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Rapper DMX dies at 50
Rapper DMX has died one week after suffering a "catastrophic cardiac arrest", his family has said.The 50-year-old, whose real name was Earl Simmons, had been admitted to intensive care in New ...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 18:43hrs | 1180 | by Staff Reporter
Igcokama likaMthwakazi tops SA radio chart
MASKANDI musician, Brian Mlamuli Moyo who hails from Fort Rixon is making his presence felt in South Africa.Using the stage name, IGcokama likaMthwakazi, the artiste this past weekend, took th...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 18:11hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
Catching up with Lovemore Majaivana
IT was quite refreshing to be able to speak to Lovemore Majaivana again after 13 years. False rumours had begun to do the rounds that he was dead.In 2008, we boarded the same flight from Harar...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:32hrs | 1657 | by Fred Zindi
SA based DJ Rabaaz releases powerful single
South African-based Zimbabwean gospel artiste, Claud Rabson popularly known as Dj Rabaaz, whose song Wasaririra dominated Zimbabwean gospel musical charts in 2020 has released a new single titled ' Hu...Published: 19 Mar 2021 at 12:31hrs | 601 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Nigerian record label signs Zimbabwean hip-hop artiste
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean RnB/hip-hop artiste Bryan "C Bryan" Chidembo has signed a one-year record deal with Nigerian label Immortal Music Empire to handle his music deals.The Unonzani si...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 05:38hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter
Vusa Mkhaya opens up on life outside the studio
AUSTRIA-BASED Zimbabwean imbube crooner Vusa Mkhaya has been in the showbiz industry for several years as a member of Insingizi.This is the group that put him on the showbiz map since the rele...Published: 06 Mar 2021 at 06:16hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Mbira queen ventures into poetry
Finest mbira queen and jazz musician Ruvimbo Hope Masike, professionally known as Hope Masike dedicated much of her time during the Covid-19-induced lockdown exploring different ventures.The v...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 11:33hrs | 281 | by Shelton Muchena
Zimbabwe based artiste to release album in SA
Upcoming Zimbabwean gospel artiste Phyllis Nyasha Motsi Mapingure is set to release her first album on the 6th of March in South Africa....Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 21:53hrs | 703 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Marabini switches to reggae
AFRO-POP ace Jeys Marabini will face the biggest test of his career with his new reggae track and video, Jah Deliver Us, as he seeks to expand his market and fan base.The award-winning artiste...Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 06:27hrs | 755 | by Staff reporter
Social media falsehoods on Minister Mutsvangwa shocking
Social media was abuzz and awash with photographs of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Senator Monica Mutsvangwa with her late brother Mr Daniel Parirenyatwa.They were ...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 16:25hrs | 2294 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mutsvangwas: Is Monica cheating on Chris?
Once again Social Media was abuzz and awash with photographs of honourable senator Monica Mutsvangwa with a man the social media could not identify. They then made innuendos that the man could have be...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 10:44hrs | 2796 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Private media torments minister Mutsvangwa with falsehoods
Once again Social Media was abuzz and awash with photographs of honourable senetor Monica Mutsvangwa with a man the social media could not identify. They then made innuendos that the man could have be...Published: 27 Feb 2021 at 09:37hrs | 1266 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
The bane of deadbeat intellectuals
Talent seems to come with more than its fair share of baggage.Most often than not, gifted personalities belong to a pantheon of living gods that wow the world during their time in the limeligh...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 06:58hrs | 86 | by Bishop Lazarus
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 | 103 | by Staff reporter
Masarira, Winky pay tribute to Soul Jah Love
Political leader of the LEAD party, Linda Masarira and Zimdancehall chanter, Winky D have become the latest prominent figures to pay tribute to Soul Musaka (Soul Jah Love) who passed on yesterday foll...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 20:36hrs | 1242 | by Daniel Itai, Harare, Zimbabwe
Fame without strategy, Mark Ngwazi loses out
Sungura man of the moment Mark Ngwazi says he is familiarising himself with various online streaming platforms so he can salvage significant profits from his new-found fame. The Njanja Express...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:51hrs | 1017 | by Staff reporter
Busi Ncube still in the groove
SHE is 58, has clocked 34 years on the music scene and despite having lost colleagues who were part of the much-decorated music outfit, Ilanga, that included Andy Brown, Don Gumbo and Dickson Chingair...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 07:03hrs | 942 | by Staff reporter
Somandla Ndebele now surviving on hustling
Sungura musician Somandla Ndebele is one of those who have never embraced virtual platforms in a bid to stay relevant and promote the music since the Covid-19 lockdowns started last year. Many...Published: 04 Feb 2021 at 05:52hrs | 3593 | by Staff reporter
Rapper pokes Mnangagwa, Zanu-PF
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean rapper and producer Titus "McTytoh" Marume through his song titled Mbuya Nehanda has warned youths that they will likely inherit ruins as the leadership was not acting to...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 22:30hrs | 1002 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean producer makes Master KG, Makhadzi tick
Master KG, Makhadzi and Team Mosha all have one name in common - that is Mr Brown. Born Lynol Siwela in Gweru, Mr Brown who is based in South Africa is the unsung creative genius who is puttin...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 22:28hrs | 838 | by Staff reporter
Former schoolmates revive imbube group
After taking a sabbatical for nearly 14 years, imbube ensemble Ontaba Kayikhonjwa have come together and reestablished their acapella group.The six men ensemble was founded by former school ma...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:17hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
Ezinkulu zaseKezi works on two albums
Ndux Junior says he is working on two albums this year, one with Ezinkulu zaseKezi and another with his Batshele Brothers. "We'll be dropping our second album in April as Ezinkulu zaseKezi, a ...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 08:42hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Novuyo Seagirl relocates to SA
AWARD-winning Bulawayo-based musician and dancer Novuyo Seagirl says she is tired of the lack of support in Zimbabwe and is relocating to South Africa in search of greener pastures.The pint-si...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 07:58hrs | 367 | by Staff reporter
Maps to release debut maskandi album
FLEDGLING maskandi musician Busani "Maps Mabhayi" Maphosa will next month launch his debut album titled Enqameni close to a year after shelving the plans owing to COVID-19 lockdown.Known for h...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:26hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter
Mark Ngwazi poised for sungura throne
RISING sungura musician Mark Ngwazi is poised to take over the sungura throne if the new heights scaled by his latest offering is anything to go by.The Njanja Express frontman is riding high w...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 07:02hrs | 830 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean linked US hip-ho artists MF Doom dies
MF Doom, one of US hip-hop's most distinctive and respected MCs and producers, has died aged 49.His wife Jasmine posted on his Instagram account:"The ...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 08:29hrs | 990 | by Staff reporter
Bev, Muridzo re-unite
BEVERLY Sibanda has reunited with her ex-boyfriend Andy Muridzo in a new song titled Kumhamba.The Sexy Angels leader told the Daily News the song is expected before end of year. "We ar...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 17:14hrs | 757 | by Staff reporter
Zimdancehall chanter wins US$10,000
RISING Zimdancehall artiste and Lower Six student at Washington Hills High, Keith "Spucky B" Antonio (19), has emerged the ultimate winner of the US$10K grand prize for the Sasai African and Talented ...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 07:01hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora skeletons tumble
ASPIRING MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora was yesterday exposed by one of his top allies who described him as "a deceitful and crooked trickster" as the fight for the presidency reaches a chaotic climax ...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 08:30hrs | 4719 | by Staff reporter
Fans beg for album as Lovemore Majaivana turns 68
It is not every day that a new picture of Zimbabwean music legend Lovemore Majaivana is shared on social media, but when it does surface, it is always a special occasion.Recently, Majaivana wa...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 23:37hrs | 2730 | by Staff Reporter
Ibumba festival roars to life
THE virtual Ibumba International Festival kicked off yesterday with a number of artistes set to perform at the fete organised by Siyaya Arts, a Bulawayo-based arts and entertainment company.On...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 06:13hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Can anything good come from Lupane?
CAN anything good come from Lupane? Kenny Canaan Moyo known as Kenny Mangena responded to this question, not by mere talking, but through his career in music.He went to Mphahlwa 3 and Mbondo P...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:59hrs | 562 | by Kwanele Khumalo
Master KG promotes Zimbabweans on upcoming Jerusalema album
South African musician and record producer, Master KG is rising fast and he is doing so with Zimbabwean artistes, Nox Guni, Tyfah Guni and Mr Brown who he has been working with on various projects thi...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:53hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
King 98 lightens up Xmas with Tanzanian connection
Zimbabwean rapper, King 98 has teamed up with two Tanzanian music sensations, Juma Jux and Shebby Medicine to lighten up the festive mood with an explosive hit song, Jogodo which is a fusion of Afro-p...Published: 15 Dec 2020 at 14:47hrs | 358 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Jah Prayzah, Winky D clash
FANS and critics will this Friday get yet another chance to see music giants Winky D and Jah Prayzah share the same stage as they headline the same gig dubbed The Best of Both Worlds.The event...Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 08:07hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter
Govt neglects artistes under COVID-19, says Marabini
SEVERAL artistes across genres and arts promoters have accused government of neglect, plunging them into abject poverty through the strict COVID-19-induced lockdowns.The ban on live music conc...Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 06:39hrs | 212 | 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 | 446 | by Staff writer
Macheso releases single
UNLIKE in the past when sungura maestro Alick Macheso annually released a full album comprising several songs, coronavirus (Covid-19) circumstances have changed that entire format and for the first ti...Published: 05 Dec 2020 at 20:46hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
Soldier trades gun for the mic
A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer and rising sungura musician, Masharl Farirepi, who fronts Orchestra Zaka Kings, has made his intentions clear with two promising singles whose quality demonstrat...Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 07:00hrs | 799 | by Staff reporter
Agartha Marudzwa to launch a new album
Gospel artiste Agartha Marudzwa will launch her 13th album titled Zvitsauko with 9 tracks in Harare at Cresta Oasis Hotel this coming Friday.This was confirmed by Agartha while she was intervi...Published: 25 Nov 2020 at 10:00hrs | 884 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Skhu to drop second album
Bulawayo gospel muso, Sikhululiwe "Skhu" Sibanda is set to release her second offing in December which she wants to use to remind people about the return of Jesus Christ.The album titled 'The ...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 21:25hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Allan Chimbetu reignites Dendera mood on new album
When Allan Chimbetu announced a few weeks ago that he would be bouncing back into the showbiz industry with an album titled "Urgent Matter", Dendera music fans were upbeat about itFor years th...Published: 17 Nov 2020 at 13:44hrs | 2492 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Macheso's adult video goes viral
SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso, 52, has distanced himself from a adult video clip that has gone viral on social media showcasing a man bedding an unidentified lady. Social media has been awash ...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 18:33hrs | 29541 | by Staff reporter
Allan Chimbetu returns
When Allan Chimbetu took a sabbatical to music industry he has shelved songs he intended to release sometime in future.While doing some menial jobs, the musician was just penning songs though ...Published: 05 Nov 2020 at 09:51hrs | 3549 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
WATCH: Fortune Chasi Amapiano song teaser
It appears Zimbabwe's former Minister of Energy and Power Development Fortune Chasi is a man of many talents.After winning the hearts of a majority of Zimbabweans after fixing the country's lo...Published: 31 Oct 2020 at 06:28hrs | 3162 | by Staff reporter
Fake Macheso CD flood market
ALICK Macheso believes some upcoming musicians are behind a fake album that is being sold by pirates to unsuspecting fans.The album, titled Tiyamurei with Macheso's image, has flooded the mark...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 21:53hrs | 6934 | by Staff reporter
King 98 ropes in 'Assurance' producer
Hip Hop star King 98 has enlisted the services of popular Nigerian producer Speroach Beatz born Obi Prosper on his upcoming album.Speroach Beatz is behind some of Nigeria's smash hits among th...Published: 28 Oct 2020 at 18:40hrs | 517 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Black Umfolosi album storms world music charts
BULAWAYO-BASED internationally-acclaimed Imbube/Iscathamiya group Black Umfolosi has scored big after its latest album Washabalala Umhlaba (Earth Song) was featured on the World Music Charts Europe (W...Published: 20 Oct 2020 at 06:17hrs | 851 | by Staff reporter
Clement Magwaza still in the game
AFRO-FUSION crowd puller, Clement "Magwaza" Ncube, has refused to be ruled out in the showbiz game as he is set to launch his 10th album Thath'mbeke in South Africa next month.In an interview ...Published: 09 Oct 2020 at 10:02hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter
Zinjaziyaluma readies for ninth album launch
SOUTH Africa-based Maskandi artiste, Zinjaziyaluma has finally set a date when he will launch his ninth album. The event has been slated for November 14 at Underground Hillbrow Theatre in Joha...Published: 03 Oct 2020 at 08:25hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
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