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Unpacking the Great Legal Controversy: Zimura vs Nacz and the Zimbabwe Musicians Association (Part 1)
The recent public disagreement between the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) and the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), (established under Chapter 25:07), along with the involvement of...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 18:17hrs | 574 | by Sindiso Shepherd Mazibisa
Zimbabwean accountant dumps Mzansi celebrity wife
South African singer Busisiwe "Bucie" Nqwiliso is heading for divorce from her husband, Zimbabwean chartered accountant Lucky Nhlanhla Nkomo. Married since 2016, the couple, who have three chi...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:10hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Andrea The Vocalist drops soulful single 'Bekezela' on his birthday
VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE - January 28, 2024 - Emerging Traditional Gospel sensation Andrea The Vocalist releases his latest single, "Bekezela," today, on his 15...Published: 28 Jan 2024 at 10:18hrs | 23 | by Agencies
WATCH: DJ Sbu responds to accusations on Zahara's death
South Africans are pointing fingers at DJ Sbu, former manager of the late musician Zahara, and his record label TS Records, accusing them of neglecting the artist's financial well-being. The allegatio...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 09:32hrs | 7 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ivy Kombo and Admire Kasi's legal woes continue
Ivy Kombo has been in the public eye for many years. She has embraced difficult experiences, problems and scandals as well as other trials and tribulations Zimbabwe's female musicians face. With her g...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 08:43hrs | 215 | by Fred Zindi
Chris Brown fired back at Tinashe
In typical Chris Brown fashion, the R&B star has fired back at singer Tinashe after she expressed her regret at featuring the controversial Brown on her 2015 single, 'Player'."We all wante...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 19:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF gifts praise singers with cars
THE ruling Zanu-PF has gifted its loyalists and praise singers who used their social media pages and music as campaign platforms prior to the disputed August 23 elections.Reports say Holy Ten,...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sons 'grab' local showbiz
THE ruling Zanu-PF has intensified its capture of the creative arts industry, which plays a pivotal role of social commentary, by placing many artistes under the party wings.This comes after P...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:29hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
How Oskido 'discovered' Berita at taxi rank
THROUGHOUT his long and storied career, Kalawa supremo Oskido has earned a reputation as a man that is capable of finding talent in the unlikeliest of places. Take for example, the case of Ane...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:54hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Grammy Award for Mapfumo?
THOMAS Mapfumo, popularly known as Mukanya, might finally get a chance to win a Grammy Award following the addition of three new categories for the 2024 edition of these awards regarded by many as the...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 08:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Berita clinches European deal
South Africa-based Zimbabwean award-winning muso Gugulethu "Berita" Khumalo has signed an international deal with a Germany-based distribution company which will see her staying in Europe for three mo...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:46hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
All set for the SADC Business of Art Seminar
Harare based record label Zhomba Entertainment will on Sunday host a Twitter space discussing the Business of Art and how artists can monetize their craft. The discussion will be hosted by cel...Published: 10 Feb 2023 at 12:00hrs | 14 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Popular South African musician Mapintsha dies aged 40
Mampintsha, gqom musician and husband of Babes Wodumo, has died.The 40-year-old star died on Saturday morning.West Ink Records manager Sbu Ncube confirmed the news to Ts...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:10hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Professor expresses willingness to work with more Zimbabweans
SOUTH AFRICA'S Jimaphi? hit-maker, Professor drew hundreds of fun lovers to the Phelandaba Stadium in Gwanda on Friday evening where he performed at a show that was held to promote local artistes....Published: 04 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'I was run over by 2 cars in an accident' Byo artist Pronix opens up
Bulawayo based Afro Jazz sensation Pronix (real name Prosper Ndebele) was run over by two cars during an accident that almost left him crippled for life. The artist who was brought to prominen...Published: 05 May 2022 at 16:45hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Controversy surrounds Soul Jah Love's estate
CONTROVERSY surrounds the late Zimdancehall chanter, Soul Jah Love's estate with producers and record labels being accused of releasing the late chanter's music without the knowledge of his family or ...Published: 24 Nov 2021 at 16:30hrs | 30 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans to launch music distribution platform
JACARANDA Media Group is set to launch an on demand digital music distribution service for both local and continental artistes at the end of this month.With the platform, artistes and record l...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 06:08hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Roki tries out Amapiano
REBUILD, transform, adapt, reconstruct, remake, opulence, luxury and comfort. All of the above words are a simple depiction of how since the turn of the millennium, a slightly slim musician born in Ma...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 12:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Patati Patata clocks 3 million views
ENTERTAINMENT stellar, Roki has once again made history, breaking his own YouTube view count record with his latest release, Patati Patata.The track, a collaboration with iconic Congolese musi...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 10:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Trompies member Mjokes dies
The talented musician, who was part of the iconic kwaito group known for their hit song Sweety Lavo and a director at the record label Kalawa Jazmee, died in a car accident.His death was annou...Published: 24 May 2021 at 06:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Kaynine studios funds Holyten's Pandichamuka video
South African-based record label Kaynine Studios is excited to announce that it has funded the video of award winning hip hop artist Holy Ten titled Pandichamuka. The video which st...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 15:16hrs | 4 | by Agencies
Nigerian record label signs Zimbabwean hip-hop artiste
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean RnB/hip-hop artiste Bryan "C Bryan" Chidembo has signed a one-year record deal with Nigerian label Immortal Music Empire to handle his music deals.The Unonzani si...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 05:38hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
KayNine Studios set to benefit artistes in Sadc set up
A new record label, KayNine Studios set to benefit Southern African artistes has been launched by Zimbabwe-born and South Africa-based Khumbu Malinga recently.The new record label is headquart...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 20:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
CMG presents ZAA Global Virtual Summit
CMG International Media Group has announced a two-day ZAA Virtual Summit penciled for 26 and 27 November, to create an engagement platform for diaspora home-based stakeholders.The online event...Published: 24 Nov 2020 at 10:10hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Cal Vin receives hero's send-off
Thousands of people from all walks of life convened at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre yesterday to say their final goodbyes to the country's rap king, Mgcini "Cal Vin" Nhliziyo. It was more like a ...Published: 02 Nov 2020 at 05:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Donel Mangena turns 18
BRITISH-Zimbabwean music teenage star Donnel Mangena, who rose to fame during The Voice UK singing competition has turned 18-years-old, with thousands of his followers across the world showering him w...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Seagirl swims into copyright storm
After having a "bitter and sweet" musical year, coupled with awards, massive radio spins and also being pelted on stage on two occasions by her home fans, Bulawayo songstress Novuyo "Seagirl" Dube mig...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Arts Awards organisers accept Oskido's rejection
THE Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (RoilBAA) organisers have said they respect South African DJ Oskido's decision to reject their nomination. Oskido, the Kalawa Jazmee supremo, was nominated in a n...Published: 29 May 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Oskido rejects anything to do with BAA nomination
South African record label Kalawa Jazmee has rejected Oskido's nomination at the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (RoilBAAs) saying he does not qualify for the gong. Oskido, the Kalawa supremo was no...Published: 27 May 2019 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
DJ Tira jets in for Bulawayo show
SOUTH African wheel spinner DJ Tira has landed in Bulawayo ahead of his show at Cosmopolitan Night Club tonight, where he is ready to rock the crowd as part of his Fact Durban Rocks Tour.Malum...Published: 24 May 2019 at 21:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugaba denies links with Mugabe sons
The persisting economic hardships bring no joy to the showbiz industry with a number of local arts promoters raising red flags over the situation, which they say has brought misery to the creative sec...Published: 05 May 2019 at 10:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nadia Nakai proud to be associated with Zimbabwe
South African rapper Nadia Nakai is proud to be associated with Zimbabwe and just cannot get enough of the love she has received from her local followers.Born of a South African father and a Z...Published: 05 May 2019 at 10:34hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
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 ...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 22:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Who will inherit Mtukudzi's vast empire?
A wife, four daughters with three different mothers, an unrecognised son with a birth certificate, and a rebutted daughter who made headlines seeking to be recognised.That sums up people with ...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:38hrs | 3 | by Mtandazo Dube
Nox Guni goes back to basics drops a gem Uchandifunga
Music prodigy Nox Guni has gone back to his formative years with a scorcher --- Uchandifunga!The single off his upcoming EP Ndingazodei has traits of his early days when he brought the sound fans ...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 14:08hrs | 5 | by Israel Dube
Kalawa Homecoming in disappointing line-up
The annual December 27 Kalawa Homecoming Party has this year cut down on the number of artistes billed to perfom and has moved from the traditional Queens Sports Club grounds to a smaller venue ...Published: 15 Dec 2018 at 13:41hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Maskiri is back
IT'S been long since people last heard from Maskiri as the impish musician has been in South Africa trying to make out a career for himself. Known for his punchlines and skilful wordplay, Mask...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP dumped in restaurant
BULILIMA West legislator, Dingumuzi Phuti, says he was once dumped in a restaurant by his girlfriend.Better known as DJ Phuti in showbiz circles, the 38-year-old made history after being elect...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 17:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Meet 'The Awards Mafia'
COMEDIAN Carl Joshua Ncube abruptly brought the Bulawayo arts scene down from the high of hosting the recently held Bulawayo Arts Awards when he suggested that there was a clique of arts practitioners...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:25hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Andy Muridzo is a threat to Jah Prayzah
When I watched Andy Muridzo performing live in Bulawayo, it became clear why Jah Prayzah could not tolerate him – the guy is just too good.Jah Prayzah and his Military Touch Movement should ...Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:40hrs | 3 | by Melissa Mpofu
The life and death of Solomon Skuza
THE life of Solomon Skuza, a man many regard as one of the greatest musicians to ever step inside a recording booth in Zimbabwe, is still largely a mystery.If one turns to that goldmine of inf...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Elias Musakwa wins primaries
Musician-cum-politician, Elias Musakwa‚ named in a list released by President Emmerson Mnangagwa of people who illegally externalised funds, was elected as the Zanu-PF nominee for a Bikita West Nati...Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:20hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
I can't treat my music as a tuck-shop business, says Jah Prayzah
AFTER conquering Zimbabwe's music scene and achieving nearly all his goals at home, contemporary musician, Jah Prayzah (real name Mukudzei Mukombe), has set his sights on the rest of Africa, where oth...Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Upcoming artist Levison Mwazvita aka Sun Killer drops infectious anthem
Rising dancehall artist, Levison Mwazvita, better known as Sun Killer has released his first single Kurehwayi.Orphaned at a very young age of 18 months, Mwazvita was discovered on the streets ...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 23:32hrs | 3 | by Tidi Kwidini
Mnangagwa's name-and-shame gimmick falls short of expectations
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government yesterday released the long-awaited list of companies and individuals alleged to have failed to return $827 million stashed abroad following the expiry of a 1...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 12:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Andy wants out
ANDY Muridzo is not a happy man.His is a tale of a guy who joined a seemingly high rolling, big opportunities-dream team when he put pen to paper with Jah Prayzah's Military Touch Movement (TM...Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 06:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Professor plans Zimbabwe launch for new album
THE wait is over! After four years of waiting , an album from one Kwaito great, Mkhonzeni Langa better known as Professor, is finally out.The last time Professor dropped an album was in 2010 a...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 05:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Robbie Malinga's death leaves SA in shock
South Africans have taken to social media to express their shock over the death of music legend singer, writer and producer Robbie Malinga. The 47 year old record label owner had bee...Published: 26 Dec 2017 at 09:59hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean musician set to become world's next Afro Jazz star
Africa's Jazz musician born Berven Mashonganyika well known as Prince Tawanda in music industry.It was at the tender age that Prince Tawanda started writing his own songs.After completing ...Published: 27 Nov 2017 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Agencies
2 Zimbabwean artists among Africa's Top 10 most bankable artists
Forbes Africa has named 2 Zimbabwean artists named in its Top 10 most bankable artists in Africa list....Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 13:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
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