuntu dispels 'death' rumors
BULAWAYO five-female member a-ccapella ensemble Nobuntu has allayed fears the group could be crumbling amid fears that the group had gone silent following the departure of their two members Clair...Published: 10 Sep 2014 at 08:32hrs | | by Hangoyapalala waTjibundule
Zimbabwean couple embarks on a gospel expedition
A new gospel couple Tafadzwa and Wisdom Mukaro has embarked on a gospel expedition with the release of their debut six track album called Mwari Anesu which was released on 03 April 2014. T...Published: 02 Jul 2014 at 16:27hrs | | by Own correspondent
SA DJ releases Shona song
SOUTH African artiste, DJ Lady Cream, real name Nontobeko Dlamini born in Elangeni, Swaziland, has released a Shona house track titled Zim-dance.The song features DJ Style also from South Afri...Published: 08 Jun 2014 at 09:13hrs | | by Pabalelo Tlou
Jeys Marabini goes on three-nation EU tour
BULAWAYO-BASED Afro-Jazz sensation Jeys Marabini and his five-piece band will undertake a three-nation European tour next month as the highly-acclaimed jazz outfit continues international musical soj...Published: 09 May 2014 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son releases hip-hop single
SON of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister Emmerson Mnangagwa, St Emmo, might be finally on his path to the mainstream music arena.This follows the release of his potentially exp...Published: 05 Mar 2014 at 11:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
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