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Stephen Chifunyise dies aged 70
Playwright and culturalist Stephen Chifunyise died on Monday, friends said.He was 70.The former arts and culture ministry's permanent secretary founded Chipawo in the 1980s to identify...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 22:26hrs | 1 | by ZimLive
Zimbabwe Rugby Union announces women's national team to face Zambia
Zimbabwe Rugby Union has announced the squad for the Women's national team that will face Zambia Women tomorrow at the Machinery exchange Stadium at Harare Sports Club.The squad features 10 pl...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 19:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Nyasha Bonde: The birth of a Mbira songstress
For so long mbira lovers have been waiting for the arrival of a captivating artist who can replace the void left by sensational mbira legend Chiwoniso Maraire.Well, those prayers have been answered. B...Published: 18 May 2018 at 09:24hrs | | by Richard Mugobo
Chigama's anthology examines the slipperiness of truth
One of Zimbabwe's most consistent spoken word artists, Batsirai Chigama, launches her first anthology in Harare on Friday, March 2nd. The poetry in her collection, titled 'Gather the Children,' is abo...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 07:44hrs | 4 | by Exist Digital PR
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 | 37 | by Staff Reporter
Prostitution, drugs, violence in Zimbabwe music
A lot has been said about the vices of the local music industry yet, to those that are not directly involved in this entertainment circle, black spots that litter the underworld of musicians remain a ...Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 06:38hrs | | by Godwin Muzari
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 | 3 | by Arts Correspondent
Hugh Masekela to release Zim project after album launch
The long promised Hugh Masekela passion project, Shai Shai will finally get a release date after the South African legend launches his latest album, No Borders, this Friday.It has been...Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 13:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-born Berita conquers South Africa
For someone who went to South Africa six years ago as a virtually unknown musician, Bulawayo-born Berita Gugugulethu Khumalo (25) has exceeded all expectations.Since 2012 when she dropped ...Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 10:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
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
Pupil by day, hooker by night
IT is 11PM and she has attended to two men; three more and her work for the night will be done.But she has to make sure that her night shift ends before 2AM, if it doesn't, then she is doo...Published: 24 Jan 2017 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff writer
Jah Prayzah, Donovan Goliath and Ammara Brown to Headline Saturday Night at Shoko Festival
Popular singer Ammara Brown is billed to join man of the moment Jah Prayzah as they headline Saturday night at Shoko Festival on the 24th September at the main festival site at Zimbabwe Museum of Huma...Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 15:07hrs | | by Natalie Kombe
Mdhara Vachauya won't last the distance
Today marks a month since the release of Jah Prayzah's "Mdhara Vachauya" and the album might have attracted immediate attention due to loads of anticipation that awaited its arrival, but the excitemen...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 23:41hrs | 1 | by Godwin Muzari
Who is sponsoring anti-Zimbabwe government demonstrations?
Zimbabwe faced ugly scenes of violent demonstrations at the hands of political opposition elements and their appendages. The demonstrations, which caused untold mayhem in the country, were staged in p...Published: 07 Sep 2016 at 09:08hrs | | by Chadzimura Mhute
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 | 2 | 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 | | by Staff Reporter
I had to skip one key summit at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I thought there was no harm if I blessed myself with a break this week, coming as I am doing from a back-breaking schedule that has seen me go...Published: 16 Jul 2015 at 17:21hrs | | by CZ
Is the Mugabe regime smuggling diamonds via diplomatic bags?
With the Mugabe regime owing its diplomats at 47 missions nearly US$7million in salary arrears as at 31st December 2014, could it be smuggling diamonds via diplomatic bags to get them going? A...Published: 30 Mar 2015 at 14:06hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Man demands sex from mother-in-law
A woman yesterday made stunning revelations in court when she exposed her son-in-law who demands to be intimate with her.Chiwoniso Muzongondi claimed Virimai Karombe was in the habit of sendin...Published: 25 Feb 2015 at 07:04hrs | | by Prosper Dembedza
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
'Mugabe its time to say goodbye' singer set for Harare Jazz Festival
Legendary South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela will participate in this year's edition of the Harare Jazz Festival, The Zimbabwe Mail reported.The 2014 edition starts on September 14 ...Published: 23 Aug 2014 at 17:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi, Hugh Masekala in massive collaboration
A massive collaboration between Zimbabwe's superstar Oliver Mtukudzi and South Africa's greatest trumpeter Hugh Masekela is coming soon.The two Southern Africa legends met in Harare yesterday ...Published: 08 Aug 2014 at 09:44hrs | | by Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Face to Face with Walk Against Litter man - Fungai Chiposi
"First they will laugh, then they will frown, but eventually they will join me."This is how Proudly Zimbabwean Foundation (PZF) founding trustee Fungai Chiposi summed up his work under PZF, a...Published: 24 Jul 2014 at 20:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso disappoints
ALICK Macheso has lost his touch! The writing was on the wall on Friday night during his show at the Amphitheatre as his performance was below par with over 1000 fans that had gathered there disappoin...Published: 03 Mar 2014 at 10:28hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Bulawayo's 1st Jewel Magazine Zimbabwe cover
After 19 issues, Bulawayo's Sweetheart, Mbo Mahocs graces the 20th Issue of Jewel Magazine Zimbabwe as the first person from the City of Kings & Queens koBulawayo. The 25 year old TV Bud...Published: 20 Nov 2013 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by HMA
6 reasons to let your child be an artist for a living in Zimbabwe
Let's face it, they are going to do what they want anyway. (At least I know I am.) If they are really the strong, independent, young adults you raised t...Published: 24 Sep 2013 at 05:22hrs | 2 | by Alexia Fadzai Paradzai
Chiwoniso tribute song released - Audio
Netherlands-based Rina Mushonga has released a song in honour of late mbira queen Chiwoniso Mararire. Rina did the tribute song for Chiwoniso, who died on July 24, at the age of 37, after being invi...Published: 05 Sep 2013 at 05:43hrs | | by Arts reporter
Chiwoniso, 'body viewing was not advisable for health's sake' family told
Tendai Maraire, the eldest brother to the late mbira icon Chiwoniso, has for the first time opened up on the controversy that shrouded the burial of his sister saying they were under strict instructi...Published: 04 Aug 2013 at 08:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Chiwoniso Maraire laid to rest amid family feud
MBIRA queen Chiwoniso Maraire was yesterday laid to rest at her rural home in Chakohwa Village in Mutambara, Manicaland, amid a family feud which saw her body spending another night outside her home....Published: 30 Jul 2013 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwoniso's body denied entry into her home because of family feud
The body of Chiwoniso Maraire was yesterday denied entry into her Bluffhill home in Harare because of a family feud.The late mbira queen is set to be buried today at her rural home in Chakohw...Published: 29 Jul 2013 at 17:40hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Chiwoniso to be buried on Monday
CELEBRATED mbira musician Chiwoniso Maraire, who succumbed to a chest infection on Thursday, will be buried at her rural home in Chakohwa Village in Mutambara, Manicaland, on Monday.A close fr...Published: 27 Jul 2013 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwoniso Maraire to be buried in Mutambara
Musician Chiwoniso Maraire, who succumbed to a chest infection, will be buried at her rural home in Chakohwa Village in Mutambara, Manicaland, next week.Her aunt Ellen Maraire-Shitenderu said...Published: 26 Jul 2013 at 03:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwoniso Maraire dies
THE singer Chiwoniso Maraire has died aged 37.Maraire died at the South Medical Hospital in Chitungwiza on Wednesday evening after being admitted with a lung infection.The singer, who ...Published: 25 Jul 2013 at 04:22hrs | | by Showbiz reporter
ZTA to meet UNWTO theme song winner
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says it is set to meet with the winners of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly theme song to finalise the project.Head...Published: 21 Jul 2013 at 10:22hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Lira expected in Zimbabwe today
SOUTH African musician Lira is expected in the country this afternoon for a show at 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare tonight.Lira is expected to touch down at Harare International Airport at...Published: 07 Jun 2013 at 03:26hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
How do I ask poor people in Zim to pay for my shows - Mapfumo
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Varsity graduate abandons career for music
WHEN renowned urban groover, Knox Guni, chose to venture full-time into the music industry regardless of his university qualifications most people questioned and ridiculed his decision, however for Pr...Published: 05 Aug 2012 at 14:24hrs | 185 | by Sunday Leisure Correspondent
Sandra Ndebele's dance crew set for a UK tour
Sandra Ndebele's dance crew, Intombi Zomqangala, is bringing its captivating song and dance routines to Sheffield in the United King...Published: 14 Apr 2012 at 17:39hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
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 | | 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
Brown family spokesperson dismisses 'rumours' about Andy's burial
A family spokesperson from the late veteran musician, Andy Brown, Douglas Ncube has scoffed at rumours that the Brown family is failing to meet burial costs for the late music icon.Ncube urged...Published: 19 Mar 2012 at 03:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Family requests hero status and 'state-assisted burial' for Andy Brown
The family of the late singer Andy Brown who died from pneumonia on Friday evening have launched a request with Zanu-PF for the veteran musician to be accorded a provincial hero status amid claims it...Published: 18 Mar 2012 at 09:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Andy Brown dies at 50
Former ILanga member died late Thursday at the age of 50.Brown who was once married to Mbira musician Chiwoniso Maraire died at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare at 4pm.It is yet to be ...Published: 16 Mar 2012 at 14:31hrs | | by Bhebhe Mandla and Thomas Jubane
Harare company 'Enerco' launches new website
Exciting New Mobile Value Added Service Company Launches in Zimbabwe, Enerco (Pvt) LtdA new, young and dynamic Wireless Appli...Published: 09 Mar 2012 at 07:18hrs | | by Mike Tashaya
Loliwe hitmaker, Zahara flies off to SA, then back later in BYO
Popular South African musician, Zahara is said to fly back to South Africa today for a connecting flight to Bulawayo, highlighting the chaotic situation in Zimbabwe√ɬ¢√¢‚Äö¬¨√¢‚Ä...Published: 03 Mar 2012 at 14:16hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Woman confesses to witchcraft on deathbed
RESIDENTS of Masvingo's Mucheke A are living in fear after a woman in the same suburb confessed to witchcraft and mentioned the name of a prominent figure's son in the city as one of her victims befor...Published: 05 Feb 2012 at 15:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
DJ Clock to rock Bulawayo
Just weeks after playing host to leading South African spinners, DJ Cleo and Choice, another spinner, DJ Clock, is expected to perform in the city.Clock, the Umahamba Yedwa hitmaker is e...Published: 08 Dec 2011 at 06:06hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Bulawayo djying group, proving to be the hottest quartet of house music DJs
Djembe Monks, a Bulawayo djying group, is proving to be the hottest Djying quartet of house music at the moment as they are the talk of the town with their rare djying exploits.The group has ...Published: 10 Nov 2011 at 14:24hrs | 1 | by Mbuso Mlilo
ZimZA show - Mapfumo, Tuku and Chiwoniso on stage in SA: Photos
ZimZA show- Mapfumo, Tuku and Chiwoniso Ellis Park Stadium Johannesburg All images by Siphathokuhle Moyo (South Africa), Photojournalist...Published: 12 Oct 2011 at 18:59hrs | | by Siphathokuhle moyo | Photojournalist
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