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'Mafia gang stifles Bulawayo art'
COMEDIAN Carl Joshua Ncube has alleged that there is an eight-member "mafia" which is killing Bulawayo art by oppressing artistes from the city.Ncube sensationally made the claims on social me...Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 07:17hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
The story of Bro Hugh Masekela (1939-2018) told in a Jazz way
Hugh Masekela, an award-winning songwriter, singer and accomplished musician, took his last breath yesterday leaving a very wide gap in the musical landscape internationally . Born in Witbank, Mpumala...Published: 24 Jan 2018 at 07:01hrs | 3 | by Matthew Dube (Jazz enthusiast)
Bongo Maffin to disband
MULTI-AWARD winning South African kwaito music group - Bongo Maffin, have indicated that they will be releasing their last album as a group, before going separate ways.Bongo Maffin, which comp...Published: 13 Sep 2015 at 10:36hrs | | by Mbongeni Msimanga
Rebecca Malope fails to turn up for Gwanda gospel extravaganza
THE Queen of gospel music, Rebecca Malope did not show up at the gospel extravaganza in Gwanda.She was supposed to perform at a two-day musical show which was held at Phelandaba Stadium on Fri...Published: 31 Aug 2015 at 07:24hrs | | by Marvelous Moyo
SA King apologises for xenophobic attacks
A SOUTH African king who is visiting Zimbabwe has apologised for the xenophobic attacks that took place in his country earlier this year, describing the attacks on foreigners as a regrettable episode ...Published: 30 Aug 2015 at 10:41hrs | 1 | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Cops set vicious dogs on crowd at the annual Kalawa Jazmee Homecoming party
THERE were chaotic scenes outside the Queens Sports Ground on Saturday night as thousands of music lovers tried to make their way into the venue for the annual Kalawa Jazmee Homecoming party....Published: 29 Dec 2014 at 15:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bongo Maffin splitting, dumping Thandiswa Mazwai?
Tempers and personalities are causing a split in legendary music group Bongo Maffin. According to reports, the band members are considering kicking Thandiswa "Reds" Mazwai out of the group....Published: 02 Dec 2014 at 10:32hrs | | by Arts 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
Otis Fraser spins the wheel live tonight
CELEBRATED disc jockey Otis Fraser will tonight stir scintillated revelers at the up-market Grain Lounge Bar in Newlands Shopping Centre in Harare for what has been dubbed the "Feel Good Friday" party...Published: 10 Oct 2014 at 05:15hrs | 2 | by Showbiz reporter
Oskido seeks talent
IT is hard to talk about the history of South African music without mentioning Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa, better known as Oskido.Having launched musical heavyweights such as Boom Shaka, Bong...Published: 17 Jul 2014 at 09:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Oskido invests in a Bulawayo beer garden
FEW Zimbabweans know that South African house music godfather Oscar Mdlongwa popularly, known as Oskido, is a son of Bulawayo.South Africans have been quick to claim him because of the massive...Published: 04 May 2014 at 14:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bongo Maffin is back!
Award-winning group Bongo Maffin has been teasing fans with announcements that they're getting back together.Now for the first time in eight years, they will be on the J...Published: 19 Feb 2014 at 22:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Oskido, Kalawa Jazmee set for Bulawayo Christmas Day show
All roads will lead to Bulawayo's Stop Over Bar on Christmas Day when the city's favourite musical son Oscar "Oskido" Mdlongwa brings his unique brand of turntable magic home. Multi-award win...Published: 17 Dec 2013 at 02:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Oskido promises Bulawayo fans Christmas to remember
MULTI-TALENTED South Africa artiste Oscar "Oskido Mdlongwa has promised to give local house fanatics a Christmas to remember when he performs at the third annual Christmas Party on 25 December at St...Published: 22 Nov 2013 at 04:30hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Bongo Maffin set for comeback
Multiple award-winning kwaito group Bongo Maffin are ready to come back with a bang after a long eight-year-break from the music industry.The foursome could not help but hint on Twitter about...Published: 28 Oct 2013 at 02:32hrs | | by Arts reporter
Otis 'Tha Flow' Fraser is back
TOP Zimbabwean DJ Otis "Tha Flow" Fraser makes a welcome return on the decks when he features at the Castle Tankard gig slated for May 4 at the Borrowdale Racecourse.The special gig will be he...Published: 04 Apr 2013 at 04:16hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Tuku, Ismael Lo to perform at this year's HIFA
Top Senegalese music icon Ismael Lo will grace this year's Harare International Festival of Arts (HIFA) while Zimbabwean legend Oliver Mtukudzi is also expected to perform, the weeklong festival organ...Published: 01 Apr 2012 at 15:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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