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Mnangagwa sons 'grab' local showbiz
THE ruling Zanu-PF has intensified its capture of the creative arts industry, which plays a pivotal role of social commentary, by placing many artistes under the party wings.This comes after P...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:29hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
UK: Zimfest Live reveal exciting 2023 line-up for Herts Showground
New and familiar names including Killer T, Tocky Vibes, Berita, Musa Keys and Sha Sha have been added to the line-up, as revealed in the latest stage announcement.Zimfest Live will return in J...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 09:19hrs | 3 | by Tidi Kwidini
Grammy Award for Mapfumo?
THOMAS Mapfumo, popularly known as Mukanya, might finally get a chance to win a Grammy Award following the addition of three new categories for the 2024 edition of these awards regarded by many as the...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 08:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean glitterati and Nigerian husband wanted for drug trafficking
THEIR marriage ceremony at The Nest, an upmarket and exclusive venue in Harare, was dubbed wedding-of-the-year in Zimbabwe last year.It was attended by the who-is-who in the local social scene...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 15:25hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah sabotaged Andy Muridzo?
WHEN Andy Muridzo went under his mentor and supposedly his rival's wing, Jah Prayzah, the musician said he had a bigger picture that no one was seeing.Despite being warned by everyone about th...Published: 22 May 2022 at 19:21hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
DJ Sbu converts masses at Hustlers Summit
"PREACH Pastor Sbu", said one of the hustlers who assembled at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Hall 4 in Bulawayo on Thursday for the Hustlers Summit.DJ Sbu has been addressed with many ...Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:17hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
One last big bash for Ginimbi Kadungure
The final party to be thrown for Zimbabwean socialite and businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure will be on Friday, but this time guests will have to bring their own champagne because he won't be ther...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 05:39hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
When God uncovers mortal men
The true length of a frog is known on the day it dies. Such has been wisdom since time immemorial. Juxtaposing that with the recent deaths of Genius 'Ginimbi' Kadunungure and Lazarus '...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 12:51hrs | | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Chamisa ally listed amongst 100 'Most Influential Young Africans' of 2020
PR & Rating firm, Avance Media and Africa Youth Awards have announced the 5th annual publication of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans list for 2020. The list is curated to recognise young Af...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 20:54hrs | | 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 | | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Zimbabwean appointed director of Africa at Sony Music UK
NEWLY-APPOINTED director of Africa at Sony Music UK, Taponeswa Mavunga says she is proud of Zimbabwean artistes who market the country's talent through collaborations with other African artistes. ...Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Billions missed through raw tobacco exports
Zimbabwe prepares for the opening of the 2019 Tobacco Marketing season set to start on the 21st of March, the local market is hyped up in anticipation. In 2018, Zimbabwe produced an all-time high of 2...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 07:10hrs | 6 | by Victor Bhoroma
Fraud accused Ginimbi named face of Harare International Carnival
Genius 'Ginimbi' Kadungure, who is currently on trial for fraud, was on Tuesday appointed as Harare International Carnival (HIC) brand ambassador after a rigorous selection by the Zimbabwe Tourism Aut...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Slay Queen Faith Nketsi to party in Zimbabwe
SOUTH African slay queen Faith Nketsi has decided to visit Zimbabwe for the first time to party with locals and have a taste of the champagne lifestyle at businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure's nigh...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 06:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi, Zodwa fight over a girl
As confusion continues over the status of socialites Genius Kadungure and long-time partner Zodwa Mkandhla's relationship, the two caused a scene in Mount Pleasant, Harare over the weekend, after Zodw...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 16:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bouncers fight at Davido show
SIX UNASSIGNED bouncers attacked security personnel who were manning the gates and gained free entry leaving one of them injured at the Davido show at Harare International Conference Centre on Saturda...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 17:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Davido, Boity fight at hotel
NIGERIAN superstar Davido and South African celebrity presenter Boity are reported to have had a nasty confrontation at a local hotel after the 30 Billion Concert held at the Harare International Conf...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 16:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bona Mugabe party up a storm at Davido concert
Bona Chikore and her husband Simba were among the glitterati that attended Davido's concert held at the Harare International Conference Centre on Saturday.The daughter of former President Robe...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Davido in Harare for weekend show
Nigerian superstar, Davido, who is expected to perform at Harare International Conference Centre this weekend landed Thursday afternoon at Robert Mugabe International airport. He was welcomed ...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 16:02hrs | | by Byo24News Reporter
Davido apologise to Zimbabweans
Nigerian superstar Davido finally arrived in the country today after cancelling two scheduled performances in 2017.Davido was welcomed by businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure, who is working...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 15:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
I can't treat my music as a tuck-shop business, says Jah Prayzah
AFTER conquering Zimbabwe's music scene and achieving nearly all his goals at home, contemporary musician, Jah Prayzah (real name Mukudzei Mukombe), has set his sights on the rest of Africa, where oth...Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Davido apologises to Zimbabwe fans
NIGERIAN superstar David "Davido" Adeleke, who had gained notoriety after several promised shows in the country failed to materialise, has apologised to his Zimbabwean fans for his bad boy conduct ami...Published: 12 Mar 2018 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
What's stopping collabos between Bulawayo, Harare music giants?
PERHAPS the genuine gesture of showing the world, fans or people that there are no squabbles, beefs, hostilities or hatred among artistes, collaborations have been a rare occasion between Bulawayo and...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi brings '30 Billion Concert'
FLAMBOYANT business tycoon, Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure, has taken it upon himself to ensure that slippery Nigerian superstar, Davido, who last year stood up Zimbabwean fans on more than one occasion, ...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi offers latest iPhone to best mimic
Flamboyant businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure who caused a stir on social media through a video of him showing off his brand new Bentley said he was unapologetic about his lifestyle.Ginimb...Published: 18 Jan 2018 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why Davido should marry Zodwa Wabantu
There is a serious problem with Nigerian musician Davido when it comes to his Zimbabwean music safari; he always withdraws before he comes! Having promised he would slot in a show for his Zimbabwean f...Published: 09 Dec 2017 at 05:54hrs | | by Robert Mukondiwa
Jah Prayzah back to saint from villain
MUSICIAN Jah Prayzah, who had somewhat become a villain when he left the country last week, will likely return a saint as his latest track, Kutonga Kwaro, is undeniably currently one of the most popul...Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah's litmus test
JAH Prayzah's long-awaited album, Kutonga Kwaro, was finally released two weeks ago amid high expectations, particularly around the title track that is littered with political innuendo at face value....Published: 02 Nov 2017 at 05:14hrs | | by Phillip Chidavaenzi
Has Jah Prayzah gone political in his music
POPULARLY known for his signature full military combat regalia, Jah Prayzah has once again been sucked into the vortex of artistic controversy following the release of his latest album Kutonga Kwaro w...Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 13:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Maybe one should move to Harare to make it!
Albert Nyathi, Jah Prayzah and Derrick Mpofu are all based in Harare and going great musically. When I was in Harare last week on arts business, I somehow managed to cross their paths.Jah Pray...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 06:44hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkala
Jah Prayzah's new release reignites political controversy
Kutonga Kwaro, the title track of Jah Prayzah's just-released album, has stoked political controversy once again.In the run-up to the launch of the album at the Harare International Conference...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 12:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Deaths stalk Jah Prayzah's new pal
WHAT a difference a week can make! Seven days ago, Zimbabwean music's man of the moment and rising continental star Jah Prayzah was living it up in Bloemfontein, south of the Limpopo, gleefully sharin...Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 12:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 Zimbabwean artists among Africa's Top 10 most bankable artists
Forbes Africa has named 2 Zimbabwean artists named in its Top 10 most bankable artists in Africa list....Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 13:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Jah Prayzah merely a large fish in a very small pond'
Those who are obsessed with statistics would have noticed that by yesterday afternoon, Jah Prayzah's blockbuster collaboration with Nigerian superstar Davido had already managed to amass over half a m...Published: 15 Jul 2017 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Bruce Ndlovu/Chronicle
WATCH: Jah Prayzah ft. Davido - My Lilly
JAH PRAYZAH's continued with his quest to conquer Africa by recording a collabo with popular Nigerian star, Davido.To underline his status as one of the biggest artists on the continent, David...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 19:06hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah collaborates with Jason Derulo
Local music star Jah Prayzah is among three African musicians who have teamed up with Jason Derulo to remix the internationally-acclaimed American star's 2010 hit titled In my head at Coke Studio Afri...Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah gets Davido collabo
JAH PRAYZAH's continued with his quest to conquer Africa by recording a collabo with popular Nigerian star, Davido. To underline his status as one of the biggest artists on the continent, Davi...Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 15:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Jah Prayzah release Mafikizolo collaboration
JAH Prayzah's collaboration with South Africa's multi-award-winning afro-pop duo – Mafikizolo is finally complete and will be released on YouTube today.The track about a school girl who ...Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Andy Muridzo to release third album
Andy Muridzo a rising contemporary musician is now polishing his work to release his thrilling third album to be out sometime in March 2017. The young musician surprised many with his sec...Published: 22 Dec 2016 at 12:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'We want airplay in Zimbabwe'
Musicians in the diaspora are calling for a mutual relationship between record labels and local radio stations to ensure fair airplay of Zimbabwean music. Several artistes have expressed inter...Published: 12 Aug 2016 at 08:04hrs | | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo
Afro-pop artiste dreams big
MUTARE-BORN United States musician, Peter Mutsemi, who is currently in the country, keeps on scoring big with his latest video for his single, No Contender promising to go platinum again. Mani...Published: 13 May 2016 at 12:15hrs | | by Ngoni Dapira
Watch: Davido caught on camera beating up his 'fan' in London
A video showing popular Nigerian musician Davido beating a guy whom people assume is a 'fan' somewhere in London has surfaced online.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gouGrv6cIac...Published: 29 Apr 2016 at 22:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Brian Soko - The man, the hitmaker, the musical genius
He is taking the music industry by storm and already has a Grammy to his name. Until a year ago, Brian Soko wasn't used to being recognised by the wider public nor was he familiar to a lo...Published: 24 Mar 2016 at 07:37hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Nigerian musician Davido robbed in South Africa
Davido was robbed of $55 000 (R791,000) in cash and two Rolex watches worth R50 000 each.The incident while the musician was walking in Sandton on Friday.Davido has received internatio...Published: 15 Nov 2015 at 18:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
DStv hungry for Zimbabwe content
LOCAL artistes and music producers finally have a platform to penetrate the international music scene through DStv's Zambezi Magic which has created a music video Top 10 chart show for their content. ...Published: 11 Sep 2015 at 10:10hrs | | by Melissa Mpofu
Davido coming to Zimbabwe
ZBC's radio station Power FM has partnered with Chipaz Promotions and Jacaranda Culture in bringing Nigerian musician Davido to Zimbabwe.The show will take place in Harare on the 29th of Augu...Published: 22 Jul 2015 at 15:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mafikizolo loves 'Zim' dollar
THE crowd was smaller, Zahara and Winky D bombed, Mafikizolo was scintillating while Jah Prayzah performed like he was possessed.Oh by the way - Pah Chihera was also there - but hers was proba...Published: 15 Mar 2015 at 09:06hrs | | by Prince Mushawevato and Andrew Moyo
Bulawayo music apathy: Who is to blame?
THE common phrase at the onset of a new year is, "Out with the old and in with the new".For many, this statement is vital as they seek to rid themselves of demons from the past year and focus ...Published: 10 Jan 2015 at 09:03hrs | 1 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Most Influential Africans 2014 according to New African - list
New African, an international magazine focused on bringing news and stories from the African continent and the African diaspora to the world, has announced its list of the Most Influential Africans o...Published: 02 Dec 2014 at 10:31hrs | | by New Africa
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 | 2 | by Janine Dube, www.onevybe.com
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