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The rise of female maskandi artists in Zimbabwe: A call to action

Maskandi music, a genre deeply ingrained in the rich cultural heritage of the Matebele people of Zimbabwe, has long been dominated by male artists from the Matebeleland region. The likes of Zinjaziyamluma, Majozi, and Amachwane Amahle have…

Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 17:12hrs | 559 | by Mcasiseli Brandon Gwaza

Valentine's treat for maskandi lovers

The countdown to the day reserved to celebrate love, February 14, has begun with its traditional colours - red and white - set to be the most worn in the coming week. The overrated day has in the past, been filled with Valentine's beauty c…

Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 22:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

UMkhosi Release Hot sizzling Album

Mthwakazi Maskandi icon Mkhosi Ndlovu has released his third album entitled 'Umshado Wephepha'. "Court Wedding"The album was recorded at 2088, one of the biggest  Studios in South Africa. After two successful albums 'Isheleni Lami' an…

Published: 21 Apr 2018 at 20:51hrs | 5 | by Nkosini Tshuma

Mlandi Wetshitshi Inyoni Emnyami to launch CD

Fast-rising new kid on the block and maskandi artist Mlandi Wetshitshi Inyoni Emnyami is set to launch his second album on the 5th of August in Tembisa Enhlanzeni Hostel."I am inviting people to come and guide me as I launch my second albu…

Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 13:50hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Ezechwane To Launch new album in Jo'burg

Ezechwane maskandi group will be launching a new 12 track album in Johannesburg on the 16th of December 2016 at Alec Goschel Park (Beria park) starting  from 10am and ending at  6pm.Speaking from Johannesburg, one of the group me…

Published: 13 Dec 2016 at 07:18hrs | 3 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah

Abafana bakaMzilikazi Maskandi group release sizzling hot DVD.

Abafana bakaMzilikazi Maskandi group based in South Africa have released a a thrilling DVD of Maskandi music.Beven Tshuma, a manager of a maskandi music group based in Tembisa Johannesburg led by a Tsholotsho born artist said the long awai…

Published: 06 Dec 2016 at 14:06hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

Heir to the throne identified

JOHANNESBURG - Mthandeni aka Igcokama Elisha consolidated his position as the Maskandi heir to the throne upon the official launch of his 'Zim branch' at the Berea Park yesterday. Multitudes from all corners of the country graced the …

Published: 28 Nov 2016 at 11:20hrs | 5 | by Vusmann

Maskandi Music Festival End Of The Year

Sokuphinde kwanzeka futhi Usomaqhinga DMM ujabulise abalandeli kwelaseHoneydew exoxa leBulawayo24.com umholi waleliqembu uDumisani Mthombeni edlulisa ukubonga kubalandeli bomculo kaMaskandi abaseHoneydew Walala wasala kwelaseDiepsloop laph…

Published: 26 Nov 2016 at 06:59hrs | 2 | by Entertainment Reporter

Mthandeni Igcokama Elisha to launch a Zimbabwe branch

The fan group of the popular South African Maskandi musician known as Mthandeni Igcokama Elisha Manqele is set to officially launch a Zimbabwean fan branch in Berea on the 27th of November 2016, starting from 10am.Switchbod Arts Magazine l…

Published: 16 Nov 2016 at 13:57hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah

Insukamini releases third album

JOHANNESBURG - Maskandi group Insukamini released their third album titled Uchakid'uchelesile at the Berea Park on Saturday.This 13 track album was composed and led vocally by Chris Ncube. The event was well attended and the audience was k…

Published: 14 Nov 2016 at 18:08hrs | 3 | by Vusmann

'Ama V.I.P' about to turn up the heat in Zim Maskandi circles

Johanbesburg - The heat is just about to go up like flames of a raging wildfire in the Mthwakazi Maskandi scene with the arrival of the new boys who go by the name Ama V.I.P.The Zimbabwean born duo are set to take the genres musical circle…

Published: 17 Oct 2016 at 13:24hrs | | by Beven Tshuma

Zimbabwean maskandi artist pays tribute to Tsholotsho FC

The Zimbabwean-Tsholotsho born Mzansi based Maskandi artist, Dumisani Mkhokheli Mthombeni aka Usomaqhinga DMM, says he is paying tribute to his home football team,Tsholotsho FC, through dedicating a track to it in his second album released…

Published: 28 Sep 2016 at 17:59hrs | 2 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah

Maskandi heavyweights set to release sizzling hot DVD video

The Zimbabwean group - Abafana baka Mzilikazi crowned as the best stage performers amongst the Mthwakazi Maskandi circles are set to release their second DVD video during the first week of October.The top maskandi music group led by the ta…

Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 17:10hrs | 1 | by Lincon Goldz

#CHALLENGE: Tsholotsho King raises the bar

TEMBISA - Maskandi sensation Tsholotsho King has a thrown a very hard challenge to fellow Mthwakazi Maskandi artists in this celebrated cultural genre.In a bid to improve sound quality, the Tsholotsho King, aka Isban'esinamandla, has grace…

Published: 03 Sep 2016 at 07:45hrs | 14 | by Vusmann

Umenyiwe kuDVD shoot yaBafana bakaMzilikazi

Phelela zulu eDiepsloot ext 2 and 8 mhlaka 3 September lapho okuze kuneDVD shoot yaBafana bakaMzilikazi backed up izihlabane zoMaskandi:Amajahamahle, Amalanda mhlomphe; Tsholotsho king; Amafikamahle; Abafana bakoGodlwayo; fezela omnyama; A…

Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 12:19hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Mthwakazi Maskandi artist makes waves in South Africa

Meet Omega Mkhosi Ndlovu born and bred at Ezidulini at Bhuka area in Nkayi. UMkhosi of Isheleni lami fame as he is popularly known in the music fraternity, started his career singing at Ezidulini Primary School ."I grew up like any other b…

Published: 02 Mar 2016 at 15:40hrs | 6 | by Nkosini Tshuma

Prince of Maskandi looming

TSHOLOTSHO - TAKEN by the desire of being famous, many youngsters jump on the musical bandwagon but thus not the case with Thamsanqa. The debutant has cut the mustard, surely umthwenthwe uhlaba usamila njalo inkunzi ikhethwa ematholeni.Tha…

Published: 02 Jan 2016 at 08:23hrs | 4 | by Vusmann

Amajahamahle bring maskandi with a difference

JOHANNESBURG - Maskandi singers have usually been known to use the Zulu/Ndebele traditional music genre to fight personal wars, but Amajamahle are out to change all that.The group, made up of mainly people from Tsholotsho, Esigodini and Gw…

Published: 04 May 2015 at 14:39hrs | 2 | by Mxolisi Ncube

Zimbabwean maskandi nominated for SATMA best video of the year!

Zimbabwean maskandi muso, Mxolisi Mavundla's  video titled Amakhosi taken from his latest album Kobandayo has been nominated for video of the year in this year's South African Traditional Music Awards SATMA Awards 2013.Mxolisi Mavundl…

Published: 26 Jun 2013 at 15:31hrs | | by Mxolisi Khulekani Mavundla

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