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Insimbi ZeZhwane's album launch draws an oversubscribed crowd
Fans of Insimbi ZeZhwane are urging the popular Zimbabwean band to consider stadium venues for future album launches following an overwhelming turnout at their 10th album launch held on Saturday at th...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 15:49hrs | 1086 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane back in studio
THE rhumba music group Insimbi ZeZhwane has resumed recording their first project since the passing of their co-founder Ma Eli.The death of Ma Eli and drummer Maviri inspired the group to grow...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane successfully hold come back show
A dark cloud engulfed Insimbi ZeZhwane musical outfit as they were involved in a horrific accident which claimed the lives of co-founder of the group Elivis "Ma Eli" Mathe and drummer Thembinkosi "Mav...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane's triumphant return
AMID a palpable buzz of anticipation, over 2 000 fans packed Palace Hotel Gardens on Friday last week to witness a triumphant comeback by Insimbi ZeZhwane, just three months after the tragic loss of t...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 05:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dj Rabaaz Releases 15-track Album
Pioneer of Gospel Mbirano music brand,Claud "Dj Rabaaz" Rabson has today released a 15-track album, the biggest single project so far in his musical caree...Published: 07 Oct 2023 at 23:16hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Insimbi ZeZhwane honoured
The upcoming seventh edition of the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) goes beyond mere celebration; it serves as a heartfelt tribute. This year, the BAA aims to pay homage to the late members of the tal...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Insimbi ZeZhwane will not die'
Insimbi ZeZhwane co-founder, Meluleki "Brema" Moyo who was discharged from hospital on Tuesday has assured fans that, as long as he lives, the beat will not stop.The bassist, together with the...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Maviri's family pays homage to Ezra 'Tshisa' Sibanda
The family of the late Insimbi ZeZhwane drummer and provincial hero, Thembinkosi "Maviri" Mpofu has thanked all those who supported them, singling out funeral service company, Kingdom Blue and media p...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:32hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Ma Eli, Maviri stock rises after death
RESEARCH has shown that most artistes found fame after death and that during their lifetime, they would have no commercial success and very little recognition. Despite the fact that most artis...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:45hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane's trip was doomed from the beginning!
INSIMBI ZeZhwane's trip was a doomed one from the beginning as they should not have taken to the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road which resulted in the death of the group's core owner Elvis "Ma Eli" Mathe...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 19:15hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane lead vocalist, MaEli, drummer Mavhiri die
Insimbi ZeZhwane lead vocalist and lead guitarist Elvis "MaEli" Mathe has succumbed to injuries of an accident the band was involved in along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road (Fatima High School turn ...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 18:33hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter
Busi Ncube brings back Ilanga
BUSI Ncube must be a staunch Highlanders FC fan! This was evidenced by the black and white pants she wore at the Ilanga Tribute Concert held at The Place in Bulawayo on Sunday.At 60, one proba...Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Macheso warns tobacco farmers
Orchestra Mberikwazvo boss Alick "baba Shero" Macheso yesterday warned tobacco farmers in Mvurwi to desist from violence.Addressing his...Published: 07 May 2023 at 06:54hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole
U2 announce comeback on the Las Vegas Stage
Everyone's favourite Irish rock band, U2, will make a more than welcome return to the stage later this year. The world-famous group has followed in the footsteps of Adele and Celine Dion, announcing t...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 15:22hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Minister Kazembe salutes Macheso
Home Affairs Minister and ZANU PF Mashonaland Central province chairperson Kazembe Kazembe on Saturday praised the King of Sungura Alick Macheso for providing entertainment to a multitude of people at...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 12:29hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Glendale
Vee Mhofu packs Gungwa
Mbira musician Vee Mhofu of Dziva reMbira on Sunday packed Gungwa nightclub in Chitungwiza.The musician did not disappoint on stage after dishing out a powerful performance.Dziva rembi...Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 11:57hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Chitungwiza
Mark Ngwazi's best man turns 31
Mark Ngwazi's Njanja Express best man Barnabas Trymore Mandipota has turned 31 today.The jovial drummer, backing vocalist and chanter said he has received a lot of presents today."I am...Published: 12 Jul 2022 at 18:01hrs | 16 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Gospel Mbirano Master breaks record
SA-based Zimbabwean Gospel artiste, Dj Rabaaz, has broken personal record by releasing 9 musical videos in a single day. Six of the videos are from the new Gospel Mbirano VOL 2 album, which is a...Published: 18 Mar 2022 at 09:21hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Mark Ngwazi takes Sungura to another level
Njanja Express boss Mark Ngwazi took Sungura music to another level over the weekend after pulling huge crowds in Mvurwi and Highfield over the weekend.On Saturday he was at Joy Centre Machipi...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 14:22hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Franco Slomo turns to God
Sungura musician Franco "Slomo" Dhaka has been featured by South African based Zimbabwean-born Gospel artiste, Dj Rabaaz real name, Claud Rabson in a new musical video titled #Famba nevamw...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 16:30hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole in South Africa
Son of a Zimbabwean nurse is bookies' new favourite for James Bond
He is the dashing Netflix duke who could be about to swap regency era London for the secretive world of MI6. Regé-Jean Page left women swooning as the suave star of smash-hit British series Bridgerto...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:40hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
SA based DJ Rabaaz releases powerful single
South African-based Zimbabwean gospel artiste, Claud Rabson popularly known as Dj Rabaaz, whose song Wasaririra dominated Zimbabwean gospel musical charts in 2020 has released a new single titled ' Hu...Published: 19 Mar 2021 at 12:31hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso band members assault motorist
Alick Macheso's band members reportedly assaulted a Ruwa motorist in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The band members, who were on their way from a performance at Club Manake, were involved in an a...Published: 25 Jun 2019 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Slomo has no beef with Macheso
EXTRA Kwazvose frontman Francis "Franco Slomo" Dhaka (pictured) has refuted claims that he did not see eye to eye with his former boss Alick Macheso after many of his songs have been interpreted as ji...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:08hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi legacy war, plot to ruin Selmor's gig?
THERE were reports last night of a plot to sabotage Selmor Mtukudzi's gig scheduled for Andy Miller hall on March 29 in what sources believe is a bitter war over the late national hero, Oliver "Tuku" ...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 16:29hrs | 6 | by Sytaff reporter
Baba Harare abandoned by band members
Jit musician, Baba Harare has lost three band members.Drummer Tinashe Chihota, 24 , bassist Kudakwashe Yanika, 26, and keyboardist Tafadzwa, 23.Yanika spoke on the trio's reasons for d...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 13:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
ZBC settled Vambe's payment, says Zimura
THE Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) has cleared the air over speculative reports that the late proficient drummer Douglas Vambe — who created the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) n...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mahlalela actor turns to music
South Africa-based Zimbabwean film actor and producer Mthulisi Moyo, aka Mahlalela has temporarily "side-tracked" to music with his debut single set to be released at the end of this month.The...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF hails youth league for moblising rural voters
THE Zanu-PF Mashonaland East leadership has applauded the youth league for mobilising young voters in rural areas that led to the party winning 21 of the 23 contested parliamentary seats in the provin...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF top brass besiege Vambe's funeral
TOP Zanu-PF officials on Sunday besieged Magunje Village in Uzumba to pay their last respects to the late traditional drummer, Douglas Vambe.Vambe died on Tuesday at Parirenyatwa Hospital, six...Published: 07 Aug 2018 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: ZBC news bulletins drummer dies
BREAKING: Traditional drummer Douglas Vambe, the man behind the ZBC news bulletins drumbeat, has died. Vambe's daughter, Pamela confirmed the sad development and sai...Published: 01 Aug 2018 at 12:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vambe dumps Zanu-PF to drum up support for Chamisa
RENOWNED drummer Douglas Vambe has shifted his political allegiance to the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance after dumping the ruling Zanu-PF party, which he accuses of abusing him and failing to recogn...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Jah Prayzah's Excavator still out
ONE of Jah Prayzah's key dancer and vocalist, Thobekile "Excavator" Nleya, is yet to return to the stage after she was injured when she fell on the stage a fortnight ago and limped off during a perfor...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Winky D rushed to hospital
DANCEHALL star Winky D was on Saturday rushed to hospital after pepper spray was fired during his performance at the OK Grand Challenge.The chanter appeared on stage much to the pleasure of ma...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 14:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Big welcome for Mukanya
"MUKANYA woye, Mukanya woye," echoed chants across the foyers of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on Wednesday evening as fans welcomed the legend who is back home after 14 years in the...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:55hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
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 | 3 | by Exist Digital PR
Embrace the Success Traits within the Lion (2)
Inspired To Unleash the Hidden Potential within You to Achieve Greatness Who we are is charac...Published: 19 Aug 2017 at 08:33hrs | | by Tendai Mungate
Let's remember our heroes indeed
Editor, thank you very much for publishing my letter. Now that the Heroes Day is somewhere in the air, its time to reflect and introspect.In Senga, Gweru, roads in this old high density suburb...Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 13:04hrs | | by Precious Chibhira
Embrace the success traits within the Lion (1)
Inspired To Unleash the Hidden Potential within You to Achieve Greatness Are you a victim of ...Published: 10 Aug 2017 at 07:51hrs | | by Tendai Mungate
Zexie Manatsa's youngest son to launch first album with wife
Musician, Zex Taku Manatsa is following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Zexie Manatsa with the launch of his first album, Friends in Christ.Named after his father, Zex Jnr is the you...Published: 06 Jul 2017 at 07:09hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
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
Ex-band members plotting a war against Macheso
Alick Macheso's former band members, who were fired on allegations of indiscipline, are reportedly plotting a war against their former boss.H-Metro heard the duo of Tafirei Nyamunda and Donald...Published: 23 May 2017 at 12:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's moments of shame
Oliver Mtukudzi's wife Daisy could be far from being a musician following her poor stage conduct at the just ended Harare International Festival of Arts (Hifa).Mtukudzi shared the stage with W...Published: 09 May 2017 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe diaspora in UK demand voting rights
Birmingham: The emergence of Zimbabwe's civil society movements in politics since #thisflag movement has become both fascinating and challenging. Fascinating in that the demonstrations does not seem t...Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 14:38hrs | | by Kingstone Jambawo
Kapfupi cheats death
COMEDIAN cum musician, Freddy "Kapfupi" Manjalima had a close shave with death on Monday night after being involved in an accident.The accident occurred in Epworth at Domboramwari council ...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 15:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zim artist pens a guitar manual book
JOHANNESBURG - The versatile Nkayi born and Bulawayo bred guitarist Mthabisi Moyo who dropped a hot gospel album last year in November has penned a new book that will be used as a manual for gui...Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 06:47hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
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
Macheso's second attempt to go for Ireland tour fails
Sungura ace Alick Macheso's second attempt to go for Ireland tour has failed to materialise amid revelations that the musician and his band members failed to get their visas, again.The tri...Published: 01 Dec 2016 at 04:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo boy behind Casper Nyovest's #FillUpOrlando
ON the days immediately prior to the show sleep was almost illegal. This was very hard on our bodies because we got in a maximum of four hours sleep on the days leading up to the concert. We mainly sl...Published: 06 Nov 2016 at 07:49hrs | | by Staf reporter
Zimbabwe documentary to Premiere at Dok Leipzig
You Can't Hide From The TruthDirector/Producer: A.a.V. AmasiDuration: 28 minutesCountry: Zimbabwe/UK/Poland/Finland/GreeceAWARD-NOMINATED FILM TO SCREEN IN LEIPZIG, GERMANY ON ...Published: 01 Nov 2016 at 12:13hrs | | by Agencies
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