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Sulu in political storm
SULUMANI Chimbetu has apparently always been a political animal, and is often seen in the company of prominent activists. His latest gambit, however, could prove disastrous.Pictures of the den...Published: 12 Jun 2021 at 07:54hrs | 13 | 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 | 6 | 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 | 37 | by Staff writer
Busi Ncube still in the game
Music legend and True Love hit maker, Busi Ncube, says she has fond memories of the group Ilanga and has vowed to carry on the legacy left by some of her departed colleagues in the once star-studded o...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:19hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
Political tags bad for local music
DURING January's bloody political protests, this reporter had a conversation with Winky D's manager, Jonathan Banda, who at the time, sounded very worried about the safety of his artiste as the politi...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 07:04hrs | | by Kennedy Nyavaya
'Jah Prayzah must cut army ties'
At one time the wearing of military clothes caught up with Zimbabweans but it quickly fizzled out after government outlawed it.But there was one person who continued to don the army uniform wi...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 15:02hrs | 5274 | by Maxwell Sibanda
Zanu-PF MP dumped in restaurant
BULILIMA West legislator, Dingumuzi Phuti, says he was once dumped in a restaurant by his girlfriend.Better known as DJ Phuti in showbiz circles, the 38-year-old made history after being elect...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 17:19hrs | 5521 | by Staff reporter
Is Andy Brown's badluck haunting daughter?
IT'S quite beyond imagination that one of Zimbabwe's treasured stars, the late Andy Brown, whose influence positively changed the face of the music industry and made yester year's jamboree music fiest...Published: 20 May 2018 at 08:55hrs | 4135 | 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 | 2451 | by Tafi Mhaka
No squabbles among Andy Brown's children, says Ammara
Winky D speaks on albumFOR the longest time, Zim Dancehall icon Winky D has launched his albums towards the end of the year but save for his next offering.The Ninja president is set to...Published: 07 Jan 2018 at 09:26hrs | 1695 | by Staff Reporter
No squabbles among Andy Brown's children, says Ammara
WHEN Andy Brown passed away, it was not a far fetched expectation that his 10 children with seven women would become embroiled in ugly inheritance battles much like the cliché "Where there's an inher...Published: 07 Jan 2018 at 09:25hrs | 3887 | by Staff Reporter
Community radio stations explode
REGIONAL commercial radio stations are fast becoming the in-thing across the country's provinces.Government, through the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ), issued regional commercial ra...Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 08:28hrs | 1010 | by Staff Reporter
Busi Ncube speaks on Cde Chinx, career
IF True Love, that irresistible jam that has lit up Zimbabwean weddings and parties since the 80s, is Ilanga's greatest accomplishment, then it is also without question Busi Ncube's finest hour as a p...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:17hrs | 1490 | by Staff reporter
Nathaniel Manheru exposes self
Permanent secretary of information George Charamba said he is paying tribute to the late liberation singer Dickson Chingaira aka Cde Chinx, by disclosing that he is the shadowy character Nathaniel Man...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 13:59hrs | 1906 | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx to be declared a National hero?
One of Zimbabwe's greatest music composers, Dickson Chingaira, aka Cde Chinx, passed away on Friday, plunging the arts and music industry into mourning.Cde Chinx died at West End Hospital in H...Published: 18 Jun 2017 at 14:19hrs | 5736 | by Staff reporter
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 | 1900 | by Arts Correspondent
Don't worry about that Malema boy, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I am back in office, after a well-deserved rest … I really enjoyed my vacation. Were it not for the pressing demands of my thankless job, I would ...Published: 02 Feb 2017 at 06:22hrs | | by CZ
Ammara Brown not ready for marriage
Rumours have linked Ammara Brown to several relationships. The 29-year-old musician's affair with Roki was probably the most talked about and she admits they were an item.Besides the Roki ...Published: 02 Feb 2017 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bond notes are what the doc ordered, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I am so elated that my ideas have proved to be the magic that this economy was missing for some time now. That is what experience does. I gave you a...Published: 09 Dec 2016 at 06:30hrs | | by CZ
Website publishes indecent photos and claims its Ammara Brown
An online website has published indecent photos of a couple and claims the woman in them is the late Andy Brown's daughter, Ammara Brown.In the photos, a light skinned woman who looks like Amm...Published: 14 Nov 2016 at 18:51hrs | 6973 | by Staff Reporter
The man and his music - Getting to know Jonah Sithole
He took on the world of music with sheer passion and determination, and three albums later, Jonah Sithole is still on the rise and is not going anywhere any time soon. His music career started...Published: 17 Oct 2016 at 09:39hrs | 826 | by Tidi Kwidini
Ilanga lead guitarist Mbambo dies
FORMER Ilanga lead guitarist Rodger Mbambo has died. He was 59.Mbambo died at his family home in Makokoba suburb in Bulawayo on Sunday after a long illness.Chronicling Mbambo's last ho...Published: 31 Aug 2016 at 06:33hrs | 685 | by Bongani Ndlovu
'Andy Brown has risen'
SPORTING dreadlocks and playing a guitar while a female vocalist sang the lyrics to Andy Brown's classic "Mawere Kongonya", one would be forgiven for thinking, just for a second, that Andy Brown had r...Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 07:22hrs | 1820 | by Andrew Moyo
1ns and 2s with DJ-Sticha - Owning your song - the difference between good and great
As a music producer and Dj in Hillbrow, I get to hear a lot of singers sing songs that another artist has made popular. In my experience, most people attempt to sing the song exactly the same way as t...Published: 15 Jun 2016 at 12:51hrs | | by DJ-Sticha
Mtukudzi being used by Mugabe, claims Mapfumo
Exiled Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo has said his colleague Oliver Mtukudzi is allowing himself to be used by the oppressive regime of President Robert Mugabe and his ruling Zanu-PF party....Published: 28 May 2016 at 18:41hrs | 5363 | by Lance Guma
MazQartel releases track for Mustafa social soccer team
MASHAVA-MazQartel aka Aaron Masuku (30) a local Zimdancehall artist has released another track titled "Mustafa" as a tribute to the social soccer outfit from Mucheke area.According tom Masving...Published: 16 May 2016 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Rising star Gemma Griffiths to headline Zim Achievers
Rising Star, Gemma Griffiths to Headline Zim Achievers Armed with an acoustic guitar and poignant lyrics, emerging Indie/folk songstress Gemma Griffiths will this year headline the sixth ...Published: 17 Apr 2016 at 23:45hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
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
12 of Gumbura's children venture into music
IF music be the food of love, play on, Give me excess of it; that surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die. IN this famous quotation from Twelfth Night Act 1, scene 1, 1–3, the lovelorn Duke ...Published: 05 Dec 2015 at 07:12hrs | | by Ruth Butaumocho
Concert to #BringChiedzaHome
Last week the news of the tragic death of Andy Brown and Chiwoniso's youngest daughter, Chiedza, sent shockwaves throughout the Zimbabwean music community.The 15 year old committed suicide at ...Published: 21 Oct 2015 at 09:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Aunt speaks on Chiedza Brown's suicide mystery
THE body of Chiedza Brown - the teenage daughter to the late iconic musicians Andy Brown and Chiwoniso Maraire - was cremated in Texas in the United States, amid indications that relatives in Harare h...Published: 02 Oct 2015 at 15:02hrs | 4845 | by Staff Reporter
'I'm shocked that people want me dead,' says Bev
RAUNCHY dancer Beverly 'Bev' Sibanda says she is disturbed that people want her dead after another death hoax emerged this week and was circulating on social media. This time around, rumour mo...Published: 19 Sep 2015 at 09:42hrs | 2500 | by Staff Reporter
Andy Brown's daughter dies at 15
The 15-year-old daughter of the late Chiwoniso Maraire and Andy Brown - Chiedza Brown - reportedly took her life on Saturday, September 12 2015. She was living in Texas, USA, with her aunt, Ta...Published: 14 Sep 2015 at 05:53hrs | 7454 | by Staff Reporter
Zimfest hits Oslo for the second year running
After a successful launch in 2015 all is set for the second annual Zimfest in Oslo Norway. The event which brings together the small but vibrant Zimbabwean and African community in Oslo as well as a g...Published: 26 Aug 2015 at 15:55hrs | | by Mike Tashaya
Andy Brown widow snatch married man, beaten
The widow to the late Andy Brown - Nadine Stoddart was reportedly beaten by a married Harare woman after spending a night with her hubby.Nadine was in the company of married David Kandawasvika...Published: 29 Jun 2015 at 09:05hrs | 9718 | 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 | | by Mbongeni Msimanga
Zimbabwean businessman, Tapfuma Nzara, creating a valuable lifestyle brand in SA
Musician and businessman, Tapfuma Nzara, has come a long way and achieved a lot in and outside his music career.Tapfuma was born in Zimbabwe and his father is a former DJ and club owner an...Published: 21 Aug 2014 at 06:43hrs | 12600 | by Janine Dube, www.onevybe.com
I don't support Zanu-PF, says Jah Prayzah
Jah Prayzah, who was part of the cast of musicians who performed at Zanu-PF's manifesto launch in Harare last Friday, has said the gig was strictly business, not an endorsement of President Robert Mu...Published: 10 Jul 2013 at 07:23hrs | 9128 | by Arts reporter
Desperate Zanu-PF turns to celebrities
AFTER several electoral drubbings in Matabeleland, Zanu-PF is increasingly getting desperate and is now clutching at straws, as it reaches out to popular figures that it hopes could salvage some glor...Published: 02 Jun 2013 at 19:37hrs | 4103 | by Staff reporter
Sniper steal Hifa thunder
As the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa), dubbed the "longest night of the year", slowly fades into a distant memory, the reminiscences that the festival left in the minds of those in a...Published: 12 May 2013 at 04:30hrs | 2030 | by Staff Reporter
Culture Fund and Sweden Award grants worth US$420,000.00 as investment to Zimbabwean Arts, Culture and Heritage
Culture Fund and Sweden Award grants worth US$420,000.00 as investment to Zimbabwean Arts, Culture and HeritageThe Culture Fund is an organisation that s...Published: 09 May 2013 at 15:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Busi Ncube set to rock Esigodini
ONE of Zimbabwe's revered songbirds Busi Ncube who is in the country, is set to treat her folks to a musical fest as she performs in her hometown Esigodini for the first time in her career spanning al...Published: 20 Apr 2013 at 08:13hrs | 2763 | by Staff reporter
Busi Ncube set to rock Esigodini
ONE of Zimbabwe's revered songbirds Busi Ncube who is in the country, is set to treat her folks to a musical fest as she performs in her hometown Esigodini for the first time in her career spanning al...Published: 20 Apr 2013 at 05:52hrs | 3064 | by Staff Reporter
Mi Casa to feature at Hifa
SOUTH AFRICAN group Mi Casa, who were scheduled to perform in Harare on Friday last week, will now perform at the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) next month, the festival's spokespers...Published: 04 Apr 2013 at 06:10hrs | | by Arts reporter
Macheso remembers Andy Brown in Bulawayo
ALICK "Extra Basso" Macheso on Friday night took the crowd down memory lane as he remembered the late Andy "Muzukuru" Brown at his show held at the Amphitheatre.Macheso sang a rendition of Map...Published: 31 Jul 2012 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Andy Brown's widow takes over 'The Storm Band'
Nadine, a widow to the late afro-pop maestro Andy Brown, has taken over The Storm Band. With indications that a row might soon erupt in the Brown family over the band's takeover, Nadine, a si...Published: 29 Apr 2012 at 00:01hrs | 661 | by
Andy Brown laid to rest
SCORES of fans, friends and relatives yesterday thronged Mudavanhu Village here for the burial of veteran musician Andy Brown.The prolific lead guitarist succumbed to severe pneumonia at Pari...Published: 23 Mar 2012 at 04:21hrs | 1700 | by Staff reporter
Andy Brown will be missed - Tuku
Oliver Mutukudzi has described the late Andy Brown as a larger than life character, whose contribution to the local arts sector will be cherished forever.Tuku made these remarks at a church s...Published: 20 Mar 2012 at 22:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Andy Brown's burial set for Thursday
The body of the late local music icon Andy Brown, will lie in state at his Cranborne home in Harare tonight before it departs for burial in Mberengwa on Thursday.Scores of mourners including...Published: 20 Mar 2012 at 23:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Andy Brown to be accorded with liberation war hero status
Zanu-PF Harare and Midlands provinces have approached the party requesting it to consider conferring Andy Brown with liberation war hero status. Zanu-PF spokesperson Rugare Gumbo said the sta...Published: 20 Mar 2012 at 04:00hrs | 1544 | by Staff reporter
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