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Everton Mlalazi launches Ekhaya Worship Festival
Bulawayo-born gospel star Everton Mlalazi is returning to his roots with a bold new vision - the launch of the Ekhaya Worship Festival, a spiritually uplifting and culturally significant e...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:49hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa not a game-changer but merely going in circles
So the ZANU PF regime is exceedingly delighted over the US$1.5 billion Manhize steel project in Mvuma!The Zimbabwe government can not tell ...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 07:13hrs | 20 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Memories of Christmas Joy: A 1983 Christmas in Rural Filabusi with Solomon Skuza's Banolila
In the soft glow of the Zimbabwean sun in 1983, a ten-year-old in rural Filabusi under Chief Maduna eagerly anticipated the most enchanting day of the year - Christmas. Rooted in tradition and surroun...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 15:34hrs | 33 | by Godlwayo Mahlabayithwale
Gospel musician, Eric Moyo dies
Popular gospel singer, Eric Moyo has died. He reportedly succumbed to a brain bleed after collapsing on stage during a performance with Joyous Celebration in South Africa.At the age of 41, Eri...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 11:53hrs | 12 | 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 | 14 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa consoles Chimanimani bus disaster victims
President Mnangagwa has sent a condolence message following last night's Chimanimani bus disaster which has claimed 35 lives so far.Below is the President's full statement:...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 19:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mlalazi in another Mzansi duet, premieres on DStv
RISING local gospel singer and songwriter Everton Mlalazi appears to have a taste for Mzansi music if his collaborations with South Africa's top music stars are anything to go by.In January, h...Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mkhululi Bhebhe opens up on suffering from gastrointestinal disorder
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean contemporary gospel singer Mkhululi Bhebhe has revealed that he was forced to abandon his online series titled My Music Journey after he suffered gastrointestinal disorde...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 06:02hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mkhululi Bhebhe: The saintly warm-hearted gospel crooner
Humility is a rare quality seen in the famous! But not when your name is Mkhululi Bhebhe.When I call him for the telephonic interview, I'm obvi...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 12:44hrs | 15 | by Sihle Maduna
Prophet sets up recording studio
GWERU-BORN self-proclaimed prophet, Gerry King, who once worked with the Joyous Celebration music outfit, has set up a recording studio in an effort to uplift up-and-coming artistes.The King M...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
As long as Zimbabweans accept crumbs from ruling elites' table, we will forever suffer
I am sure we have all heard those nearly hysterical screams of unbridled joy - echoing throughout our neighbourhoods - whenever electricity supply is restored, usually after a long spell of load shedd...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 20:24hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mkhululi Bhebhe ties knot
SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean contemporary gospel singer Mkhululi Bhebhe tied the knot with his long-time sweetheart, Ashleigh Nonxoloba, in a low-key ceremony at the Bulawayo Magistrates' Courts on W...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:10hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
A damning indictment on Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration's failure to address the economic challenges bedevilling the country - despite lofty promises - could have been described as spectacular if it were not so...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:20hrs | | by Owen Gagare
Mkhululi Bhebhe puts Zimbabwe on gospel map
"Dare to dream, and be brave enough to take opportunities when they come your way."This is the advice of gospel singing sensation, Mkhululi Bhebhe, who is fast making a name for himself abroad...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa wants to bulldoze his way to State House
Dear Its well choreographed, well planned but poorly executed! Truly, I say to you Zimbabweans demons have been unleashed upon our country and lady Macbeth is doing all she can to once again g...Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 07:48hrs | 1 | by Munya Shumba
'Chamisa is the president right now,' says Prophet Nixon
A PROPHET with the Joyous Celebration Church Ministries International has been exposed for giving false prophecies on the presidential election race.For months now, Prophet Nixon Kainga of Joy...Published: 06 Aug 2018 at 15:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Talibanisation' of Zimbabwe politics!
ZIMBABWEANS in general can take things in their stride. They can calmly deal with something unpleasant and not let it have a crushing effect on them.So it's good that some strong, principled v...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 13:47hrs | 2 | by Conway Tutani
Matabeleland Select Team makes football history
Gander Green Lane, home of Sutton United FC, was turned into scenes of joyous celebration for Matabeleland overcoming the odds to attend the CONIFA World Cup in London. This was one of the opening gam...Published: 01 Jun 2018 at 11:34hrs | 1 | by BMV
All roads lead to Birmingham this weekend for Zimbabweans living in UK
EVENT: United in Worship and Praise Gospel Concert. United in Worship and Prais...Published: 04 Oct 2017 at 12:54hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Harare and Bulawayo Gospel Musicians Unite
There was great joy and celebration yesterday the 20th of May 2017 at the Zimbabwe International Trade fair Hall one, when Faith in God (FIG) Worship Culture decided to launch its third album called, ...Published: 22 May 2017 at 13:44hrs | | by Nobuhle Mhlanga
ZimPraise to hold live DVD recording in Bulawayo
POPULAR gospel choir Zimpraise will for the first time, hold a live DVD recording at the Word of Life auditorium in Bulawayo next month.Dubbed Hymns Night 3, the live recording on June 10 has ...Published: 16 May 2017 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Joyous celebration to perform in Zimbabwe
SA leading gospel choir, Joyous celebrations is set for a "Hallelujah night" show at Heartfelt International Ministries (HIM) International Overflow Centre (IOC), Ashdown park shops in Zimbabwe today....Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 07:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Dinner with gospel sensation Mkhululi Bhebhe
CELEBRATED gospel artiste, Mkhululi Bhebhe, last week revealed that he was dumped by his girlfriend just before he was invited to join South Africa based group, Joyous Celebration, due to the fina...Published: 26 Feb 2017 at 09:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
When Mugabe goes to Matobo . . .
When Mugabe goes to Matopos(Hayi mani bakithi(!) - MATOBO!!!)- goes to Matobo, Matombo:place of stubborn boulders,the land's mute womb that won't saywhat it has eaten, seen, or car...Published: 25 Feb 2017 at 09:00hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Zimpraise lead singer collaborates with Jabu Hlongwane
LOCAL gospel ensemble Zimpraise's lead singer Ellard Cherayi has collaborated with South Africa's Joyous Celebration choir's co-founder Jabu Hlongwane on the song Humambo Hwenyu Ngahuuye to be rel...Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mhere, Bhebhe in collabo
Popular gospel musician Mathias Mhere has roped in South African based Joyous Celebration choir member Mkhululi Bhebhe and music legend Zexie Manatsa for his forthcoming 12-track album - 'Old Test...Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Gospel Ensemble Free to Worship pulls off showstopper in London
Gospel powerhouse Free to Worship (FTW) produced another stellar concert, with fans dubbing it the concert of the year. The multi-talented group was in truly magnificent form, turning the Domi...Published: 05 Oct 2016 at 05:37hrs | 5 | by Tidi Kwidini
Takesure drops a double scorcher
AWARD-WINNING gospel musician Takesure Zamar Ncube has joined the list of hotshots who have dropped scintillating albums in 2016. But he has gone one better. He has dropped two: "Worship Volume 5"...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 12:53hrs | 1 | by Takudzwa Chihambakwe
SA's Gospel Gem Ntokozo Mbambo to grace stage at Free to Worship Concert in October
South Africa's lauded gospel sensation and former member of Joyous celebration, Ntokozo Mbambo, has been announced as one of the guest musicians who will grace the stage at Free to Worship's (FTW) fif...Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 09:04hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Trouble in ZimPraise paradise
CONTEMPORARY Gospel Music outfit - ZimPraise - held its 9th live DVD recording dubbed ''Hymns Night 2'' in the capital yesterday. Since its formation in 2006, the group has been on a steady expans...Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Filabusi Carnival
FILABUSI Centre will this Christmas reverberate to traditional dance, as the centre hosts a festival titled VukaGodlwayo, which seeks to celebrate Matabeleland traditional dances.Three groups,...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 09:13hrs | 2 | by Mbongeni Msimanga
SA and Zim Gospel gurus promise fireworks in London
A pack of distinguished South African and Zimbabwean gospel singers will be in London this Saturday for a gospel concert at the Kingdom Life Ministries, 117 Bruce Grove, North London, N17 6UR, before ...Published: 08 Oct 2015 at 12:40hrs | | by Gospel Correspondent
Makhabane speaks about Peace and unity MaAfrica gig
In the latest DRUM issue, Sipho Makhabane alias Big Fish speaks at length about his Peace and Unity MaAfrica gig - an annual concert whose impressive bill boasts crowd pleasers such as Joyous Cele...Published: 07 Sep 2015 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Rebecca Malope expected on Friday
Seven top South African gospel artists are expected to jet into the country this Thursday ahead of a Brethren in Christ Church celebration service set for the 28th and 29th of this month at Phelandaba...Published: 26 Aug 2015 at 21:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sipho Makhabane on unity programme
GOSPEL heavyweight Sipho "Big Fish" Makhabane is reportedly going an extra mile to educate the community about unity indicating that drugs have destroyed the young people in the society.Da...Published: 26 Jul 2015 at 08:41hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Joyous Celebration boss tours Bulawayo
JOYOUS Celebration's boss Lindelani Mkhize is due in Bulawayo on Friday for a series of training sessions with Harvest House International choirs.He will arrive on Friday afternoon.His...Published: 24 Jun 2015 at 14:49hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Tsvangirai Joyous Celebration as Mwonzora gives Biti free Law Lessons
Game over - No extra time. Mwonzora the MDC T chief legal striker has given 21 Free Law lessons to Nil against the pompous and now disgraced Tendai Chibadura Biti. Even the usually biased referee,...Published: 20 Mar 2015 at 10:10hrs | | by Wangu - Mine
Bulawayo boy joins Joyous Celebration
TAKESURE "Zamar" Ncube has reached a great milestone in his music career after signing for renowned South African gospel group Joyous Celebration.He will feature in the Joyous 19 live recordin...Published: 11 Dec 2014 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwe bus!
In 1980 jubilant Zimbabweans were wooed into a bus heading to a promised land of milk and honey. They knew the driver had never steered a bus and his crew had no experience either. They were assured...Published: 07 Nov 2014 at 19:55hrs | 2 | by Shingai Mugochi
Zimbabwean to join Joyous Celebration Choir
IDOLS East Africa 2008 winner Eric Moyo could be heading down south at the end of the year to join South Africa's Joyous Celebration choir.Joyous Celebration co-founder - Lindelani Mkhize who ...Published: 02 Sep 2014 at 07:52hrs | 2 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Harvest House's Apostle Colin Nyathi to be consecrated as bishop
HARVEST House International Church will next week hold its annual Apostolic and Prophetic Conference at which founder Apostle Colin Nyathi will be consecrated as bishop.The conference will be ...Published: 22 Aug 2014 at 07:04hrs | 7 | by Yoliswa Dube
Zimbabwe artistes set for Afripraise UK Gospel Music Festival
Several Zimbabwean gospel artistes will participate in the inaugural Afripraise Concert to take place in Edinburg (02 August), Manchester (16 August) and London (23 August). The concert,...Published: 19 Jul 2014 at 18:36hrs | 2 | by Blessed Kapesa
Deported Joyous Celebration member, immigration clears air
THE Department of Immigration says Sphumelele Mbambo - a member of South African gospel outfit Joyous Celebration Choir - was refused entry into Zimbabwe last week because she did not have a work perm...Published: 17 Jul 2014 at 06:59hrs | 5 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Joyous Celebration member deported from Zimbabwe
Spumelele Mbambo, a member of award - winning South African gospel outfit Joyous Celebration Choir, was deported on arrival at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport last Thursday for flouting Zimbabwe's immigr...Published: 14 Jul 2014 at 15:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Deborah Fraser to perform at Prophet Makandiwa's 'Judgment Night 2'
Top South African gospel divas Hlengiwe Mhlaba and Deborah Fraser will be performing at the much hyped "Judgment Night 2" to be held at the National Sports Stadium this Saturday.United Family...Published: 17 Apr 2014 at 06:25hrs | 2 | by Yeukai Karengezeka
Why Mandela never forgave ex-wife, Winnie
Nelson Mandela was laid to rest on 15th Dec 2013. John Carlin in his new book 'Knowing Mandela,' reveals why he never forgave the former wife who has featured through out the 10 day mourning period ...Published: 08 Feb 2014 at 14:35hrs | 11 | by Extracted from Knowing Mandela by John Carlin
Charambas delight Aussie audiences
Pastor Charles and Olivia Charamba performed to full houses during their recent four concert tour of Australia.Popularly known as Fishers of Men, the duo performed in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydn...Published: 31 Oct 2013 at 05:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Joyous Celebration member kills self
The suicide of former Joyous Celebration 10 member Emmanuel Motubatsi has shocked music lovers.The singer, who was popularly known as SK, took his life on Wednesday on what was his 31st birthd...Published: 14 Oct 2013 at 05:35hrs | 27 | by Staff Reporter
Lundi jets in for Harare concert
South Africa's gospel prodigy Lundi Tyamara is expected to jet into the country today for a gospel concert dubbed Torumbidza Season 1 to be held at Harare Gardens on October 5.The musician, wh...Published: 29 Sep 2013 at 07:44hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
SA gospel artiste Solly Mahlangu to perform in Bulawayo
AWARD-winning South African gospel artiste Solly Mahlangu will next month perform in Bulawayo. Mahlangu will be in the city on 1 September for the an...Published: 15 Aug 2013 at 00:45hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
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