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Selmor now on Tuku gig line-up
Selmor Mtukudzi has confirmed her participation in the inaugural Oliver Mtukudzi International Arts Festival (OMIFA) following consultations with stakeholders. Initially omitted from the festi...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:04hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Latest ZiG song unites musicians
Kulcha Houz Studios, a prominent creative space in Harare, has become a key hub for Zimbabwean musical talent. It hosts studios in the central business district and Belvedere, where artists like Freem...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:28hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls Carnival roars to life
THE annual Victoria Falls Carnival kicks off today in the resort town, with 30 artistes expected to rock the three-day jamboree.The carnival, which runs until Sunday, will set the tone for the...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo apologises to Macheso
RENOWNED Chimurenga musician, Thomas Mapfumo has apologised for undermining fellow Zimbabwean artists live on air.During his visit to Zimbabwe, as Mukanya as Mapfumo is affectionately known in...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 07:02hrs | | by newzimbabwe
'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 | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya belittles Macheso
Like or hate him, Chimerenga Music legend Dr Thomas Mapfumo has carved a niche for himself for straight talk and dry jokes. Last week, in a televised interview, Mapfumo, known by his legion of...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 07:49hrs | | 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 | 1 | by staff reporter
Star FM listeners' complain about number of prophets adverts
Radio station, Star FM last Tuesday hosted a question and answer session at its studios with various online personalities to shed light on the unprecedented dominance of prophets' advertisements on th...Published: 26 Oct 2017 at 17:40hrs | | 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 | 4 | 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 | 3 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah: Cut out for international audience?
EVER since fully establishing himself as a force to reckon with on the local music scene a few years ago, Jah Prayzah has been growing from strength to strength, dazzling crowds everywhere he performs...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 11:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hugh Masekela has no plans to settle in Zimbabwe
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed trumpeter, singer and songwriter, Hugh Masekela has rubbished reports that he is considering settling in Zimbabwe.There has been speculation about the South African m...Published: 28 Feb 2016 at 17:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Arts managers chase elusive Zim audiences
With no formal training school in the field; arts managers say it has been a struggle to lure Zimbabwean audiences to their various art forms. Impressed by the reported successes of religious leaders ...Published: 05 Feb 2016 at 05:32hrs | 1 | by ZimPAS
Mango Groove steals show at Victoria Falls Carnival
South African group Mango Groove stole the show at the just-ended fourth edition of the three-day Jameson-Victoria Falls Carnival. The event brought excitement to the Zimbabwean entertainment scene an...Published: 05 Jan 2016 at 05:40hrs | | by Peter Tanyanyiwa
Third train for Vic Falls Carnival
ORGANISERS of the annual Jameson Vic Falls Carnival, Africa's most exciting New Year's festival, have added a third train to cater for the increased number of patrons expected to attend the event whic...Published: 24 Dec 2015 at 08:24hrs | | by Melissa Mpofu
Zahara back in Zimbabwe
Afro-soul songstress Zahara who was early this year beset by rumours of alcoholism, a dwindling career and a break-up is headed for Harare in December.Zahara, who shot to fame after her hit tr...Published: 16 Nov 2015 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Jive for Gushungo
IT'S here.The long-awaited 91st birthday party for President Mugabe, which is celebrated under the auspices of the 21st February Movement, will be held today in Victoria Falls.And all...Published: 28 Feb 2015 at 20:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tribalism, the elephant in Zimbabwe's room
Recently fast food outlet Chicken Slice and drinks maker Coca Cola faced a barrage of criticism in Zimbabwe after they spelt Ndebele names wrongly in their media campaigns.Many feel the respon...Published: 13 Jan 2015 at 09:37hrs | | by NqabaM
Shanky, Jusa to co-host ZIMAA UK awards
UNITED KINGDOM - The Adams Park Conference Centre in High Wycombe on Saturday is the venue for the annual Zimbabwe Music and Arts Awards UK (ZIMAA UK) 2014.This year, the awards are sponsored ...Published: 25 Nov 2014 at 19:34hrs | | by Admin
Bulawayo24 News nominated for ZIMAA UK Award
LONDON - Bulawayo24 News has been nominated for this year's Zimbabwe Music and Arts Awards (ZIMAA UK)'s 2014 Media Group of the year award.A record number of nominees for this year's ZIMAA ...Published: 19 Nov 2014 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Winky-D suffers an exodus of band members
DANCEHALL superstar Winky D is frantically trying to come up with a new band after suffering a near exodus of instrumentalists, which saw two members quitting his outfit while two others are on tour w...Published: 03 Aug 2014 at 20:46hrs | 1 | by Mtandazo Dube
Stiff contest for Zim Achievers international music award
LAST year the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) launched its International Music Artiste award category. The inaugural honour in 2013 was scooped by British-based Zimbabwean producer Rodney Rymez Hw...Published: 28 Apr 2014 at 08:11hrs | 1 | by Arts Correspondent
Zahara returns to Zimbabwe
SOUTH AFRICAN songstress Zahara's return to Harare on December 20 will be a trend-setting affair, organisers of the show have said.Chris Musabayana of Ghetto Fabulous Entertainment said besi...Published: 12 Dec 2013 at 12:31hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
'We will not legalise prostitution' says Tourism Minister
HARARE - Tourism minister Walter Mzembi has dismissed any hopes and thoughts of legalising prostitution ahead of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) conference.Mzembi told th...Published: 18 Aug 2013 at 12:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Vic Falls Carnival returns for the 'Biggest New Year's Party in Africa'
Following on from the success of its first year in 2012, the much-anticipated annual Vic Falls Carnival returns in 2013 - bigger, louder and more fun.Billed as the largest cultural infusion of...Published: 30 Jul 2013 at 13:03hrs | 1 | by Vic Falls Carnival
Mokoomba going to be the next best thing internationally
I can see a situation where Mokoomba is going to be the next best thing internationally to come out of Zimbabwe after the Bhundu Boys. At the height of their fame in the late 1980s, the Bhundu Boys we...Published: 11 Jun 2013 at 03:34hrs | | by Fred Zindi Music
Award winning - Mokoomba in 14-country tour
CELEBRATED Afro-fusion group Mokoomba on Saturday left the country for a tour of 14 countries.The tour, which will include shows in countries like Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, U...Published: 14 May 2013 at 03:02hrs | 1 | by Own Correspondent
Sniper steal Hifa thunder
As the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa), dubbed the "longest night of the year", slowly fades into a distant memory, the reminiscences that the festival left in the minds of those in a...Published: 12 May 2013 at 04:30hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Binga outfit - Mokoomba - scoop UK award
Afro-jazz outfit Mokoomba has added another star on its sparkling international profile through scooping an accolade at the Songlines Music Awards.Mokoomba won the Best Newcomer category at th...Published: 28 Apr 2013 at 08:06hrs | 1 | by Arts reporter
Zahara, Zim promoter get cosy
Music sensation Zahara and Zimbabwean music promoter Max Mugaba raised eyebrows last week after they were photographed canoodling countless times during her visit to Harare. The pair, who were...Published: 14 Mar 2013 at 04:58hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Zahara, Tuku show tonight at HICC
The posters are up, the stage is set and all that is left is for Zahara to arrive at the Harare International Airport today at midday. The "Loliwe" singer, who is headlining the show of the week at th...Published: 08 Mar 2013 at 04:54hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Nama awards blunder as top actress award goes to a man
The annual National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) was held in the City of Kings, Bulawayo yesterday. Unfortunately everything did not go as planned and there was blunder as the top actre...Published: 17 Feb 2013 at 14:15hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Intwasa thrills return to Bulawayo as the festival alive
Summer thrills returns to Bulawayo this week, when the City of Kings play host to the eighth edition of the Intwasa ko Bulawayo Arts Festival.As has become the norm, Bulawayo will for the next...Published: 17 Sep 2012 at 04:48hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
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