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LMG Choir: the cornerstone of revolution
THE battle for the freedom of Zimbabwe from the shackles of imperialism was pursued on various fronts.Some battled physically, others did so verbally while others provided the necessary resour...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Catching up with Lovemore Majaivana
IT was quite refreshing to be able to speak to Lovemore Majaivana again after 13 years. False rumours had begun to do the rounds that he was dead.In 2008, we boarded the same flight from Harar...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:32hrs | 14 | by Fred Zindi
Dabengwa's photo on wheelchair explained
The Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation has explained that the photo of the former ZIPRA Supremo Dumiso Dabengwa on a wheelchair was taken after Dabengwa complained of fatigue and it does not mean he is now un...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 13:35hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe-born Jazz legend awarded SA heroine status
Zimbabwe-born African jazz icon Dorothy Masuka was buried Sunday in Gauteng province's West Park Cemetery, South Africa after being awarded heroine status in the neighbouring country.Masuka su...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 07:23hrs | 11 | by newzimbabwe
Dorothy Masuka (83) dies
South Africa's Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa confirmed Masuka's death in a tribute post on Twitter on Saturday night."A baobab tree has fallen with the passing of a one of a kind Mu...Published: 23 Feb 2019 at 19:09hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Lest we forget
Zimbabwe yesterday remembered its national heroes and heroines who selflessly contributed their lives, limbs or properties for the liberation of their fatherland, which is now in the hands of the Afri...Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 06:33hrs | 4 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
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
'I've survived sex predators'
GREETINGS readers and fun-loving people,I feel humbled after being afforded this opportunity to share what I have in store for them after taking a sabbatical.A lot happened during the ...Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 14:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Tuku lines up mega birthday bash
Music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi has lined up a series of monthly shows with different artistes as a build-up to a mega bash to mark his 65th birthday set for Pakare Paye Arts Centre on Sept...Published: 26 Jan 2017 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Meet Me in Zimbabwe' musician makes a comeback
Unheralded music songwriter and composer Themba Ndlovu of "Meet Me in Zimbabwe" fame has bounced back with several projects lined up to market his new brand.The song was a hit in 1985 locally and ...Published: 16 Nov 2016 at 05:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Busi Mhlanga flies Zimbabwe flag high in foreign lands
UK based singer Sibusiso Mhlanga is flying the flag for the Zimbabwean nation with her colourful traditional attire and socially conscious lyrics. Popularly known as Busi Mhlanga, she is currently wor...Published: 29 Apr 2016 at 00:24hrs | 8 | by Mafu Sithabile
I belong to Africa, says Dorothy Masuka
DESPITE being a darling of music lovers in Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa, three countries where she was resident at various points in her life, Dorothy Masuka does not have a favourite between the...Published: 28 Apr 2016 at 06:55hrs | 2 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Dorothy Masuka in Bulawayo fundraising gig for less privileged
SOUTH Africa's jazz icon Dorothy "Aunt Dot" Masuka is expected in Bulawayo tomorrow for the Bulawayo International Jazz Invitational – a fundraiser for vulnerable groups in society.Aunt Dot ...Published: 27 Apr 2016 at 10:14hrs | 2 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Qeqeshiwe re-launches solo musical career
AWARD winning performing artiste Qeqeshiwe Mntambo says it's high time she takes up her passion of being a jazz musician as she re-launches her solo musical career.Three years ago Qeqe, a form...Published: 31 Mar 2016 at 00:37hrs | 1 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Intwasa dates set
ORGANISERS of the annual Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo have said this year's edition will run from September 26 to October 1 under the theme Expressions. Now in its 12th edition, the festival has s...Published: 01 Feb 2016 at 05:57hrs | 1 | by Showbiz Correspondent
'I'm not Masuka, I'm Masuku,' says Auntie Dot
While Zimbabweans and others the world over have known and called her Dorothy Masuka, the legendary musician said people were getting her surname wrong.On Thursday, the jazz singer who was cel...Published: 08 Sep 2015 at 14:54hrs | | by Maxwell Sibanda
Women singers are celebrated
THE first ever Women in Song legacy tour will see a gathering of legendary women who sing jazz and African music under one roof.Daily Sun reported that the festival, launched in celebration of...Published: 18 Aug 2015 at 15:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Extraordinary Zimbabweans awarded in SA
The inaugural MoneyGram Zimbabwe Achievers award winners were announced at a glittering gala event on Saturday with a star-studded line-up of artists that included the legendary Oliver Mtukudzi, HHP a...Published: 11 Nov 2014 at 15:53hrs | 3 | by ZAA
Mtukudzi at 60, celebrations to be held at Glamis stadium
LOCAL and regional artistes are set to descend on Harare for Oliver Mtukudzi's much-awaited 60th birthday celebrations to be held at the Glamis Stadium on September 21. The mammoth event will...Published: 07 Aug 2012 at 09:50hrs | 1 | by Arts Correspondent
Zahara Zimbabwe Part 2 billed for the weekend
This week all roads lead to the Borrowdale Racecourse's Fusion Club where the fast-rising South African songbird, Bulelwa Mkutukana a.k.a. Zahara, will be giving her second Zimbabwe concert this year....Published: 07 Aug 2012 at 05:57hrs | | by Fred Zindi Music
A club dedicated to Zimbos opens its doors in Jo'burg
A new club called GT Camp, that seeks to cater for Zimbabweans in Johannesburg has opened its doors in Yeoville, (Rocky Street and Bezuidenhout streets) next to Tandoor. This is a significant developm...Published: 06 Feb 2012 at 12:53hrs | 1 | by Bheki Nkomo
Dorothy Masuka's life to be captured in film
THE ever so elegant Dorothy Masuka's life and times will be captured in a film. The film is the brainchild of Mfundi Vundla of Generations fameMasuka said: "Mfundi has always wanted to do a f...Published: 23 Aug 2011 at 05:40hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Has Lovemore Majaivana quit music forever?
I regret not being able to speak Ndebele. That realisation came when I introduced myself as a Zimbabwean to a business partner in Johannesburg recently.He started speaking to me in Zulu. He ...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 12:14hrs | 14 | by Fred Zindi
Jazz Festival honours lifetime achievers
SENIOR citizen Lina Mattaka got a standing ovation at the glittering inaugural Harare Jazz Festival Lifetime Achievement Awards on Thursday night.Now 88 years old, Gogo Mattaka's claim to fame...Published: 16 Apr 2011 at 10:27hrs | 1 | by Byo24News
Hugh Masekela expected today
ICONIC jazz maestro Hugh Masekela makes a welcome return to Harare for another dance with his fans at the Harare Jazz Festival slated for tomorrow.Just as he promised last year to return, Mase...Published: 15 Apr 2011 at 04:30hrs | | by J Mbiri
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