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Chivayo's lavish gifts to Jah Prayzah nears US$1 million
Flamboyant and controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has reportedly lavished close to US$1 million in cars and cash on Jah Prayzah, making the award-winning musician the largest beneficiary of th...Published: 11 May 2025 at 16:39hrs | 883 | by Staff reporter
Macheso heaps praises on Nsimbi zeZhwane
Popular Zimbabwean musician Alick Macheso has heaped praise on music group Nsimbi zeZhwane, describing them as masters of their craft who have made a significant mark in the local entertainment scene....Published: 08 May 2025 at 11:18hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini Set to serenade fans on Valentine's day
Renowned musician Jeys Marabini will kick off his 2025 calendar with a special Valentine's Day performance tomorrow at Zarah Lounge. The event, dubbed the Golden XCape and sponsored by Golden Pilsener...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:31hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Mazibuko, model clash over US$180
Sipho Mazibuko, the founder of Miss Rural Zimbabwe and a controversial model coach, is embroiled in a dispute with one of her models, Grace Sibanda, from Matabeleland South province, over a passport d...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:28hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini dismisses Mazibuko debt claims
Celebrated musician Jeys Marabini has dismissed allegations made by former modelling coach Sipho Mazibuko, who claimed he owes her money stemming from events that occurred in the early 2000s. Mazibuko...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:07hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Steve Dyer and the making of Tuku Music
When Steve Dyer speaks of the late Oliver Mtukudzi, it's as if the Zimbabwean music legend is still with us. In a recent interview with Sunday Life, Dyer reminisced about Tuku in the present tense, su...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:14hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini celebrated at concert honouring his musical legacy
Friends, fans, and family will come together tomorrow to celebrate the life and career of one of Zimbabwe's music icons, Jeys Marabini, at a special concert in Bulawayo. The event, titled "Friends of ...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:45hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
8 iconic musicians from Bulawayo
Bulawayo has a rich musical tradition and has been home to several iconic musicians who have made significant contributions to Zimbabwean and African music.These musicians have not only entert...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:41hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Dr Obert Mpofu descends on Umguza with a heavy might
Thousands gathered in Umguza as the people of Umguza converged to celebrate Africa Day while interacting with the ZANU PF National Secretary-General Dr. Obert Moses Mpofu. Dr. Obert Mpofu, the...Published: 28 May 2024 at 15:06hrs | 57 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ndebeles will never be good enough for the rabid tribalists
Being born into a Ndebele, Kalanga or Sotho family in Zimbabwe can be a bewildering, challenging and frustrating affair. If you were born in Bulilima, Matabeleland South, like Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 08:15hrs | 11 | by Tafiranyika @tafimhaka
Jeys Marabini celebrates 34 years of Afro-pop excellence
JEYS Marabini, the Afro-Pop legend who has been rocking the music scene for over three decades, is ready to wow his fans with a series of shows across the country and beyond this year. The artiste, wh...Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini to share stage with Freddy Gwala in the UK
ORGANISERS of the Rhythms of Southern Africa: A Musical Journey tour have unveiled venues for shows that will be held in the United Kingdom.The shows are set to be headlined by Zimbabwe jazz m...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 16:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bags for Jeys Marabini packed, ready to go
BULAWAYO's jazz music superstar, Jeys Marabini has packed his bags and ready to go. The Xola hitmaker is ready to prove that he is a force to reckon with in his United Kingdom (UK) tour where he will ...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 20:31hrs | 15 | by Christopher 'Mawande' Ncube
Master KG to headline Sanganai/Hlanganani gig
South African musician and record producer Master KG, known as Kgaogelo Moagi, is all set to be the headline act at the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo closing concert in Bulawayo.The 1...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Busi Ncube brings back Ilanga
BUSI Ncube must be a staunch Highlanders FC fan! This was evidenced by the black and white pants she wore at the Ilanga Tribute Concert held at The Place in Bulawayo on Sunday.At 60, one proba...Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 06:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Magwegwe to host gig to fight music piracy
THE Zimbabwe Musicians and General Arts Trustee (ZIMGAT) under the Zimbabwe Musicians Fund (ZMF) has organised a music show on June 10 and 11, 2023 at Magwegwe grounds in Bulawayo aimed at fighting mu...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini 'snubs' Harare invite
AFRO-POP musician Jeys Marabini has turned down calls by music promoters to move to Harare amid efforts to brace his successful musical career, citing his infinite love for Bulawayo.Speaking a...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zima nominees list detached from reality'
WHILE in other countries music awards have been hailed for recognising creativity, in Zimbabwe awards have been the subject of intense debate forcing many to lose interest in them.Several arti...Published: 10 May 2023 at 06:00hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
The Nkulumane Complex: A sleeping giant
The Nkulumane Mall is named after Nkulumane who was King Mzilikazi's son. Nkulumane was born in Mhlahlandlela, near modern-day Pretoria in South Africa. Nkulumane was named after Kuruman, where Dr. Ro...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 10:18hrs | 267 | by Mncedisi Nyathi
WATCH: 'Stop chasing people from South Africa' Jeys Marabini says
Award winning musician Jeys Marabini has used an impromptu rendition with Ivory Sikepe to plead with Africans to unite and realise that they are a beautiful people with a wealth of inheritance. ...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 11:41hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Jeys Marabini is back!
Afro-Jazz musician Jeys Marabini announced his return on stage through an awe-inspiring performance on Saturday night during the launch of his 10th album titled Xola. He performed in front of a packed...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
All set for Jeys Marabini 10th album launch
EVERYTHING is in place for seasoned artiste, Jeys Marabini's much-anticipated 10th album launch this Saturday at the home of arts, the Bulawayo Theatre.Jeys said he is geared up for the launch...Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 04:57hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube pays US$8 500 for Sandra Ndebele's latest album
November 12, 2022, will go down in the history of the arts in Bulawayo and Zimbabwe, not only as a celebration of Sandra Ndebele's 20-year career but as the day an album launch united the arts sector....Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini ready to perform at Zimbabwe Jazz fest
JAZZ muso, Jeys Marabini who was no longer to perform due to a debilitating illness is ready to return to the stage for his first public performance.The legendary musician is set to reunite wi...Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 06:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Majaivana's love-hate relationship with Bulawayo
BULAWAYO is a subject that runs like a thread through Lovemore Majaivana's extensive catalogue of music.Perhaps, because he hails from the city, some might take it as given that Majaivana, wit...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini recovering
LEGENDARY musician Jeys Marabini has paid homage to President Emmerson Mnangagwa as well as his fans for their continued support at a time when he has been unwell.Jeys has been struggling with...Published: 05 Sep 2022 at 06:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZRP mass displays wow Master KG
TOP South African artiste Master KG yesterday joined Zimbabweans to celebrate the country's 42nd Independence anniversary at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo.Bulawayo played host to the main ...Published: 19 Apr 2022 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives for the celebrations, 82 buses ferry people across the country
ALL is set for the 42nd national Independence Day celebrations at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo tomorrow with President Mnangagwa, who will lead today and tomorrow's events, having arrived in the ...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa invites Chamisa, ex-ministers to Uhuru celebrations
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Independence was brought about by all Zimbabweans living or dead, hence he is inviting all political parties, current and former Government Ministers for the main celebrat...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 19:21hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Independence beyond politics, says Jeys Marabini
RENOWNED musician Jeys Marabini has implored Zimbabweans to set aside their differences and join hands in celebrating the country's independence.Zimbabwe celebrates 42 years of independence th...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Star-studded lineup for Independence celebrations
BULAWAYO will make history after being named the second city to host the main Independence celebrations at Barbourfields Stadium this year.Since 1980, the main celebrations have been held in H...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No Covid-19 tests for Uhuru attendance
COVID-19 tests will not be required from vaccinated members of the public who want to attend the Independence Day main celebrations to be held at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo on 18 April....Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini brewing something for 2022
Multi-talented contemporary and jazz musician Jeys Marabini has said he is working on something new for 2022.Catching up with the Filabusi-born musician, he did not want to share much about wh...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Marabini says extended lockdown exposed fly-by-night artistes
SEASONED Afro-pop singer Jeys Marabini says the extended COVID-19-induced lockdown has weeded out fly-by-night musicians, leaving real artistes standing their ground despite loss of income.In ...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Minister guarantees showbiz return
YOUTH, Sport, Arts and Recreation deputy minister Tinomudaishe Machakaire on Friday met with Bulawayo-based artists and assured them of the imminent reopening of the showbiz sector after it had remain...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Catching up with Lovemore Majaivana
IT was quite refreshing to be able to speak to Lovemore Majaivana again after 13 years. False rumours had begun to do the rounds that he was dead.In 2008, we boarded the same flight from Harar...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:32hrs | 13 | by Fred Zindi
Marabini switches to reggae
AFRO-POP ace Jeys Marabini will face the biggest test of his career with his new reggae track and video, Jah Deliver Us, as he seeks to expand his market and fan base.The award-winning artiste...Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 06:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini to drop a massive single
Afro-Jazz musician, Jeys Marabini says he will be dropping a new single in the coming days that will surprise many people as he has deviated from his traditional beat. Born Majahawodwa Ndlovu,...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt neglects artistes under COVID-19, says Marabini
SEVERAL artistes across genres and arts promoters have accused government of neglect, plunging them into abject poverty through the strict COVID-19-induced lockdowns.The ban on live music conc...Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini, Sandy join forces
AFRO-POP ace Jeys Marabini has for the first time engaged in a collaboration with a female artiste, Sandra "Sandy" Ndebele-Sibindi, for a top-drawer production.The two Bulawayo artistes collab...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 07:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Louis Mhlanga excited at Bulawayo return
SOUTH Africa-based jazz guitarist, Louis Mhlanga is relishing returning to perform in the city after a three-year hiatus.Mhlanga is set to feature in the 2019 Spring Feelings Jazz Show schedul...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 08:44hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mixed feelings over Harare artistes at Econet gig
Econet Wireless' Ziyawa kuEcoCash promotion's first monthly draw in Bulawayo was a resounding success despite efforts by some groups in the city to bar people from attending because of the inclusion o...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa's Econet in tribalism storm
Econet Wireless a Telecommunications giant owned by Dr Strive Masiyiwa has court tribalism storm after advertising an all-Shona arts line-up for an event to be held on Saturday at Bulawayo's City Hall...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 09:11hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mthwakazi blocks Econet from bringing Jah Prayzah & Winky to Bulawayo
Mthwakazi Republic Party, MRP, has ordered giant mobiles phone service provider, Econet, to reverse the decision to bring Harare based top Zimbabwean musicians Jah Prayzah and Winky D to perform at a ...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 08:13hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Themba Ndlovu, Louis Mhlanga collaborate on new album
YESTERYEAR top musician Themba Ndlovu is set to collaborate with renowned South Africa- based Zimbabwean singer and talented guitarist Louis Mhlanga on his forthcoming album titled Spirits Rejoice, se...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:07hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Kwejani band is back!
AFTER an eight-year hiatus, Victoria Falls' sungura group Kwejani Band is back with a seven-track album. Fronted by Sizwangendaba Ncube, the Jambezi-based band had starved its fans who had bee...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 23:06hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
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 | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Thomas Mapfumo's long stay in Zim justified'
Chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo is yet to return to the United States having flown into the country at the beginning of December last year for countrywide gigs running under the banner Mu...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 12:00hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Ailing Mtukudzi misses Coca-Cola awards
Superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi failed to attend the ZBC Coca-Cola winners' prize-giving ceremony held at a local hotel yesterday in Harare due to an undisclosed illness.Popularly known as Sa...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 11:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya salutes Marabini
CHIMURENGA music icon Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo has heaped praise on Bulawayo Afro-pop musician, Jeys Marabini, for his music prowess and saluted him for putting Bulawayo on the music world map....Published: 12 Dec 2018 at 05:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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