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Ibumba festival roars to life
THE virtual Ibumba International Festival kicked off yesterday with a number of artistes set to perform at the fete organised by Siyaya Arts, a Bulawayo-based arts and entertainment company.On...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 06:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No bail for MaPecca's 'killer'
BULAWAYO businessman Oricious Moyo who is facing charges of shooting his lover's husband who later died in hospital, has been remanded in custody after he failed to get consent for bail.Oricio...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
MaPecca 'killer' up for murder
BULAWAYO businessman Oricious Moyo who shot and allegedly killed his lover's husband appeared in court yesterday facing murder charges.Moyo was initially charged with attempted murder until hi...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bizarre ritual at 'killer's' doorway
THE late Tawanda 'MaPecca' Moyo's relatives yesterday morning took his body to the business premises of the man who shot him which are in the city centre saying it was part of "rituals" to ensure just...Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bizarre coffin ritual in Mapecca saga
The late Tawanda 'MaPecca' Moyo's relatives this morning took his body to his alleged killer's shop in the city centre to express their bitterness.MaPecca, a former member of Siyaya Arts group...Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 19:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Cheating wife causes Death'
A MAN from Bulawayo who was shot by his wife's alleged boyfriend in Emganwini suburb last month has died.Tawanda "MaPecca" Moyo (43), a former member of Siyaya Arts group, was left with a bull...Published: 30 Aug 2017 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Wife fingered in artiste shooting
THE story of a man who was shot in Emganwini suburb in Bulawayo last week, in an alleged robbery attempt has taken a new and dramatic twist, with the assailant, an umalayitsha cum-businessman being ac...Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ibumba Festival roars to life
Annual arts fete Ibumba Festival roars to life tomorrow in Bulawayo. This year's edition is running under the theme "Full On" and has been spiced up as it will be held at seven locations. The ...Published: 15 Dec 2015 at 05:02hrs | 1 | by Arts Correspondent
Black Coffee to headline Ibumba fest
WORLD renowned South African DJ - Black Coffee is billed for a performance at this year's Ibumba International Festival.The festival will run from 16 to 22 December in Bulawayo.Festiva...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 09:12hrs | | by Ntombiyolwandle Ndlovu
Beitbridge International Festival of the Arts ( BIFA) kicks off
Beitbridge International Festival of the Arts (BIFA) is a multi-disciplinary, participatory festival of the arts that seeks to provide artists from the Matebeleland region with exposure and capacity b...Published: 23 Oct 2015 at 18:04hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Siyaya wows crowd at the Wales Fair-Trade Trade Fair - Video
Siyaya wowed crowd at the Wales Fairtrade Fair 2014. Siyaya Arts was started in 1989 as NASA (Nostalgic Actors & Singers Alliance) in Makokoba township, Bulawayo.The group was re...Published: 05 Oct 2014 at 22:40hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy
Siyaya Arts releases fourth album
AWARD-WINNING traditional dance group, Siyaya Arts has released its fourth album titled "Zambezi Express" tentatively set to hit the market by end of the year.Firmly rooted in Makokoba, Bu...Published: 24 Aug 2014 at 09:03hrs | | by Pabalelo Tlou
Two Siyaya Arts dancers disappear in UK
CELEBRATED Bulawayo dance group Siyaya Arts has once again been dealt a cruel blow as two of its group members allegedly disappeared during their recent tour of the United Kingdom. Last year,...Published: 30 Oct 2013 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Freddie Gwala to grace Tshinga Dube organised music concert
ZANU-PF has gone a gear up in its bid to recapture the Makokoba constituency by organising a music concert to feature popular South African musician Freddie Gwala and Platform One.Twenty-fiv...Published: 22 Jul 2013 at 17:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Siyaya Arts off to Europe, South America
GLOBETROTTING Bulawayo arts group Siyaya Arts on Tuesday jetted out of the country on a whirlwind tour of Europe and South America.The tour kicked off in Malta and the group will then continu...Published: 26 Apr 2013 at 06:58hrs | 2 | by Entertainment Reporter
Siyaya to tour Europe
"raising or flying the country's flag high" has become a common phrase in the showbiz industry, with many artistes using it as an indication to gratify the nation.There are many Zimbabweans st...Published: 29 Jul 2012 at 05:16hrs | | by Leisure Reporter
Zambezi Express set to kick off regional tour
Zambezi express, a production by leading Bulawayo arts group Siyaya, is set to kick start its tour of the region this month.Zambezi Express is a brilliant combination of music, dance , song a...Published: 08 Nov 2011 at 08:05hrs | 1 | by Mbuso Mlilo
Umkhathi Theatre wins Chibuku traditional dance competition
Umkhathi Theatre Works won the annual Chibuku Neshwamwari traditional dance competition for Bulawayo metropolitan province. The group did a Tswana dance called setapa and impressed the judges...Published: 28 Jun 2011 at 06:08hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Siyaya: On the Occassion of winning the NAMAs
Dear All No duty is more urgent than that of returning gratitude, thank you National Arts Council & Zimbabwe for the two NAMA awards. Saturday meant a lot to...Published: 22 Feb 2011 at 14:45hrs | 1 | by Byo24News
Siyaya scoops 2 National Arts Merit Awards 'NAMA'
It was a night to remember for Bulawayo’s dance and drama group Siyaya Arts when they dominated the dance category scooping two awards; Outstanding Male Dancer(...Published: 20 Feb 2011 at 17:54hrs | 17 | by Byo24NEWS
Bulawayo: Ibumba Festival 2010
Once again we welcome the world to Makokoba, the oldest township with the newest ideas and indeed to the Ibumba International Festival 2010. The festival will be 8-days of first-class music, dance,...Published: 05 Dec 2010 at 12:06hrs | | by Siyaya Arts
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