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Martin 'The Big Boss
One of the godfathers of rhumba music, Martin "The Big Boss" Sibanda, has announced his return to the music scene with a fourth solo album, set to drop on August 1.The announcement, made throu...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:28hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane, Zinjaziyamluma set to rock Gwanda
Rhumba and maskandi enthusiasts in Gwanda are in for an electrifying evening this Friday as celebrated acts Insimbi ZeZhwane and Zinjaziyamluma take center stage for a much-anticipated live performanc...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 12:41hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
Clement Magwaza to launch his 15th album in November
Renowned Tshibilika/Rhumba artist Clement Magwaza, known for his vibrant and energetic performances, has officially announced the release of his highly anticipated 15th album, Isiphala Sengqondo. Set ...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:07hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
Dupute Warriors need you
The South African-based Rhumba group Dupute Warriors will be releasing a single on Friday 7th of June 2024 mainly to raise fund for its upcoming album.With eight albums to their name, Dupute W...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 14:23hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane join Zanu-PF?
CROWD pulling rhumba music outfit Insimbi ZeZhwane have officially joined the ruling party Zanu-PF.The trail blazing band, known for their lively performances lost lead vocalist Elvis "Ma Eli"...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:47hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane back in studio
THE rhumba music group Insimbi ZeZhwane has resumed recording their first project since the passing of their co-founder Ma Eli.The death of Ma Eli and drummer Maviri inspired the group to grow...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
MRP gears up for Umkhombandlela rally
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) is set to host its highly anticipated Umkhombandlela Rally on December 21, 2023, at Stanley Hall in Makokoba, Bulawayo. The event comes at a crucial time for the par...Published: 16 Dec 2023 at 10:44hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Godolude to launch Walikhaba Walichaphisa on Friday
Fast-rising Rhumba/Tshibilika musician, Godolude is set to launch his sixth album titled Walikhaba Walichaphisa in Plumtree town on Friday.The album will be launched at Kondabayakhe nightclub ...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 14:22hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi Zezhwane biggest winners at BAA
A RHUMBA group on Saturday night walked away with a BMW car after getting more votes in the people's choice awards at the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair....Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 04:56hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane to perform alongside Soul Brothers
Sought-after rhumba group, Insimbi ZeZhwane has been added to the line-up of the anticipated Ziyakhala Music Festival in Bulawayo which will be headlined by the Soul Brothers from South Africa....Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Soul Brothers return to Bulawayo
Bazobuya hit-makers, the Soul Brothers from South Africa are set to return to Bulawayo for a performance at the White City Stadium next month.The traditional music group, which last performed ...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 05:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane honoured
The upcoming seventh edition of the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) goes beyond mere celebration; it serves as a heartfelt tribute. This year, the BAA aims to pay homage to the late members of the tal...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 06:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ma Eli, Maviri stock rises after death
RESEARCH has shown that most artistes found fame after death and that during their lifetime, they would have no commercial success and very little recognition. Despite the fact that most artis...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:45hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane's trip was doomed from the beginning!
INSIMBI ZeZhwane's trip was a doomed one from the beginning as they should not have taken to the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road which resulted in the death of the group's core owner Elvis "Ma Eli" Mathe...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 19:15hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane lead vocalist, MaEli, drummer Mavhiri die
Insimbi ZeZhwane lead vocalist and lead guitarist Elvis "MaEli" Mathe has succumbed to injuries of an accident the band was involved in along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road (Fatima High School turn ...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 18:33hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
'Devout Zimbabwean Christian' robber shot dead in SA
MIRACLE working prophet by day and a gun-toting robber by night.That's the life of a South African-based Zimbabwean church leader who was allegedly terrorising people in the neighbouring count...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 21:41hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo retires in exile
OF all my records by Zimbabwean musicians, the one I treasure the most is Thomas Mapfumo's crackly 7-inch single with "Kuyaura" on side A and "Zvanyadza" on the flip side.Released in 1979, tow...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:50hrs | 18 | by Percy Zvomuya
Energy Mutodi back in Zanu-PF fold
Energy Mutodi, a former Information deputy minister, will has relocated to Masvingo province where he will stand for the Bikita South seat.Zanu-PF Masvingo provincial chairperson Robson Mavhen...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 16:00hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Kwamu Kwamu: An album of apologies, disclaimers
LAST month, Rhumba musician Madlela Skhobokhobo launched his much-anticipated album, Kwamu Kwamu in Bulawayo. Madlela is a very funny man and with this offering, comic relief was achieved with...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:03hrs | 4 | by Mbulelo Mpofu
Insimbi Zezhwane line up shows in Zimbabwe
SOUTH African-based fast-rising Rhumba band Insimbi Zezhwane have lined up four shows in the country to satisfy their entertainment-starved fans.The band is holding its first show in Magwe/Maf...Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 22:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
D'Banj sings praises for Mnangagwa upon arrival into Zimbabwe
Zanu-PF sympathiser and self-styled prophet Passion Java who was seemingly dissed for going broke in Winky D's latest offing Eureka has flown into the country Nigerian superstar D' Banj real name Olad...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 14:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Madiz dedicates a song to Levels and Shashi
Rhumba plus musician Itai "Madiz" Madzikura has dedicated his latest single track titled "Pinda Mumoyo" to under fire Chillspot Records co founder Tafadzwa "DJ Levels" Kadzimwe who is being dragged to...Published: 08 Dec 2022 at 13:29hrs | 16 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Godolude steadily establishing fan base in Botswana
WHILE most rhumba musicians have made South Africa their second home, Mandlenkosi "Godolude" Mpofu has gone a different route and is steadily establishing a new market in Botswana where he recently la...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 04:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Outcry over Insimbi ZeZhwane's 'inaudible vocals'
Rhumba music band, Insimbi ZeZhwane's latest album release has reignited the debate about their inaudible vocals, something that fans have always indicated each time the group releases new music....Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 18:43hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
US$1 gate charge for Chibuku Super Cup final
IN an effort to attract a large turnout at the Chibuku Super Cup final pitting Bulawayo Chiefs against Herentals at Barbourfields Stadium on November 20, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) has slashed ga...Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 05:08hrs | 2 | 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
Musarara to mobilize thousands of people for heroes day celebrations
ZANU PF Mazowe District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairperson Tafadzwa Musarara is set to mobilize thousands of people for heroes day celebrations tomorrow at Nzvimbo High School in Chiweshe....Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 10:42hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Godolude to perform in Plumtree
RHUMBA dancer-cum-musician Mandlenkosi "Godolude" Mpofu will stage a show in his hometown Plumtree on Friday night. The show will be held at Kondabayakhe Night Club where the dance muso will b...Published: 03 Aug 2022 at 18:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Juntal to preach in Gokwe
The king of Rhumba Farai "Juntal" Serima is set to preach the gospel of Rhumba in the remote Gokwe on Sartuday.The Afromix boss Juntal is taking his band to Gokwe as part of his nationwide tou...Published: 30 Jul 2022 at 17:47hrs | 20 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Godolude returns from SA
RHUMBA dancer-cum-musician Mandlenkosi "Godolude" Mpofu has returned home from South Africa.Godolude, who leads The Friendly Brothers band also known as Eze Energy, said he decided to come bac...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 06:40hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
King of Rhumba invades Chiweshe
The king of Rhumba Juntal is set to perform at Chief Makope's installation ceremony in Chiweshe tomorrow.The Mutupo hitmaker will...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 11:57hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Insimbi ZeZhwane drops first video
Fast-rising rhumba band Insimbi ZeZhwane has dropped its first video of their latest single Imbulumakhasane which they released over the weekend.The video was shot in South Africa where the aw...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:37hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Look out for Madlela on Amanxeba drama series
WHENEVER the word Madlela Skhobokhobo is mentioned, many, if not all of us think of a comic character known for funny skits and Rhumba songs.That is set to change as the 50 du! singer is set t...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 18:31hrs | 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
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
Magwaza dancer Tsholobela dies
Rhumba musician Clement Magawaza is mourning the death of one of his talented dancers, Bambanani "Tsholobela" Maphosa who died at his rural home at Sanzukwi, Plumtree on Saturday following a short ill...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 18:09hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Roki apologises for 'Mnangagwa Number 1' chant in Patati Patata
URBAN GROOVES sensation, Roki has apologised for the political connotation in his hit track, Patati Patati, which appeared to project President Emmerson Mnangagwa as a great leader.The song fe...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:26hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Magwaza wows crowds in Tsholotsho
Clement Magwaza on Friday showed that he is by far the best rhumba live stage performer as he dished out a top-drawer performance at Mathetshaneni Village in Tsholotsho.The two-day event that ...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:10hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Ndux Junior bounces back with 11th album
Rhumba ace Ndux Junior has bounced back with his 11th studio album, Bambelela, which confirms the musician as one of the consistent artistes in the genre.The album that was recently launched i...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:24hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Magwaza to launch 12th album in Botswana, SA
RHUMBA/TSHIBILIKA sensation Clement Magwaza is set to launch his 12th album titled Sgidihoso in Botswana and South Africa at the end of this month. The album has seven tracks, Ihoso, Salithemb...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 17:42hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Madlela, Skhosi headed to Vic Falls
LOVERS of rhumba music will have to diarise the 27th of this month as Madlela Skhobokhobo and Skhosana Buhlungu will be headed to the resort city of Victoria Falls for a show. The Comfort Pub ...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 19:08hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Ndolwane Super Sounds star snubs Roil BAA
Martin "The Big Boss" Sibanda of Ndolwane Super Sounds has snubbed the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards and will not appear at the event because he has other plans.The nominees were announced on Frid...Published: 07 Oct 2021 at 07:28hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
UK returnee invests big in Chitungwiza
BUSINESSWOMAN, Maureen Mandipaza, a United Kingdom returnee, has struck the right chord in the local retail sector with a state-of-the-art shopping mall and supermarket in Chitungwiza that was launche...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Tukuye Super Sounds must never die'
Tukuye Super Sounds frontman Cornelius Moyo says he is determined to continue with the legacy of the group he inherited from the late Khumbulani Moyo. He has just released the group's fifth album titl...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:21hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Roki, ex-wife Pauline 'reunite'
Three years ago musician Pauline Gundidza released the song titled Ndakakumirira, which according to her was inspired by tales of men who turn their backs on their families.However, many belie...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe political parties roll out voter mobilisation
Zanu-PF has gone for broke to attract the elusive youth vote ahead of the crunch 2023 election, including recruiting pastors, socialites and artists in a desperate bid to garner 2.5 million ballots fo...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo says anyone offended by Roki's Patati Patata lyrics lacked 'a moral compass'
EXILED former Cabinet Minister, Jonathan Moyo has defended urban grooves artist, Rockford 'Roki' Josphats from social media attacks following the release of his latest track, Patati Patata.Thi...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 19:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Roki's collabo with Koffi, Rayvany drops to overwhelming response
The much-anticipated collaboration between rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide, local star Rockford 'Roki' Josphats and Tanzanian musician Rayvanny which was dropped yesterday morning has showcased the perfo...Published: 05 Aug 2021 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bukalanga Arts Fest preps underway
ORGANISERS of the annual United Kingdom Bukalanga Arts Festival, which brings together Zimbabweans in the diaspora to celebrate and showcase their culture, yesterday said preparations for the event sc...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC-Alliance & Zanu PF bury the hatchet to help gogo Matavire
Zimbabweans from across the globe have decided to bury their political differences and donated cash and kind to the late Paul Matavire's mother who is from Mwenezi Resettlement scheme.Despite ...Published: 27 May 2021 at 13:22hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
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