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Madzibaba appeals for prayers amid health struggles
Sungura music legend Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria has appealed to Zimbabweans to pray for him as he battles serious health challenges, sparking concern and an outpouring of support from fans and fello...Published: 1 hr ago | 31 | by Staff reporter
Nicholas Zakaria told to go and see Victor by Chivayo
Legendary Sungura musician Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria is the latest artiste to receive a car gift from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Posting on his social media pages from Duba...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 18:45hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Chase Skuza to launch new album
THE 'King of Kalanga' Rhumba music Chase Skuza has released a four-track album after a five year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Entitled ukuhlakanipha Yibuthutha (cleverness does not mean...Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 18:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mark Ngwazi poised for sungura throne
RISING sungura musician Mark Ngwazi is poised to take over the sungura throne if the new heights scaled by his latest offering is anything to go by.The Njanja Express frontman is riding high w...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 07:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Charambas charm villagers
THE 'First Family' of gospel music, Charles and Olivia Charamba, on Tuesday proved they were still in the game after putting up a scintillating performance during a Christmas party held in the remote ...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:47hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Popular nightspot goes up in flames
PROPERTY worth thousands of dollars was destroyed when a fire gutted Power House Nightclub popularly known as Takarangana at Mkoba Village Six Shopping Centre.Officials at the club said they l...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 06:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Low turnout at Nicholas Zakaria show
Nicholas Zakaria and his Khiama boys outfit suffered a low turnout in Centenary at Club Changaz last night due to high admission fee.The band reportedly miscalculated and charged $4 per head t...Published: 29 Apr 2018 at 12:01hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso degree campaign gathers momentum
The campaign to lobby the University of Zimbabwe to accord sungura kingpin Alick Macheso an honorary doctorate degree has gathered momentum.The campaign has mobilised 20 000 endorsements throu...Published: 01 Apr 2018 at 15:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Macheso deserves an honorary doctorate
Fans of Alick Macheso are lobbying the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) to confer an honorary doctorate on the sungura kingpin for his contribution towards development of the music industry in the country....Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 15:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zim promoter propels local artistes in SA
Plumtree-born Phakama Nkomo has made a name for himself by promoting Zimbabwean artistes such as sungura giant Alick Macheso, Nicholas Zakaria, Martin Sibanda of Ndolwane Super Sounds, Jeys Marabini a...Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 15:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
All aboard Mamvemve Express Motorways: Zimbabwe has no soul left brothers and sisters
I adored the soulful action on Thursday nights. Lovemore Majaivana could do the classic leg shuffle and shimmy with resourceful elegance noticeably better than the self-styled godfather of soul James ...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka
'Sanctions won't stop de-mining'
Illegal sanctions imposed by Western countries which led to the withdrawal of support for the clearance of landmines will not stop the work being done by the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) along the Zim...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 08:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nathaniel Manheru exposes self
Permanent secretary of information George Charamba said he is paying tribute to the late liberation singer Dickson Chingaira aka Cde Chinx, by disclosing that he is the shadowy character Nathaniel Man...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 13:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Macheso marks birthday in style
Tanza Centre was a hive of activity on Saturday night as sungura ace Alick Macheso celebrated his 49th birthday. Merrymaking was the order of the night as hundreds of music lovers braved the chilly we...Published: 12 Jun 2017 at 07:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Macheso speaks on juju
Sungura ace Alick Macheso says his success is down to hard work and not juju as some of his rivals have often alleged.Macheso, who turned 49 yesterday, told the Daily News on Sunday recently t...Published: 11 Jun 2017 at 12:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso reflects on career
TOP musician Alick Macheso turns 49 TOMORROW and has no plans to throw in the towel unless God or his fans ask him to quit. Macheso has spent 34 years in music, as, he ventured into the music ...Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 16:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria dupes revellers?
The Khiama boys' band led by Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria duped revellers in Centenary Mashonaland Central after advertising a show that never was yesterday. Fans from places around Centenary stormed Ch...Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
I'm sorry Andy, says Bev
POPULAR dancer Beverly Sibanda claims she has suffered a miscarriage.She claims she was pregnant to a baby boy by musician Andy Muridzo and was four months pregnant.Bev, as she is ...Published: 07 Apr 2017 at 14:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pregnant Bev hits the dance floor
Controversial pregnant raunchy dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda reportedly left fans asking for more during Nicholas Zakaria album launch at the Aquatic Complex in the capital over the weekend.Des...Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 11:16hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
'Music is for vagrants' comment angers Zakaria
VETERAN sungura music gaffer, Nicholas Zakaria is set to launch his 27th album in South Africa barely three months after his former band member and musical sibling, Alick Macheso launched his much- ma...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:26hrs | 2 | by Joel Tsvakwi
Macheso @ 48: Singer bares soul
ON June 10 celebrated sungura artiste, Alick Macheso, turned 48. A series of birthday shows were held but one stood out - a Friday gig at Tanza Centre in Chitungwiza, which attracted one of his be...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Macheso, Zakaria confirm joint album
Sungura artistes, Alick Macheso and the Zakaria brothers Nicholas and Zakaria are confident that they will finally do the long-promised collaborative album this year.Despite the fact, Macheso ...Published: 12 Apr 2016 at 16:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
'There's hope for Zimbabwe,' says Magaya, Makandiwa
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries founder Prophet Walter Magaya has predicted 2016 as a year of abundance and great economic fortunes for the country while his counterpart, United Fam...Published: 04 Jan 2016 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya's Night of Turn Around oversubscribed
THOUSANDS of people among them Government ministers, members of parliament and chiefs attended the Night of Turnaround 4 hosted by Prophet Walter Magaya in Waterfalls yesterday.With multitudes...Published: 08 Nov 2015 at 08:01hrs | | by Religion Writer
Prophet TB Joshua declares a new dawn for Zimbabwe
Popular Nigerian preacher, Prophet TB Joshua declared a new dawn for Zimbabwe during Prophetic, Healing and Deliverance Ministries' Night of Turnaround 4 prayer meeting in Harare last Friday.T...Published: 08 Nov 2015 at 07:51hrs | 1 | by Fatima Bulla
'Prophet Magaya crusade to enhance relations between Zimbabwe and South Africa
Zimbabwe Ambassador to South Africa Mr Isaac Moyo, said Prophet Magaya's crusade would enhance relations between Zimbabwe and South Africa particularly the promotion of religious tourism and other bus...Published: 02 Oct 2015 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nicholas Zakaria apologies to Esigodini fans
Sungura musician Nicholas Zakaria finally turned up at Esigodini on Saturday and apologised to his fans for snubbing them for Prophetic, Healing and Deliverance Ministries (PHD) international crusade ...Published: 13 Jul 2015 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Macheso determined to establish arts centre
Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso has revealed that he is determined to realise his dream of establishing an arts centre.The talented bassist and leader of the Orchestra Mberikwazvo told the ...Published: 08 Jul 2015 at 12:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'I was pretending to be holy,' says Nicholas Zakaria
SUNGURA giant Nicholas Zakaria who failed to pitch up at Esigodini Jabula Inn night spot on Saturday surfaced in Botswana for prophet Walter Magaya crusades.Not only did Zakaria attend ...Published: 07 Jul 2015 at 11:04hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Macheso, manager beef deepens
ALICK MACHESO's long-serving manager William Tsandukwa, who was fired from his job earlier this month, is now an ordinary band member at Orchestra Mberikwazvo.Macheso confirmed the development...Published: 24 May 2015 at 10:42hrs | | by Arts reporter
Xenophobia grounds Prophet Magaya
The recent wave of attacks on some African immigrants in South Africa has led to a postponement of a Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) ministries crusade which was slated for that country this m...Published: 03 May 2015 at 04:19hrs | 1 | by Fatima Bulla
Macheso, Madzibaba reunite for shows
Alick Macheso and Nicholas Zakaria will jointly perform in Mutare, Chipinge, Chisumbanje, Chiredzi and Gutu.The giant collaboration came at a time Zimbabweans have passionately requested t...Published: 06 Mar 2015 at 09:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fan reviews Nicholas Zakaria's latest album 'Rumbidzo'
Sungura godfather Nicholas Zakaria a.k.a Senior Lecturer has releases his 27th album titled "Rumbidzo" which in English means "Praise".The album carries powerful messages. ...Published: 23 Dec 2014 at 10:22hrs | 6 | by Rueben Yuda
Macheso's yet to be released album sold on Harare streets
Pirates have hit hard on sungura maestro, Alick Macheso with a yet to be released album now being sold on the streets of Harare.Thousands of copies of Macheso's yet to be released album ar...Published: 26 Aug 2014 at 20:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso birthday bash on cards
Ace sungura musician Alick Macheso will this Friday celebrate his 46th birthday at Andy Miller Hall in the capital.The Bindura-born musician will forget his legal battles and drown hi...Published: 02 Jun 2014 at 13:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mukanya gets 'wild' applause
Self exiled legendary musician Dr Thomas Mukanya Mapfumo proved he still remains popular on home soil.This follows the rapturous applause he received on T...Published: 13 Apr 2014 at 18:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Madzibaba' settles out of court
Sungura artiste Nicholas Zakaria, who was facing a $5 000 lawsuit for assaulting a police officer at one of his shows in Mbizo, is now "off the hook" after agreeing to an out-of-court settlement....Published: 04 Jun 2013 at 06:28hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Bev rocks Chiredzi
POLE dancer Beverly Sibanda and her Sexy Angels group left Chiredzi fans asking for more recently when she staged a three-day performance at Masiza Nengere Nightclub over the weekend.Beverly,...Published: 11 Mar 2013 at 06:22hrs | | by Arts reporter
Nicholas Zakaria denies assaulting a cop
Musician Nicholas Zakaria, who is facing a $5 000 lawsuit for allegedly assaulting Detective Inspector Lawrence Machingura, has refused to pay saying he did not commit the offence.Affectionat...Published: 06 Feb 2013 at 14:36hrs | | by Arts reporter
Musicians, football legends clash
THERE is entertainment galore tomorrow at Rufaro Stadium when musicians take on football legends in a charity benefit match. The match, rich in both spills and thrills, will see Premiership giants Dyn...Published: 24 Jan 2013 at 21:13hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
New Year new style, erotic dancer 'Bev' turns to apostolic dance
RAUNCHY dancer Beverly Sibanda, better known in the entertainment circles as Bev, brought the house to a standstill at one of her shows when she came on stage wearing an all-white gown like those worn...Published: 18 Jan 2013 at 04:10hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bev to feature in charity match
DANCER Beverly Sibanda is expected to feature as a medic when musicians play against soccer legends in a charity match to be held at Rufaro Stadium on January 26.Although another sensational ...Published: 14 Jan 2013 at 08:29hrs | 2 | by Arts Correspondent
Chipinge man claims to have fathered Macheso
AT a time when popular artiste Alick Macheso is riding at the crest wave of success in his music career, a 62-year-old Chipinge man of Malawian origin broke new ground this week, claiming to have fath...Published: 12 Jan 2013 at 04:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso's new style flops
SUNGURA king Alick Macheso has admitted he erred on his latest album Kwatakabva Mitunhu (Kure Kwekure) by incorporating a new style that is not popular with his fans.In an interview with News...Published: 09 Jan 2013 at 13:38hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Nicholas Zakaria to perform at Jabulani Inn, Esigodini
"Senior Lecturer" Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria will next Saturday be heading to Esigodini, where he is expected to perform at Jabulani Inn.The "senior lecturer’s" show is going...Published: 03 Oct 2012 at 04:44hrs | | by Arts reporter
Popular Zim seductive dancer brushes aside heart problem
Popular pole dancer Beverly Sibanda, affectionately known as Bev in show business, says she has recovered from her heart problem which caused her to miss one of her shows during the past week. The sed...Published: 30 May 2012 at 06:40hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Easter weekend awash with gigs
THE Easter holidays are awash with a lot of activities and they cannot be a better way of spending the holiday for music lovers than attending some of the gigs lined up across the country. For those w...Published: 05 Apr 2012 at 04:54hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Sungura musician steals Mashakada condolence money
Stocky sungura musician First Farai Batani pulled a SHOCKER at the late Cephas Mashakada's funeral wake after he stole condolence money he had been tasked to collect on behalf of the bereaved family....Published: 31 Aug 2011 at 09:59hrs | 54 | by AN
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