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Killings force Zimbabwe promoter to suspend Mzansi shows
A SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean events promoter has suspended scheduled music shows at Underground Hillbrow Theatre following violent clashes between Zimbabweans who are reportedly killing each other ...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:05hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Outcry over Insimbi ZeZhwane's 'inaudible vocals'
Rhumba music band, Insimbi ZeZhwane's latest album release has reignited the debate about their inaudible vocals, something that fans have always indicated each time the group releases new music....Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 18:43hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Elvis Nyathi's remains arrive in Zimbabwe for burial
THE remains of Zimbabwean man Elvis Nyathi, who was violently murdered in anti-immigrant attacks in South Africa, arrived in the country this morning.Nyathi (43) will be laid to rest in Bulawa...Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 08:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
SA falls in love with Sikhosana
From the thickets of Nkayi, Matabeleland North, to the bright lights of Johannesburg, Folklore musician and internet sensation Clopas Sikhosana Buhlungu has proved to be a darling to his followers in ...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ndolwane headlines royal fam funerals anniversary
SOUTH AFRICAN-BASED Zimbabwean artiste Martin Ndolwane will headline a list of performers set to entertain guests at Royal Family Funerals' second anniversary set for September 25 at Hillbrow Theatre ...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 06:01hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artistes flock to SA
Zimbabwean musicians are making a beeline to South Africa lately where they are hosting shows in that country after spending months on the tangential due to the country's "strict" Covid-19 regulations...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zinjaziyaluma readies for ninth album launch
SOUTH Africa-based Maskandi artiste, Zinjaziyaluma has finally set a date when he will launch his ninth album. The event has been slated for November 14 at Underground Hillbrow Theatre in Joha...Published: 03 Oct 2020 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Madlela to share stage with Shwi, Freddy in SA
RHUMBA musician Madlela Skhobokhobo is billed to perform in South Africa this week. Madlela of the Ngamnanka fame is scheduled to grace the official opening of Kingdom Blue Funeral Services in...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
S'khobokhobo drops two tracks
MUSICIAN-CUM-COMEDIAN Madlela S'khobokhobo has returned with two new tracks - Celebrate and As I Pray - featuring ethno-soul diva Thandy Dhlana, former Mokis frontman Themba "Bayoyo" Mathe and Bhajila...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mzansi-based artistes to be honoured
LOCAL artistes based across the Limpopo will be honoured at the inaugural Ezakithi Arts Awards at the Hillbrow Theatre in Johannesburg on May 4.One of the organisers, Angela Mageza of CC Media...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Joburg concert shooter jailed 30 years
A ZIMBABWEAN national who killed his fellow countryman at Gift Amuli and Allan Ndoda's show at Hillbrow Theatre in Johannesburg two years ago, was on Tuesday sentenced to an effective 30 years in jail...Published: 28 Feb 2019 at 06:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Indosakusa leaves injiva in stitches
JOHANNESBURG - The Bulawayo based isicathamiya outfit Indosakusa: The morning star, formerly known as Impumelelo Shining Stars left Johannesburg in stitches after dishing out a stunning performance at...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 09:52hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
ULoyiko to be showcased at Zabalaza theatre festival
ULoyiko theatre play will be showcased at the annual Zabalaza festival on the 14th March 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. ULoyiko is a theatre play by Siphesakhe Youth Organisation about the gukurahun...Published: 24 Feb 2018 at 18:49hrs | 16 | by Thulani Nkala
Majaivana for SA debut show
Derrick Sipho Majaivana, son to legendary musician, Lovemore, is set to stage his debut performance with the Super Legends Mlambos Express Band at Boksburg Hotel, Hillbrow Theatre in Johannesburg, Sou...Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 06:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Uloyiko in collaboration with Platform One
The Siphesakhe Youth Organisation (SYO) has upped the ante in its fight against the Human Rights abuses committed against the people of Matabeleland by joining hands with the famous Platform One music...Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 23:40hrs | 1 | by Thulani Nkala
Zim promoter propels local artistes in SA
Plumtree-born Phakama Nkomo has made a name for himself by promoting Zimbabwean artistes such as sungura giant Alick Macheso, Nicholas Zakaria, Martin Sibanda of Ndolwane Super Sounds, Jeys Marabini a...Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 15:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Send-off show for Hillbrow shooting victim successfully held in Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG - The send-off show for the Hillbrow shooting victim Allan Percy Ndlovu (26) was successfully held at Berea Park on Sunday the 3rd of September.Hundreds of mourners thronged...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 14:14hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Zimbabwean gunman identified
A Zimbabwean man has been arrested in connection with the Hillbrow Theatre shooting that left one person dead and several others injured.The man identified as Milton Mayelane Mncube was arrest...Published: 28 Aug 2017 at 16:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man who gunned down 1, injured 9 arrested by SA cops
The Zimbabwean man who shot and killed one and injured nine of his countrymen during a concert at the Hillbrow Theatre in the early hours of Sunday morning has been arrested.It is believed the...Published: 28 Aug 2017 at 10:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zim man shoots at Zimbabweans in SA, kills 1 injures 9
One Zimbabwe was killed when a man jumped on stage and began shooting at the crowd during a concert at the Hillbrow Theatre in the early hours of Sunday morning, Gauteng police said."The suspe...Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 13:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo celebrations light up Hillbrow Theatre, Johannesburg
Zimbabweans in South Africa last week were treated to a night of musical extravaganza in honour of the late vice-president Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo at the Hillbrow Theatre, Johannesburg.T...Published: 09 Jul 2017 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo Celebrations 2017
Joshua Nkomo celebrations the 5th annual extravaganza celebrating the life of General Josh as affectionately known by his comrades a man with an illustrious history ought to be celebrated. A champion ...Published: 29 May 2017 at 20:20hrs | 1 | by Phakama Sizwe
Ndolwane launches album in South Africa
SA-based Zimbabwean music promoter, Polite Nkomo is overjoyed with the attendance at Martin Sibanda's Ndolwane Super Sounds album launch at Hillbrow Theatre in Johannesburg last Friday.The Kon...Published: 02 May 2017 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ndolwane albums to be sold at police stations
Fans of Martin and Ndolwane Super Sounds will be able to buy his latest offering from the cops after the musician struck a deal with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Matabeleland North t...Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 10:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndolwane ready for album launch
Martin Sibanda and his Ndolwane Super Sounds band are ready to launch their album, Konke Sizokulungisa.The album, which leaked weeks ago, is set to be launched at the Hillbrow Theatre ...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 09:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Macheso lands in Johannesburg on day of Ndolwane launch
A CLASH of the titans is looming in South Africa as Sungura maestro Alick Macheso will hold a show the same night Martin Sibanda launches his second album in Johannesburg.On April 29 Marti...Published: 27 Mar 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
uLoyiko ups the ante on Demo, condemns Mugabe for Gukurahundi Genocide
South Africa's Human Rights Day, 21st March, is fast approaching. It is a very important and a special day in South Africa's yearly calendar. It is a day to honour 69 victims of the Sharpeville massac...Published: 10 Mar 2017 at 15:57hrs | 4 | by Siphelo Mtshetsha, Prosper Nkosi, Yanga Mhluzi & Ayanda Manala
Zimbabwean's Impumelelo Shining Stars leaves Mzansi audience in stitches
The Zimbabwe and Bulawayo based Impumelelo Shining Stars left Mzansi spectators in stitches after dishing out a starling performance at Victory Theater on Saturday 24 September 2016. The show coincide...Published: 26 Sep 2016 at 12:11hrs | 1 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Bayethe Music set to explode
JOHANNESBURG - Music promotion and production pace-setters; Bayethe Music is set to explode as they have lined up very exciting and productive events that offers the best o...Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Vusmann
Zimbabweans to host Gospel festival in SA
Zimbabweans in diaspora never cease to amaze when it comes to entertainment, barely a few days after Bayethe gospel festival, another gospel festival shall follow at Hillbrow theatre under ZIDAFO, on ...Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 17:56hrs | 2 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
SA based Zimbabweans celebrate women's month in style
South African based Zimbabweans celebrated the women's month in style when they headed to Hillbrow Theatre for a Women's Day Festival organised by Bayethe Promotions on Saturday 09 August. The event w...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 11:17hrs | 1 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Izwi Lesiphelo to release fourth album
JOHANNESBURG - Fast-rising Zimbabwean gospel music group, Izwi Lesiphelo, will later this month release its fourth album, which marks the group's five years in the music industry.Titled "Siyab...Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 14:23hrs | 2 | by Entertainment Reporter
Bayethe 2016 Women's Day Festival: Cheaper, more fruitful and more cosmopolitan
JOHANNESBURG - Exactly seven days after they commemorated the life and achievements of nationalist and former Vice President - Joshua Mqabuko kaNyongolo Nkomo, SA-based Zimbabweans will this weekend h...Published: 03 Aug 2016 at 14:56hrs | 3 | by Mxolisi Ncube
Meet Intombi Zosiko in Diepsloot-Johannesburg
Intombi Zosiko is a seven member Zimbabwean traditional dance ensemble based in Diepsloot-Johannesburg.The group is composed of two males and five females averaged 20-24 years of age. It is tw...Published: 02 Aug 2016 at 22:11hrs | 5 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Ncube speaks on his Mqabuko Leadership Award
On 30 July 2016 Mxolisi Ncube and Zinjaziyamluma were awarded the Mqabuko leadership awards. However the latter's award was presented in his absentia and did not have a chance to verbally...Published: 02 Aug 2016 at 14:29hrs | 1 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
The 4th annual Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo celebrations successful in Johannesburg
The life of the late Zimbabwean Vice President ,veteran nationalist and father figure ,Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo was successfully commemorated through arts in South Africa.The event which was or...Published: 02 Aug 2016 at 13:14hrs | 1 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Joshua Nkomo to be honoured in South Africa
THE life of the late Zimbabwean Vice-President, veteran nationalist and father figure, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo is scheduled to be commemorated in South Africa at the end of the month.The belat...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 16:52hrs | 1 | by Peter Matika
Umdala Wethu's spirit rages on
JOHANNESBURG - REVERED fallen icon Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo's spirit is inspiring some community driven initiatives to parade and cherish his legacy in high regard.The 4th annual Joshua Nkomo C...Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 22:22hrs | | by Vusmann
Rural Gwanda arts group in maiden SA tour
WHILE most arts groups and artistes relocate to big cities and towns following where the market is, an arts group based in deep rural Gwanda — Makua has managed despite the remoteness of their perfo...Published: 08 May 2016 at 10:45hrs | 2 | by Vincent Gono
Ndolwane Super Sounds show sold out in Mzansi
THE Martin Sibanda led Ndolwane Super Sounds music ensemble continues to make successful inroads in other countries as proved by the group's recent South African tour.Martin, the Amajongosi le...Published: 08 May 2016 at 10:44hrs | 1 | by Joel Tsvakwi
Martin speaks on Ndolwane reunion
NDOLWANE music super star Martin Sibanda, who split from his partner Charles Ndebele in 2011, over undisclosed issues, recently said that they will never reunite but they may work on a collaborative p...Published: 24 Apr 2016 at 13:20hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Maskandi ambassadors releases hot DVD
JOHANNESBURG - Mthwakazi Maskandi ambassadors Amabhukudwana and Insukamini released their long awaited DVD at the Hillbrow Theatre on Saturday the 5th of March.Multitudes from different areas ...Published: 10 Mar 2016 at 18:45hrs | 3 | by Vusmann
MADLELA 2 the Screening
Shilolo Media House in conjunction with Plum Media cordially invites our people in South Africa to the screening of the movie MADLELA- Skhobokhobo Power 2 "Ihloka" on the 14/11/2015 at Hillbrow Theatr...Published: 11 Nov 2015 at 09:56hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Bukalanga Festival 2015
The Kalanga traditional practices, culture and ethnics is not lost in its people even if they reside in the diaspora where they are deeply engulfed by other cultural groups and ethnics. This was evide...Published: 27 Oct 2015 at 21:50hrs | 1 | by Simanga Phakathi Moyo
Kalanga festival to be held in Joburg
THE Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association (KLCDA) will hold an inaugural Kalanga festival in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday as part of their efforts to promote the Kalanga lan...Published: 22 Oct 2015 at 09:32hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Violence mars Joshua Nkomo celebrations in South Africa
CELEBRATIONS of the life of the iconic nationalist and late Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo at Hillbrow Theatre in Johannesburg last week ended abruptly after the event was marred by violence which thr...Published: 02 Aug 2015 at 10:21hrs | 1 | by Peter Matika
Zapu RSA Chair, Bongani Halimana Speech - Joshua Nkomo Day
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Commemoration Hillbrow Theatre, JohannesburgJuly 25, 2015Organisers,Esteemed Guests,All protocol observed,L...Published: 28 Jul 2015 at 14:41hrs | 13 | by Bongani Halimana Ndlovu, ZAPU RSA Provincial Chairman
Dr Joshua Nkomo Celebrations
The following is the list of artist to grace this year's Annual Dr Joshua Nkomo Celebrations through Arts South Africa. The event will be held at Hillbrow Theatre in JohannesburgMlambos Express Ba...Published: 11 Jul 2015 at 08:02hrs | 10 | by Mengezi Mpofu
Bigger and Better Women's Day Gospel Festival
JOHANNESBURG - Bayethe Music Productions and Promotions have kept their word on making their annual Women's Day Festival bigger and better every year, following revelations that regional gospel le...Published: 03 Jul 2015 at 14:54hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Hit-makers release forth album
JOHANNESBURG - Maskandi hit makers Amabhukudwana Music have done it again through Insukamini's latest release titled Lukhulu Luyeza.Multitudes are invited to grace the official launch of ...Published: 12 May 2015 at 12:16hrs | | by Vusmann
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