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Madlela Skhobokhobo is the best comedian
MULTI-AWARD winning musician-cum-comedian Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu, aka Madlela Skhobokhobo, believes he is one of the best comedians in Zimbabwe, but faces a barrier of language to maximise his poten...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 09:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Madlela takes axe to Khami Prison
Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu popularly known by his stage moniker 'Madlela Skhobokhobo' has challenged the Bulawayo business community to partner the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service in different...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madlela debuts new TV show
PLAYWRIGHT Mothusi "Madlela" Bashimane has produced a talk show, Qoki My Legend, which is aimed at honouring Matabeleland legends.The talk show, airing on ZTV every Tuesday at 7:30pm, is prese...Published: 18 May 2018 at 07:23hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
New ZBCtv show profiles Bulawayo legends
ZBCtv is airing a new programme, Qoki My Legend meant for viewers who want to relive the lives of the people who captured their hearts from yesteryear.Legends in the local sports and entertain...Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:41hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Nceku, Madlela tease fans with video skit
CHRISTIAN comedian Nceku and axe-wielding character Madlela Skhobokhobo seem to be brewing something hilarious after the two shared pictures of a video skit that they are filming on social media....Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland artists marginalised?
The dust is finally settling concerning the 2017 end of year charts that always trigger debate revolving especially around the voting criterion which different armchair critics across the country beli...Published: 14 Jan 2018 at 16:33hrs | 1 | by staff reporter
Madlela welcomes new baby
Fast rising musician, Madlela Skhobokhobo (real name Bashimane Mothusi Ndlovu) known for his eccentric character and axe wielding antics recently showed off his gentle side when he shared pictures of ...Published: 21 Sep 2017 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Skhobokhobo preaches political tolerance
Man of the moment Madlela Skhobokhobo says music is apolitical and is meant to entertain people and nothing else.This comes after Madlela Skhobokhobo, real name Bashimane Mothusi Ndlovu, of th...Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Madlela to perform for Mugabe
MAN-of-the-moment, Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu, popularly known as Madlela Skhobokhobo, will be performing at the Presidential Youth Interface rally in Lupane tomorrow.Lots of entertainment will ...Published: 20 Jul 2017 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Glitz and glamour at Bulawayo Arts Awards
Upon the announcement of the inaugural Bulawayo Arts Awards a few months ago, the organisers of the event were criticised for trying to counter other national arts awards. There were doubts whether th...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 10:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madlela, Majaivana clash
COMEDIAN and musician Madlela recently stirred Derick Sipho Majaivana's ire with his comical video posted on YouTube requesting the return of his legendary musician father Lovemore Majaivana....Published: 26 Feb 2017 at 09:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
S'khobokhobo makes ZBCTv debut tonight
AFTER successfully breaking into the South African entertainment scene through movies sold on street corners and shops, comical actor Bashimane Ndlovu, better known by his stage name Madlela S'kho...Published: 10 Feb 2017 at 05:33hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe gang' robs S'khobokhobo in SA
MUSICIAN cum comedian, Madlela S'khobokhobo of the Ngamnanka fame, claims he was beaten and robbed at gunpoint in South Africa after armed robbers raided a shop in that country.The Johanne...Published: 06 Feb 2017 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madlela awarded in SA, artists go crazy
The popular Gwanda-born comedian, event organiser, Director of ceremonies, musician and film producer Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu known in arts circles as Madlela Skhobokhobo Power has scooped the ...Published: 11 Dec 2016 at 17:57hrs | 1 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Madlela Skhobokhobo Power movie screening tour set for 3 countries
Madlela Skhobokhobo Power three movie screening will be held in three countries , namely: South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Alongside the cast, there will be other featuring artists like, Zinja...Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 15:21hrs | 4 | by Future Moyo
The 4th annual Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo celebrations successful in Johannesburg
The life of the late Zimbabwean Vice President ,veteran nationalist and father figure ,Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo was successfully commemorated through arts in South Africa.The event which was or...Published: 02 Aug 2016 at 13:14hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Joshua Nkomo to be honoured in South Africa
THE life of the late Zimbabwean Vice-President, veteran nationalist and father figure, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo is scheduled to be commemorated in South Africa at the end of the month.The belat...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 16:52hrs | | by Peter Matika
Popular comedian Madlela releases 'comic' music album
SOUTH AFRICA-based Zimbabwean comedian 'Madlela' will this weekend launch a comic music album comprising sound tracks taken from his witty stage play Idlozi Lolaka.Speaking to Byo24 Lifestyle,...Published: 27 Apr 2016 at 18:02hrs | | by Divine Dube
Violence mars Joshua Nkomo celebrations in South Africa
CELEBRATIONS of the life of the iconic nationalist and late Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo at Hillbrow Theatre in Johannesburg last week ended abruptly after the event was marred by violence which thr...Published: 02 Aug 2015 at 10:21hrs | 1 | by Peter Matika
Zim man rises from dusty soils of Gwanda to household name in the Johannesburg
Reading into Bashimane's story is like reading into one of the Shakespearian fairy stories where heroism was created from nothing to something in the context of Elizabethan theatre. Mothusi (help...Published: 18 Mar 2015 at 06:34hrs | 24 | by Future Moyo
Zimbabwe arts in diaspora
1. Trip : Meet The Artists Tour by Future Moyo (Rainbow Province Arts –Festival Director & Usungulo Arts founder)Contacts: usunguloarts@gmail.com , Cell: +27603352552 I...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 11:32hrs | 3 | by Jamela Vodloza
Madlela Skhobokhobo Power actor dies after releasing movie
BARELY two months after releasing a hilarious drama comedy movie - Madlela Skhobokhobo Power - which depicts the life of Zimbabweans based in South Africa, a co-star to the movie has passed away....Published: 12 Jan 2015 at 09:00hrs | 10 | by Peter Matika
Botswana stands still
GABORONE - The Tlokweng community in Botswana stood in awe and appreciation as the Ndebeles held their annual cultural day.The Ndebele Cultural Day was held at the Tlokweng Community Hall ...Published: 18 Nov 2014 at 19:31hrs | | by Vusumuzi UMathwasa Ndlovu
Zim film - Madlela S'khobokhobo power - trailer released - Video
Shilolo Entertainment has release a trailer of its smashing debut film/comedy production titled; Madlela: Skhobokhobo Power which portrays the life of Zimbabweans living in South Africa.The c...Published: 15 Jul 2014 at 17:57hrs | 2 | by Arts reporter
Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo celebrations SA
It's that time of the year again when we celebrate the life of our Fallen Hero.... Every year we honor the life of a great Icon Umdala wethu umafukufuku. ...Published: 14 Jul 2014 at 10:05hrs | | by Arts reporter
Tsholotsho born Isibaya actor gives back
HIGH-RIDING Isibaya actor Ernest Ndlovu at the weekend told artistes from Matabeleland based in South Africa that they have to believe in themselves if they are to make it in the showbiz industry....Published: 25 Jun 2014 at 13:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artiste strikes it big in SA
When the choir master instructed him to lead during concerts, little did Mothusi 'Bashimane' Ndlovu from Gwanda, Matabeleland South, knew that he would one day be a seasoned musician, actor, poet, pro...Published: 01 Apr 2014 at 14:33hrs | | by Nkosana Sibanda
Interview with Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu
Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu is a versatile and multi-talented upcoming artist, the last time we interviewed him he was telling us about his music, today he is telling us about his newly released movie ca...Published: 20 Jan 2014 at 19:53hrs | | by Thulani Nkala
Rebirth of film comedy
JOHANNESBURG - Shilolo Entertainment has released a smashing debut film/comedy production titled; Madlela: Skhobokhobo Power which portrays the life of Zimbabweans living in South Africa....Published: 13 Nov 2013 at 12:45hrs | | by Vusumuzi Ndlovu
Zim artists launch film about life of migrants
JOHANNESBURG - Zimbabwean and South African artists have released a 90 minute feature film about the lifestyles of migrant workers who abandon their families for greener pastures in Africa's bigg...Published: 28 Oct 2013 at 04:42hrs | | by Kunene Thabo
'Skhobokhobo Power' portrays the life of Zimbabweans living in South Africa.
JOHANNESBURG - Shilolo Entertainment is set to release a smashing debut film/comedy production titled; Madlela: Skhobokhobo Power which portrays the life of Zimbabweans living in South Africa....Published: 23 Sep 2013 at 09:57hrs | | by Vusumuzi Ndlovu
Bashimane to release his first video
Bashimane born Mothusi Ndlovu is set to release his first video from his latest debut album VUKANI which was released November last year. Born Mothusi Ndlovu in Gwanda Bashimane says this video w...Published: 15 Jan 2013 at 08:45hrs | 1 | by Shilolo Music
Local gospel star to launch album in South Africa, you are invited
Up and coming gospel music superstar Peggy Nare will be launching her Album 'Uthuleleni' at the Hillbrow Theatre on the the 27 April 2012.Peggy Nare is a rising gopsel star born in Bulawayo b...Published: 23 Apr 2012 at 15:13hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
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