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Professor and Dr Malinga to perform at Uhuru Festival
NQOZA Entertainment will host the first ever Uhuru Festival at the City Hall car park in Bulawayo that will be graced by top South African acts Professor and Dr Malinga on April 28 to shutdown this ye...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:35hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
Kwaito dons billed for ZITF closing
SOUTH Africa's Kwaito king Professor and Dr Malinga will shut down the 2018 edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair with a performance at the Large City Hall car park on April 28.They...Published: 10 Apr 2018 at 07:02hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Madlela Day gig draws thousands
Madlela Day in Gwanda on Saturday turned out to be the show of the month as more than 2 000 fans thronged Pelandaba Stadium.It was an Easter treat for the fans who joined Madlela in celebratin...Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 06:50hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter
'I can cure cancer'
A GWANDA man claims his ancestors told him to heal cancer or else die a slow painful death from the ailment.Stanley Ndlovu (66) has since become the toast of Simbumbumbu Village in Gwanda wher...Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 05:54hrs | 1409 | by Staff reporter
What's stopping collabos between Bulawayo, Harare music giants?
PERHAPS the genuine gesture of showing the world, fans or people that there are no squabbles, beefs, hostilities or hatred among artistes, collaborations have been a rare occasion between Bulawayo and...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:26hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
Nceku, Madlela tease fans with video skit
CHRISTIAN comedian Nceku and axe-wielding character Madlela Skhobokhobo seem to be brewing something hilarious after the two shared pictures of a video skit that they are filming on social media....Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 06:26hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Madlela won't follow Majaivana's footsteps
RHUMBA music expert, Madlela Sikhobokhobo, who stormed the industry when he dropped a foot-stopping hit titled Ngamnanka has dismissed any chances of him following Lovemore Majaivana who broke Zimbabw...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 17:44hrs | 904 | by Staff reporter
Madlela in death hoax
AXE wielding Rhumba musician cum actor Madlela Skhobokhobo woke up yesterday morning to the news that he had died at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo.Social media was abuzz with a poster doi...Published: 08 Feb 2018 at 06:51hrs | 1385 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland artists marginalised?
The dust is finally settling concerning the 2017 end of year charts that always trigger debate revolving especially around the voting criterion which different armchair critics across the country beli...Published: 14 Jan 2018 at 16:33hrs | 1188 | by staff reporter
Esigodini hosts Voter Registration concert
Revolutionary greetings comrades.Voting is every citizen's constitutional right. Those that dare ignore this right and not vote are in most cases punished by being led by non-leaders. Leaders ...Published: 13 Jan 2018 at 09:03hrs | 618 | by Khulani David Ndhlovu
Madlela to celebrate success with gala
MULTI-TALENTED artiste Madlela Sikhobokhobo will be holding an inaugural music festival dubbed Madlela Day on 23 December at Phelandaba Stadium in Gwanda to celebrate his success in the arts industry....Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:17hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
Kalanga musicians light Skyz MetroFM awards nominees
In another show of consistency, three Kalanga artists, Tish Malaba, Clement Magwaza and Martin Sibanda, have been nominated for yet another set of the prestigious music awards.The inaugural Sk...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 20:20hrs | 1398 | by Staff Reporter
Madlela mourns man who died dancing to his song
RHUMBA musician Madlela S'khobokhobo has mourned the 60-year-old man Mangangi Mathe, who collapsed and died in Sizinda, Bulawayo last Saturday, reportedly after dancing to his hit track Ngamnanka uSaM...Published: 08 Nov 2017 at 05:37hrs | 1340 | by Staff reporter
60-year-old dies dancing to Ngamnank'SamaMo
THE Zimbabwe Boxing Federation (ZBF) National Championship Tournament prematurely ended on Sunday at Sizinda South Beer Garden in Bulawayo after a patron collapsed and died on the spot.Mangang...Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 05:19hrs | 1082 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF activists 'visit' Nkomo, clean up city ahead of rally
HUNDREDS of Zanu-PF supporters yesterday gathered at late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's statue in Bulawayo before marching in the city, as they mobilised people to attend the youth interface rally to ...Published: 04 Nov 2017 at 05:22hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Uhuru, Winnie Khumalo set for Mugabe rally in Bulawayo
It's a party at a rally as South Africa's Uhuru, Winnie Khumalo combine with Zimbabwe's Madlela Sikhobokhobo to thrill thousands of youths who will throng Bulawayo's White City Stadium for the Youth P...Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 22:27hrs | 1250 | by Staff reporter
Dan Tshanda returns to Bulawayo
DALOM Music front man Dan Tshanda is excited to be returning to Bulawayo with his stable next month for a performance at the inaugural Splash Festival to revive the genre locally.The music sta...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 04:51hrs | 1411 | by Staff reporter
Street carnival heralds Intwasa
The Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo roars to life today with a street carnival where up to 2 000 thousand people are expected to parade showcasing their various acts and artistic costumes.The...Published: 27 Sep 2017 at 06:23hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Madlela welcomes new baby
Fast rising musician, Madlela Skhobokhobo (real name Bashimane Mothusi Ndlovu) known for his eccentric character and axe wielding antics recently showed off his gentle side when he shared pictures of ...Published: 21 Sep 2017 at 06:18hrs | 997 | by Staff reporter
Is Bulawayo City Hall venue cursed?
EVER since music promoters turned to the Large City Hall car park to host local and international shows, it seems the gigs have been marred by unprecedented poor turnouts.The venue - located i...Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 12:00hrs | 2261 | by Staff reporter
Cassper Nyovest's Bulawayo show flops
Bulawayo's Large City Hall has proved to be a dungeon for artists, with both locals and internationals failing to draw reasonable crowds at the open space venue.South African hip-hop star Cass...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 10:02hrs | 5111 | by Staff reporter
Madlela makes top cops dance
Ngamnanka uSaMamoe hit-maker Madlela Skhobokhobo stole the show on Saturday at the 18th edition of the Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner-General's Funfair in Bulawayo, after sending the crowd into...Published: 11 Sep 2017 at 05:57hrs | 1262 | by Staff reporter
Madlela becomes face of Zapalala
ZAPALALA Supermarket has been charmed by Bulawayo-based artiste Madlela Skhobokhobo and have made him their brand ambassador.The supermarket group is running a Mega Price Drop Promotion which ...Published: 07 Sep 2017 at 06:38hrs | 810 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo snubs Babes Wodumo
Bulawayo's Large City Hall car park continues to cause headaches for show promoters in Bulawayo following another poorly attended show headlined by South Africa's artiste, Babes Wodumo.To save...Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 06:29hrs | 1431 | by Staff reporter
LEST WE FORGET: The Zipra commander who lost his sight in combat
PEOPLE from all walks of life will tomorrow converge on various places across the country to commemorate the Heroes Day, a day set aside to remember the sacrifices made by the gallant sons and daughte...Published: 13 Aug 2017 at 13:09hrs | 717 | by Staff reporter
Musicians ready to rock the City of Kings as it comes ALIVE tonight
BULAWAYO tonight comes alive as the city's best musicians are set to light up the stage at the Large City Hall car park during the Celebrating Local Talent Concert, which will be broadcast live on ZBC...Published: 12 Aug 2017 at 07:15hrs | 371 | by Staff Reporter
Bev, Madlela, Jeys invade Nkulumane
Rhumba musician Madlela Skhobokhobo, Bev and the Sexy Angels, Iyasa and Jeys Marabini will today spearhead a free musical show for Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) who are on a programme to raise aw...Published: 05 Aug 2017 at 09:21hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Nephat Madlela - a Zimbabwe liberation war-national hero
One after another they depart to the Creator, in the same manner they departed from the then Rhodesia into the wilderness in neighboring countries for the liberation struggle. This is the story of our...Published: 01 Aug 2017 at 10:40hrs | 2875 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Babes Wodumo 'confirms' Bulawayo gig
SOUTH Africa's Babes Wodumo disappointed fans in Bulawayo last year after failing to attend the Kalawa Homecoming Party where she was billed to perform claiming to have missed her flight to the city....Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 06:43hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
Skhobokhobo preaches political tolerance
Man of the moment Madlela Skhobokhobo says music is apolitical and is meant to entertain people and nothing else.This comes after Madlela Skhobokhobo, real name Bashimane Mothusi Ndlovu, of th...Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 07:11hrs | 853 | by Staff reporter
ZBCtv to broadcast live Bulawayo concert
ZBCTV as part of promoting local content, will broadcast live a concert where Bulawayo musicians who won and were a part of the city's awards will perform.The concert dubbed Celebrating Local ...Published: 22 Jul 2017 at 10:45hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
LIVE: Mugabe rally
15:16 President Mugabe says Matabeleland North has created a name for itself as a province."Well done Mat North. Let other provinces learn. To those who have hosted the rallies, keep your ...Published: 21 Jul 2017 at 10:48hrs | 2732 | by Staff reporter
Madlela to perform for Mugabe
MAN-of-the-moment, Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu, popularly known as Madlela Skhobokhobo, will be performing at the Presidential Youth Interface rally in Lupane tomorrow.Lots of entertainment will ...Published: 20 Jul 2017 at 06:38hrs | 1477 | 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 | 393 | by Staff reporter
Glitz and glamour at Bulawayo Arts Awards
Upon the announcement of the inaugural Bulawayo Arts Awards a few months ago, the organisers of the event were criticised for trying to counter other national arts awards. There were doubts whether th...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 10:28hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Arts Awards winners - list
Outstanding Actress (Schools)Anita Moyo (Eveline Girls) Outstanding Actor (Schools)Nobert Makoche (Gifford Boys) &nb...Published: 01 Jul 2017 at 18:55hrs | 2631 | by Staff reporter
All set for Bulawayo Arts Awards
Bulawayo City Hall in the City of Queens and Kings plays host to the inaugural ceremony of the much-anticipated Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) on Friday.Given the socio-economic situation in the c...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:05hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru's NPP heads for split
THE convention to elect the National People's Party (NPP) leadership hangs in balance after it was pushed forward for the third time amid fears the party fronted by former Vice-President Joice Mujuru ...Published: 12 Jun 2017 at 07:44hrs | 1225 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru dissolves Bulawayo party structures
THE Dr Joice Mujuru-led National People's Party (NPP) has dissolved its Bulawayo structures facing widening divisions along factional and tribal lines emanating from disputed internal polls held in Ap...Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 06:50hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru suspends the NPP elected structures in Bulawayo province
In a sad move that puts a dent on the prospects of Zimbabwean opposition parties ever removing ZanuPF regime from power, the Mujuru-led NPP has suspended its elected structures in Bulawayo province. ...Published: 30 May 2017 at 13:02hrs | 1340 | by Sindisiwe Mkandla
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 | 706 | by Phakama Sizwe
Bulawayo Music Carnival back!
FOLLOWING last year's successful holding of the inaugural Bulawayo Music Carnival, organisers want to have another go at it this year with a mouth-watering line up of artistes from the city.Th...Published: 10 May 2017 at 06:49hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
'Thina siyiBosso,' sings Madlela
POPULAR comedian and signer Madlela S'khobokhobo has released a single, Thina siyiBosso - dedicated to his favourite team - Highlanders FC.Known for hit track, Ngamnanka uSaMaMoe, the mu...Published: 05 May 2017 at 06:52hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru party elects Bulawayo executive
THE Joice Mujuru-led National People's Party (NPP) Bulawayo chapter has elected its new provincial leadership, replacing the team that had been in office since the former Vice-President broke ranks wi...Published: 03 May 2017 at 06:55hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter
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 | 424 | 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 | 492 | by Staff reporter
Madlela, Majaivana clash
COMEDIAN and musician Madlela recently stirred Derick Sipho Majaivana's ire with his comical video posted on YouTube requesting the return of his legendary musician father Lovemore Majaivana....Published: 26 Feb 2017 at 09:52hrs | 937 | by Staff reporter
The young dynamic Mthethwa
Hie, my name is Emms Nyambose and I am 28 years. I am young upcoming artist who has not got the exposure to show what Zimbabwe (Bulawayo) has got. I write this article because of the many undiscov...Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 16:33hrs | 626 | by Emmanuel Mthethwa
S'khobokhobo makes ZBCTv debut tonight
AFTER successfully breaking into the South African entertainment scene through movies sold on street corners and shops, comical actor Bashimane Ndlovu, better known by his stage name Madlela S'kho...Published: 10 Feb 2017 at 05:33hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Things you didn't know about Zimbabwe
1. The first black university graduate in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) was Tennyson Hlabangana from Hope Fountain.2. The first black Masters degree graduate was Peter Sivalo Mahlangu from Nkayi, author...Published: 06 Feb 2017 at 20:36hrs | 3344 | by Extracted from George M Mkhwanazi's Wall.
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