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Coldplay's Chris Martin grew up in Zimbabwe
Coldplay fans are only just discovering where frontman Chris Martin spent a lot of time growing up – and they reckon it makes ‘so much sense'.Love them or hate them, Coldplay have establis...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 1191 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear defies age
An impressive three-hour performance by reggae legend Burning Spear at the Glamis Arena last Friday showcased that the 79-year-old Jamaican icon has lost little to age. Born Winston Rodney, the artist...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:08hrs | 1499 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear confirms Zimbabwe concert
Jamaican reggae legend Burning Spear has confirmed his long-awaited performance in Zimbabwe as part of the One People Africa Tour. The concert is scheduled for October 18, 2024, at Glamis Arena in Har...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 17:16hrs | 5739 | by Staff reporter
Jonasi falls short in America's Got Talent Season 19
The search for the first comedian to win America's Got Talent (AGT) without a puppet continues as Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi came close but fell short in his pursuit of the grand prize last ...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 11:29hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter
Everton Mlalazi: A beacon of hope in International Gospel Music
Everton Mlalazi, a prominent figure in the international gospel music scene, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his powerful messages of hope, love, and unity. Born and raised in Zimbabwe...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:03hrs | 63 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear heading for Zimbabwe
Excitement is sweeping through Zimbabwe's showbiz industry following the announcement that Jamaican roots reggae musician Burning Spear will be performing in the country as part of his One People Afri...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 10:01hrs | 6067 | by Staff reporter
Top American singers head to Zimbabwe for Vine Choir concert
American gospel artists Jekalyn Carr and VaShawn Mitchell are set to headline the Vine Choir's 10th anniversary concert at Harare International Conference Centre this Saturday. The event, titled The V...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:58hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Black Coffee injured 'severe' in an airplane accident
GRAMMY award-winning artiste, Black Coffee (real name Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo) has been injured after the plane he boarded en route to Mar Del Plata, Argentina was involved in a ‘severe accide...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:14hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe showbiz awards rigged?
HOLLYWOOD actor Denzel Washington once said, "man gives an award, God gives the reward", which suggests the thought of the validity and relevance of awards ceremonies and the worth of the gongs....Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 07:36hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean music is more than Chimurenga!
IN June 2023, the America-based National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) which organises arguably the most respected, well-known and much sought-after music awards in the world, the Gra...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 12 | by Tonderai Chiyindiko
Everton Mlalazi keeps foot on pedal
AWARD-WINNING gospel singer Everton Mlalazi is seemingly on a mission to push himself to the limit through regular release of fresh material.This year, he has launched two albums so far and in...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:52hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Double Nigerian awards nomination for Mlalazi
MULTI-LINGUAL praise and worship singer Everton Mlalazi is on cloud nine as his efforts and exploits on the music scene continue to attract continental attention.Mlalazi, a member of the Seven...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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
Mlalazi talks working with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Inspirational music artiste Everton Mlalazi has become synonymous with staying true to his African roots as he continues to explore the African sound in his music.Having made a name for himsel...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll', Dies Aged 83
Tina Turner, the legendary rock 'n' roll singer who became a pop behemoth in the 1980s, has died aged 83 after a long illness.Turner, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, in 19...Published: 24 May 2023 at 20:48hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Mlalazi in show-stopping album launch
Gospel singer Everton Mlalazi launched his second album, In The Presence Volume 2: God's Grace in Bulawayo over the weekend. Many who passed by the Large City Hall on Saturday evening wer...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born gospel muso drops new music featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Zimbabwe-born gospel sensation Everton Mlalazi continues his quest to spread the message of hope through song with the release of his latest track "Nomakunje" featuring the five-time Grammy winners La...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean gospel star Everton Mlalazi shares much-needed message of hope with SA
A post-pandemic world seems to be dominated by bad news and despair. This is why Zimbabwean gospel star Everton Mlalazi feels the message of hope is essential and why he's ready to spread the gospel t...Published: 11 Mar 2023 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Former NSSA boss sues RnB superstar Joe Thomas for US$368,000 after artist snubs mega birthday bash
FORMER National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairman, Robin Vela is suing American RnB artiste Joe Thomas for US$1,5 million after the Grammy award winner failed to pitch up for a performance at ...Published: 05 Sep 2022 at 06:44hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Pricey Rick Ross show tickets stir debate
ORGANISERS of Grammy-nominated rapper Rick Ross' concert slated for Harare in November have said they will explain and justify their seemingly steep pricing regime next week when they address issues t...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
R Kelly gets 30 years in jail
Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans - some just children - to systematic sexual abuse.Through tears and ang...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Burna Boy refused Zanu-PF offers of money to wear scarf
NIGERIAN superstar Burna Boy Friday refused offers of money to wear the Zanu-PF scarf as an endorsement of the party, it has emerged.The Grammy award winning Burna Boy was to perform for an ho...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:59hrs | 1 | 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 | 29 | by Staff reporter
Roki's 'screenshot' hit surpasses 100 000 views in 24 hours
POPULAR musician Roki's latest single Screenshot has surpassed 100 000 views within 24 hours of its release on the YouTube channel.The video for the hit song was released Friday and has amasse...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 12:54hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Mbira musician in Costa Rica
Acclaimed Afro-jazz songbird and multi award winner Hope Masike has been invited to the inaugural International Day for the People of African...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Shelton Muchena
Anti-Zimbabwe sanctions activist dies
Anti-sanctions activist Mr Gregory C Turner, who in 2015 was sentenced to 15 months in prison in the United States for lobbying for the unconditional removal of sanctions has died. After...Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rapper DMX dies at 50
Rapper DMX has died one week after suffering a "catastrophic cardiac arrest", his family has said.The 50-year-old, whose real name was Earl Simmons, had been admitted to intensive care in New ...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 18:43hrs | 15 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean producer makes Master KG, Makhadzi tick
Master KG, Makhadzi and Team Mosha all have one name in common - that is Mr Brown. Born Lynol Siwela in Gweru, Mr Brown who is based in South Africa is the unsung creative genius who is puttin...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 22:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean teams up with top American singer on wen single about freedom
U.K. based Zimbabwean singer, songwriter, rapper & music producer Flint Bedrock teams up with American singer Joy Villa on a brand new single titled “FREEDOM (Fight For It.) Villa ...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 11:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean rapper teams up with top selling American singer
U.K. based Zimbabwean singer, songwriter, rapper & music producer Flint Bedrock teams up with American singer Joy Villa on a brand new single titled "FREEDOM (Fight For It)"Villa is a reco...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Home-sick Zimbabweans want Mnangagwa to fix the economy
ZIMBABWEANS forced out of the country by the current economic turmoil have pleaded with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to urgently address the economic and political mess back home so that ...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Aretha Franklin dies
76-year-old music superstar Aretha Franklin has died, according to a report by AP. The news follows reports on Monday that the multiple award-winning artist was "gravely ill" and surrounded by...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 15:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC T statement on the Supreme Court Judgement
The Movement for Democratic Change yesterday received a judgement from the Supreme Court on a matter that our erstwhile colleagues had strangely appealed against when the route to what they had prayed...Published: 23 May 2018 at 12:14hrs | | by Linda T Masarira
Donel Mangena's star shines brighter
He seems ready for the world but is the world ready for him?Hailing from Bulawayo, unheralded teenager Donel Mangena (16), seems to have a bright future in the music industry.While mos...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Pastor Detrick Haddon heads to the UK
Levels are going higher and higher and the doors are opening further for the Rainbow Entertainment and Promotions following their scintillating delivery of a "sold out" and very successful event with ...Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 10:36hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Xhosa community rubbishes Inxeba
TO hell with it!The Xhosa community in Zimbabwe is not happy with the controversial South African feature film Inxeba; The Wound because the movie undermines their culture.The local Xh...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 05:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Johnny Clegg to perform in Zimbabwe for the first time in 10 years
SOUTH African multi-award-winning musician Johnny Clegg will be performing in Zimbabwe for the first time in 10 years as part of his Final Journey World Tour on May 4 at a one-day concert set for Rain...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 05:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean boy strikes gold in UK
A 16-year-old Zimbabwean boy based in the United Kingdom has struck gold after popular artiste Will.I.Am from the group Black Eyed Peas offered him a recording contract.The offer to Donel Mang...Published: 08 Jan 2018 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Yemi Alade, Jah Prayzah 'romance' lives past Nziyo Yerudo
Nigerian Afro-pop queen, Yemi Alade cannot seem to get over local superstar Jah Prayzah after she recently posted a picture of the two posing for a picture together.The two worked on mega-hit ...Published: 31 Dec 2017 at 12:20hrs | 1 | 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
R Kelly denies 'cult' allegations
Los Angeles - R&B singer R Kelly on Monday denied an article by US media outlet BuzzFeed News that he was keeping a household of young women in a "cult" atm...Published: 18 Jul 2017 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Beyonce gives birth to twins, boy and girl
American pop star Beyonce has given birth to twins, according to media in the US.Entertainment Weekly, Us Weekly and People magazines confirmed the news, but the date of birth and gender of th...Published: 18 Jun 2017 at 14:13hrs | | by BBC
Bombshell called Gemma
WHEN it comes to musical aristocracy and their extensions on the local music scene, names such as Dembo, Chimbetu and Brown among many others, dominate.But there are some who are little known by the m...Published: 11 Jun 2017 at 10:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Boyz II Men to headline 2017 Stanbic Music Festival
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA - Iconic American R&B vocal group Boyz II Men are set to pull crowds when they headline the fourth edition of the Stanbic Music Festival later this year. The Stanbic Bank-sp...Published: 01 May 2017 at 20:58hrs | | by Agencies
T.D. Jakes, Econet in groundbreaking alliance
T.D. Jakes Enterprises International, and Econet Media, a multinational, diversified telecommunications group, today announce that they are entering into a relationship to form a multiyear partnership...Published: 20 Jun 2016 at 12:09hrs | | by Mthobisi Dladla
Zimbabwe man's marriage stuns Tyrese
QATAR-BASED Zimbabwean hotel employee Henford Mhungu last week gained overnight popularity when American musician and actor Tyrese Gibson posted a video on social media praising Mhungu's dedication to...Published: 15 May 2016 at 07:46hrs | | by Ntombiyolwandle Ndlovu
Radio stations break law on local content
RADIO stations in Zimbabwe are not implementing the 75 percent local content requirement on all music they play as mandated by the law, the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) admitted yesterday....Published: 13 May 2016 at 06:51hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
International Gospel Extravaganza for Bulawayo
A MEGA gospel extravaganza featuring famous American gospel accapella group and Grammy Awards nominees — Committed has been penciled for the City of Kings.The show, dubbed the Ubuntu Music F...Published: 17 Apr 2016 at 10:05hrs | | by Peter Matika
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
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