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WATCH: SA Rapper 'Costa Titch' collapses on stage, dies
Multi-award winning rapper Costa Titch, real name Constantinos Tsobanoglou, has reportedly died.The 27-year-old rapper from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga collapsed on stage at the Ultra SA music festi...Published: 12 Mar 2023 at 07:52hrs | 1926 | by Staff Reporter
WATCH: Winky D manipulated Holy Ten into singing politics?
Hip Hop artist Holy Ten has suggested that Zim Dancehall star Winky D manipulated him into pushing his (Winky) political agenda by featuring him in his song "Ibotso".In an interview with Dj Ol...Published: 06 Jan 2023 at 16:29hrs | 1320 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Pumula Arts Awards nominees unveiled
It is awards season and excitement among artistes is at a fever pitch as they wait with bated breath to see who will triumph. With nominees being unveiled for the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards, another aw...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:12hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Man threatens to axe Chirumanzu chieftainship aspirant
A MVUMA man has been arraigned before the courts on allegations of threatening to axe one of the Chirumanzu chieftainship hopefuls, Julius Chimbi as the succession wrangle intensifies.Blazio M...Published: 21 Oct 2022 at 06:05hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Shian and Monzon in Fire Emoji challenge
Masvingo based lyricist Shian the rapper has taken social media by storm after dropping fire bars as part of the Fire Emoji challenge. Shian the rapper is part of an upcoming Female duo of Mon...Published: 08 Oct 2022 at 08:31hrs | 1035 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Drawsolona!
THERE are two things that have let down Highlanders in the 2021/ 2022 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign — poor conversion rate and drawing matches that they should have won.A poor ...Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 05:51hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Stunner in court for assaulting wife
HIP HOP singer Stunner, born Desmond Chideme, appeared in court today on allegations of assaulting his wife, Dyonne Tafirenyika following a misunderstanding over her phone after his weekend's performa...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 13:29hrs | 854 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hip hop duo salute fans
RISING hip hop duo ORIGINAL GANG (OG) has saluted the fans for unwavering support saying the positive response to their music has motivated them to work hard and release more music.The Bulaway...Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:22hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders declare war on Herentals
A STILL confident but underfire Highlanders coach Mandla "Lulu" Mpofu has declared war on Herentals ahead of their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Barbourfields Stadium tomorrow on a...Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 07:35hrs | 60 | by Staff reporter
Tich Mataz on his rise to the top in South Africa, and then calamity
At the height of his fame in South Africa, Tichafa Matambanadzo had a garage teeming with 25 sleek, top of the range vehicles while he also had at least nine properties dotted around Mzansi.Th...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 08:26hrs | 2105 | by Staff reporter
Riky Rick dies?
South African hip hop star Ricky Rick has died aged 34 from an apparent suicide, the Sunday World newspaper reports. Riky Rick has the whole of South Africa concerned with a cryptic message he...Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 09:52hrs | 4014 | by Staff reporter
Artists' right to align with political parties defended
Newly launched and controversial arts stable Zhomba Entertainment has defended artists who are aligning themselves with political parties. Zhomba Chief Operations Officer Danford Makura said t...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 19:25hrs | 3315 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tich Mataz speaks on rise, deportation from SA
AT the height of his fame in South Africa, Tichafa Matambanadzo had a garage teeming with 25 sleek, top of the range vehicles while he also had at least nine properties dotted around Mzansi.Th...Published: 20 Feb 2022 at 08:52hrs | 1423 | by Staff reporter
What is the plan B? Chamisa mistakes Zanu-PF with men and women from Ruwadzano
Chamisa's MDC-Alliance mistakes Zanu-PF with men and women from Ruwadzano who stage religious competitions and graciously win or lose in God's name. I will repeat, Chamisa underestimates Zanu-PF. We e...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 19:48hrs | 16 | by Nomazulu Thata
NetOne Launches OneAlbum
A musical feast was served as the country's first cellular network operator NetOne unveiled a compilation album titled One World....Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 17:36hrs | 13 | by Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Kaynine studios funds Holyten's Pandichamuka video
South African-based record label Kaynine Studios is excited to announce that it has funded the video of award winning hip hop artist Holy Ten titled Pandichamuka. The video which st...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 15:16hrs | 14 | by Agencies
Bulilima boy defies all odds as he becomes one of the best upcoming Hip Hop Artist in South Africa
The Zimbabwean-born artist Wise Ngwenya AKA King Durrie defies all odds as he managed to drop 7 tracks and 1 music video of South African hip hop.Following his impressive work of years as a bu...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 07:49hrs | 41 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Nigerian record label signs Zimbabwean hip-hop artiste
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean RnB/hip-hop artiste Bryan "C Bryan" Chidembo has signed a one-year record deal with Nigerian label Immortal Music Empire to handle his music deals.The Unonzani si...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 05:38hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi: Tale of a brave man knocked down by ruinous sex
LIKE many of his contemporaries, Kembo Dugishi Campbell Mohadi - who hails from Mtetengwe area 40 kilometres west of Beitbridge border town along the Bulawayo highway - belongs to a generation which w...Published: 06 Mar 2021 at 08:03hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah releases 'senseless' Christmas song
MUSIC sensation, Jah Prayzah Wednesday released a 'senseless' new track titled ‘Porovhoka' just in time for the festivities.Porovhoka music video was released Monday after the multi-award wi...Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 06:45hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
King 98 set to spoil lucky fans
Hip Hop star King 98 is set to spoil winners with a holiday in Kariba.The musician today released a song "I Bet" with a video.He said as a token to fans, they have launched an I ...Published: 21 Nov 2020 at 08:26hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Skyz Metro, Khulumani clash
Local radio stations Skyz Metro FM and Khulumani FM will clash this year at the prestigious Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (RoilBAA) as its radio personalities will be locking horns to win the top airwaves...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 06:03hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
King 98 ropes in 'Assurance' producer
Hip Hop star King 98 has enlisted the services of popular Nigerian producer Speroach Beatz born Obi Prosper on his upcoming album.Speroach Beatz is behind some of Nigeria's smash hits among th...Published: 28 Oct 2020 at 18:40hrs | 22 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Cassper Nyovest mourns Cal_Vin
Top South African hip hop artiste, Cassper Nyovest who gave Cal Vin's career a much-needed boost after remixing his popular Zikhupan' track some five years ago, has just paid his condolences to the la...Published: 26 Oct 2020 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Rapper Cal_Vin killed in Bulawayo hit and run incident
Rapper Cal_Vin has died aged 35.The Bulawayo-born singer was run over by a car at around 11.30PM on Saturday after watching a football match on TV at a bar near his home in Luveve, his family ...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 14:23hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Restricted funeral wake and burial for Oskido's dad
THE family of the late Esaph Mdlongwa father to legendary music producer Oscar "Oskido" Mdlongwa has said only close family will be allowed to attend the funeral and burial of the late politician. ...Published: 16 Oct 2020 at 06:55hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Gambia artist partners with Bulawayo's hip hop artist
Gambian Artist AC Cham from Kombo East in Gambia will be collaborating with Lunatic Sway a Bulawayo hip hop artist who is signed under Alicious Muzik.The music project was brokered by Sibusiso...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 11:34hrs | 195 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tytan, Olinda in messy break-up
AWARD winning musician and 'Mukoko' hitmaker, Njabulo Nkomo popularly known as Tytan has ended his marriage to socialite, Olinda Chapel claiming abuse.Tytan and Olinda tied the knot in March l...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 17:24hrs | 7304 | by newzimbabwe
Umcimbi Wabantu brings Dr Malinga
SOUTH Africa's Dr Malinga will be one of the main acts at the Skyz Metro FM Umcimbi Wabantu concert taking place at the Large City Hall car park next month. The concert on August 31 will be pa...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Cook Off' movie set for UK premiere
Award-winning local movie Cook Off continues on its upward trajectory as the blockbuster looks to explore the UK market with the UK premiere set for 27thJuly at the exclusive Mayfair Hotel in London, ...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 09:33hrs | 885 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa must incorporate a National Day of Prayer and Fasting
Over the past few weeks, our political and economic landscape is showing signs of deterioration, and National Dialogue Forum (NDF), an initiative brought by my own school of thought has been a topical...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1097 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Fans grieve as Sikhonjwa leaves Skyz FM
YESTERDAY was popular Skyz Metro FM radio personality, Babongile Sikhonjwa's last day on air as he bade farewell to the station after tendering his resignation earlier this month. The most agg...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 18:10hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter
Chatunga, Riky Rick mock Zimbabwe crackdown on camouflage
President Robert Mugabe's last-born son and South African hip hop star Riky Rick dared Zimbabwean authorities on Saturday after flying into Harare from Johannesburg dressed in camouflage.Chatu...Published: 25 Feb 2019 at 08:21hrs | 7873 | by ZimLive
End Zimbabwe sanctions, says Tito Mboweni
SOUTH Africa Finance Minister Mr Tito Mboweni yesterday said Zimbabwe should look at introducing a new currency to counter its economic and financial challenges and also called for his country's polit...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 00:08hrs | 833 | by Staff reporter
SA backs new Zimbabwe currency
SOUTH Africa's Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has said Zimbabwe is in a good position to adopt a new currency and that the regional giant would support its northern neighbour's efforts towards economic...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 23:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
2018 Skyz Metro FM Music Awards nominees announced
Bulawayo's premier radio station Sky Metro FM has announced the nominees for the Skyz Metro FM Music Awards 2018.The 2nd edition of SKYMAS will be held at a colourful ceremony on Friday 21 Dec...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 20:06hrs | 1864 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Olinda, Tytan planning to relocate to South Africa
ISSA girl!Never the one to keep a secret like this, Olinda Nkomo nee Chapel has revealed that she's heavy with her husband Tytan, real name Njabulo Nkomo's seed.She didn't just stop there,...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 06:40hrs | 1684 | by Staff reporter
'There is no Mambo in Ndebele kingdom'... Cal_Vin whips up tribal storm
Twitter users were recently treated to unexpected drama when rapper Cal_Vin posted a tweet that some believed to have tribal connotations as his ongoing battle for the Bulawayo hip-hop crown with man ...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 07:36hrs | 1459 | by Staff reporter
Soul Brothers billed for Intwasa as annual arts fiesta begins
SKYZ Metro FM's Umcimbi Wabantu, the Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo official shutdown party on Saturday, will be headlined by South Africa's Soul Brothers alongside Jeys Marabini, Madlela Skhobokhob...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Slay Queen Faith Nketsi to party in Zimbabwe
SOUTH African slay queen Faith Nketsi has decided to visit Zimbabwe for the first time to party with locals and have a taste of the champagne lifestyle at businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure's nigh...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 06:48hrs | 2237 | by Staff reporter
Takura urges Tytan and Olinda to stay strong
AWARD-winning hip-hop musician Takura has dished out advice to newly married couple Tytan and Olinda in a new song titled, "Jehovah".A week ago, Olinda took to social media with a statement ab...Published: 28 Aug 2018 at 07:46hrs | 1532 | by Staff Reporter
Oskido fails in Kwekwe
The godfather of kwaito/house music who descended on Kwekwe on Sunday for an all-white party at Golden Mile Hotel failed to live up to his billing leaving some convinced that he had lost his golden to...Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean teen falls to his death from Sydney Tower
MATES and family members have paid tribute to a "funny, caring" teenager who fell to his death from Sydney Tower on Sunday.Hip hop fan Leonard Nherera, 18, from Moorebank in Sydney's southwest...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 09:04hrs | 1604 | by Agencies
Key Dembare midfielder wants out
HARARE football giants Dynamos are set to lose key midfielder Raphael Manuvire during the mid-season transfer window which opens next week, with reports suggesting that the former ZPC Kariba man has a...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 14:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Chiefs players go for 4 months without pay
MORALE is reportedly low at the home of Castle Lager Premier Soccer League newcomers Bulawayo Chiefs, with players alleging they have not been paid for four months.Chiefs have had a bright sta...Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:09hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
'Clash of tacticians'
THE Castle Lager Premier Soccer League top of the table clash between Ngezi Platinum Stars and Highlanders has all the ingredients of a sumptuous football meal, prepared by tacticians Tonderai Ndiraya...Published: 28 Apr 2018 at 14:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa caught in media scrum
When asked the question on the country's lips - what President Jacob Zuma's immediate future holds - ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa just laughed.Ramaphosa found himself in a media-scrum as he e...Published: 12 Feb 2018 at 05:35hrs | 711 | by Sapa
Zimbabwean musician set to become world's next Afro Jazz star
Africa's Jazz musician born Berven Mashonganyika well known as Prince Tawanda in music industry.It was at the tender age that Prince Tawanda started writing his own songs.After completing ...Published: 27 Nov 2017 at 06:41hrs | 673 | by Agencies
Tsholotsho FC relegated
Chicken Inn 1-0 Tsholotsho FCFORMER champions Chicken Inn condemned Tsholotsho FC to First Division as they edged closer to the championship following a slender victory against the Zhwane Boys...Published: 04 Nov 2017 at 05:29hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
Zim hip hop awards - I am Hip hop!
The awards will take place on the 9th of December in Bulawayo for the first time in 7 years under the theme 'I AM HIP HOP', which is a push for artists to embra...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 10:45hrs | 501 | by Agencies
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