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Chivayo gifts Sulu luxury car
Businessman, Wicknell Chivayo has gifted Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu with a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLE 300d. This comes on the heels of rewarding award-winning contemporary artist Jah Prayz...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 16:25hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF candidates target big election victory
Zanu-PF supporters are now determined to unite around the winning nominees in the recent party primaries and ensure the ruling party achieves its huge majority in the harmonised elections in late July...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 07:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sulu guards Dendera jealously
Ochestra Dendera kings boss Sulumani (Sulu) Chimbetu is not going back in music industry as he keeps the genre of Dendera relevant.Whil...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 11:45hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sulu mesmerises Harare
Dendera music lovers around Harare had something to smile about over the weekend as Orchestra Dendera Kings boss Sulumani "Sudza" Chimbetu lined up two sh...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:46hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans commemorates Heroes Day
Zimbabweans from across the political divide, joined by Ministers, mayors and senior service officers, converged at venues across the country to commemorate Heroes Day and salute the fallen and living...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chimbetu joins Chamisa
Dendera musician Tryson Chimbetu has endorsed Citizens Coaliation for Change leader Nelson Chamisa and performed at his star rally in Harare t...Published: 20 Feb 2022 at 21:32hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Highfield
Sulu fails to pitch up for show
DENDERA musician Sulumani Chimbetu failed to pitch up for a scheduled family show at Spirtzkop Leisure Centre in Harare on Sunday.Instead, Afro-fusion musician Carlos Green ended up serenading...Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sulu scoffs at family rift narrative
Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu says he is not moved by those trying to sidetrack him from keeping his father's legacy alive through peddling falsehoods about an imaginary family rift.Sulum...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa warns Sulu
OUTSPOKEN legislator, Temba Mliswa has advised Dendera maestro, Sulumani Chimbetu not to involve himself in politics, but to stick to his music.The counsel comes after Chimbetu, popularly know...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 17:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
When clowns sup at State House, it's trouble, serious trouble!
Pretoria mornings are now cold. It is a geographical axiom winter is for chills.Increasingly here, the weather is biting and unrelenting like a witch's tit as assumed.Early morning jog...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 18:40hrs | 3 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
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 | 3 | by Staff reporter
Allan Chimbetu reignites Dendera mood on new album
When Allan Chimbetu announced a few weeks ago that he would be bouncing back into the showbiz industry with an album titled "Urgent Matter", Dendera music fans were upbeat about itFor years th...Published: 17 Nov 2020 at 13:44hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Low turnout at Sulu's birthday bash
DENDERA musician Sulumani Chimbetu's 37 birthday bash was poorly attended at Mushandirapamwe hotel in Highfield on Saturday night following high admission fee which was beyond the reach of many....Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 19:31hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Elliot craze spills into showbiz
DENDERA musician Suluman Chimbetu has had his band members referred to as "Elliot" because of their white stage attire.The name Elliot arose from the alleged resurrection miracle at a church i...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 14:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chimbetu's 'lovechild' preaches unity
Dendera musician Chamson Boroma, affectionately known as Aforomani, has released a six-track album titled Tiripamwe laden with social commentaries.Boroma, who claims to be the son of the late ...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah 'stunt' angers Mai TT
Online comedian Mai TT has criticised Jah Prayzah for what she believes was a publicity stunt by the contemporary musician when he pushed disabled singer Greatman at Tuku's tribute concert last week. ...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 22:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Charambas charm villagers
THE 'First Family' of gospel music, Charles and Olivia Charamba, on Tuesday proved they were still in the game after putting up a scintillating performance during a Christmas party held in the remote ...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:47hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe inspires Sulu once again
Former President Robert Mugabe appears to be an enduring source of inspiration for Dendera music star Suluman Chimbetu.A year after composing a song titled Chirombo which borrowed the statemen...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 13:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx family opts for private cemetery after Zanu-PF snub
The family of the late liberation stalwart and musician Dick "Cde Chinx" Chingaira has passed on the chance to bury him at Harare Provincial Heroes Acre - instead opting to have him interred at the Gl...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 12:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sulumani Chimbetu arrested
DENDERA musician Sulumani Chimbetu was yesterday served with a warrant of arrest outside the Harare Magistrates' Court shortly after he had filed an application for discharge in a matter where he is a...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 06:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chimbetu up for $800 maintenance arrears again
BARELY two months after appearing in court over maintenance default, popular Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu was yesterday back at the Harare Magistrates' Court charged with failing to pay $800 mai...Published: 31 May 2017 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chimbetu clears maintenance arrears
SULUMANI Chimbetu's former wife Marygold Mubatasango yesterday withdrew charges against the dendera music maestro after he cleared maintenance arrears for his two children before trial.Mub...Published: 02 Apr 2017 at 17:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Condoms paraded at funeral
PROCEEDINGS reportedly came to a standstill at Glen View 1 Shops last week when people paraded a coffin with a corpse.The deceased known as Lizzy was a die-hard fan of dendera musician Sul...Published: 14 Mar 2017 at 20:39hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Mafikizolo jets in today
South African group Mafikizolo is expected in the country today for a gig scheduled for Belgravia Sports Club on Saturday. The South African group will share the stage with Wallace Chirumiko, better k...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 07:49hrs | | by Tawanda Marwizi
Thousands celebrate nation's heroes
There was an overwhelming turnout from Mashonaland Central Province's eight districts as people came to commemorate this year's Heroes' Day at Bindura Provincial Heroes' Acre.Minister of State...Published: 09 Aug 2016 at 08:48hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporters
Supa Mandiwanzira warns against back stabbers
The Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Supa Mandiwanzira said artistes to desist from the pull him Down syndrome and work for a common cause.Mini...Published: 29 Mar 2016 at 09:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe's word is final'
President Mugabe's warning to Zanu-PF members against factional fighting linked to successionism is final and there should be no further debate around "petty" differences, a senior Politburo official ...Published: 21 Feb 2016 at 06:59hrs | | by Kuda Bwiti and Lincoln Towindo
Chimbetu turns to gold panning
HAVING failed to strike a rich vein in the pits of the music industry or find nirvana in the cellphone trade, surviving dendera "father", Allan Chimbetu, has laid down the guitar for the mining jackha...Published: 14 Feb 2016 at 10:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sulu Chimbetu struggles to pay potatoes debt
MUWI Village headman in Nyanga, Landmine Madongonda is yet to receive the full amount of money he is owed by dendera musician, Suluman Chimbetu, Nyanga Magistrates Court heard recently.The civ...Published: 01 Feb 2016 at 13:48hrs | | by Liberty Dube
Chimbetu faces arrest
Dendera musician Tryson Chimbetu is facing arrest after failing to perform at Takaz Night Club in Dotito, Mt Darwin, on Saturday despite getting a deposit performance fee of $250.Owner of the...Published: 27 Apr 2015 at 11:10hrs | | by Tawanda Marwizi
Wrangle over Chimbetu estate
Dendera musician Allan Chimbetu is under fire from family members for trying to usurp his late brother Briam's estate at the expense of the deceased's children. Allan, who inherited a house in...Published: 20 Mar 2015 at 08:16hrs | | by Godwin Muzari
Musician praises Grace Mugabe, blasts Gamatox
ZIMDANCEHALL chanter Soul Jah Love has waded into Zanu PF faction politics after he released a song attacking the party's under-fire former secretary for administration, Didymus Mutasa.The tr...Published: 31 Jan 2015 at 18:03hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Grace furious with Mugabe over alleged 'lover' Muchinguri
A whistle-blower facebook page called Zimbabweans for Prosperity which claims to have close links with "the intelligence services, key cabinet ministers and the military" has made sensational claims t...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 14:52hrs | 43 | by Staff Reporter
Wedding bells for Oppah Muchinguri
After a four-year relationship that has spawned rumour in Manicaland, wedding bells are finally tolling for Higher and Tertiary Education minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri and Pentecostal preacher Bis...Published: 25 Jan 2015 at 10:58hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
A day out with Dr Grace Mugabe
"Come on, come on . . . oh how could he miss that one?" said the engrossed First Lady, Dr Grace Mugabe, as she cheered wheelchair basketball players from the courtside.At times she got off her...Published: 05 Oct 2014 at 08:25hrs | | by Langton Nyakwenda
Tuku to be honoured in London tribute dinner
Legendary musician and Zimbabwe's foremost cultural ambassador, Oliver Mtukudzi, is to be honoured at a star-studded dinner to be held at a top London hotel on Saturday 29 November. Organi...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 19:24hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Macheso gears up for UK tours
In an apparent joint preparation for their upcoming United Kingdom tours, Alick Macheso and Suluman Chimbetu will have numerous shows together around the country beginning this weekend.The mus...Published: 23 Jul 2014 at 17:41hrs | 1 | by Entertainment reporters
DJ Zinhle pulls out of Harare show
South African musician DJ Zinhle has pulled out of next month's official opening concert of Radost Platinum Club which is based at Longcheng Plaza near the National Sports Stadium.The popular ...Published: 22 Jun 2014 at 12:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chimbetu, Studio in DVD row
Dendera musician Douglas Chimbetu is involved in a row with Diamond Studios over the delay of the release of his DVD.Chimbetu claims the delay was aimed at sabotaging his music career. "I have...Published: 13 May 2014 at 06:34hrs | | by Tawanda Marwizi
Chaos at Macheso fundraising gig
There was chaos at Mucheke Stadium in Masvingo on Saturday night after electricity was cut off for at least four hours during a Tokwe-Mukosi fundraising show provided by sungura artist Alick Macheso ...Published: 12 May 2014 at 09:27hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Bev's song storms into top 50
Dancer-cum-musician Beverly Sibanda has stamped her authority on the musical dome following her inclusion in the 2013 edition of the National FM Top 50 on New Year's Eve.Sibanda's manager Harp...Published: 07 Jan 2014 at 12:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chimbetu's widow buried
The widow late Dendera musician and national hero, Simon Chimbetu, Angela was buried at Warren Hills cemetery in Harare on Monday. The 39 year old died on Saturday afternoon after more t...Published: 26 Aug 2013 at 14:59hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tryson Chimbetu in car accident
DENDERA musician Tryson Chimbetu was involved in a car accident at Mapinga Hills along the Harare-Chinhoyi Highway at the weekend.He is now in a stable condition.Chimbetu was returni...Published: 28 May 2013 at 19:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cop granted bail
The Chakari police station officer-in-charge recently arrested for allegedly receiving a US$1 500 bribe has been granted a US$300 bail. Inspector Tichaona Laki was arrested after he demanded a bribe ...Published: 02 Jan 2013 at 20:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Top cop nabbed for US$1 500 bribe to facilitate the release of Chimbetu
THE officer-in-charge at Chakari Police station, Mashonaland West has been arrested for allegedly receiving a US$1 500 bribe to facilitate the release of police officers who would provide security at ...Published: 31 Dec 2012 at 21:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Juju scare as Chimbetu falls on stage
DENDERA musician Tryson Chimbetu completed his performance at Jongwe Corner last Friday in tears after suffering sudden cramps in his ribs which saw him falling on stage, holding his chest, amid specu...Published: 24 Nov 2012 at 05:01hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Sulu launches fourth album tonight
DENDERA exponent Sulumani Chimbetu will tonight launch his fourth album titled Syllabus at Jazz 105.According to Sulu, the eight-track album is a journey through the history of his family and ...Published: 15 Nov 2012 at 09:05hrs | 3 | by Arts reporter
Zimbabwe Prison Services goodwill trust fund raises over US$60 000
More than US$60 000 was raised at the Zimbabwe Prison Services (ZPS) goodwill trust fund fundraising banquet held in the capital on Thursday evening.The goodwill trust fund support...Published: 11 Nov 2012 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sulumani Chimbetu's UK tour called off
Dendera musician Suluman Chimbetu's much hyped United Kingdom trip has been called off amid revelations that he failed to agree terms with the promoter. Instead, fast rising Jah Prayzah, will now be ...Published: 15 Aug 2012 at 06:36hrs | 2 | by Entertainment Editor
Chimbetus unite for Tuku's birthday bash
The Chimbetus - Allan, Suluman, Tryson and lately Douglas - have agreed in principle to perform for the first time as one group which organisers have dubbed "Dendera United".The "Dendera Unite...Published: 11 Jul 2012 at 17:55hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
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