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Guruve hotel to host heroes gala
Various artistes will be performing at Guruve Hotel on Saturday at a gala dubbed "Gamba Remumhanzi."Zimbabwe Broadcasting Cooperation (ZBC), National FM radio presenter Rabson Umali will be th...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 16:32hrs | 369 | by Paul Ndou
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 | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zoey spreads Chinamwali lessons to men
THE self-proclaimed queen of pole dance, Norleen "Zoey" Sifelani, has taken her sex tutorials on Chinamwali to another level, and now teaches men.Zoey, who fronts Red Angels dance group appear...Published: 01 May 2023 at 19:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Legendary Macheso is humble,' says Freeman
Zimdancehall chanter Energy Silvester Chizanga better known as Freeman or HKD boss in the music industry has appreciated Sungura boss Alick Macheso for his humbleness in their joint venture.Fr...Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 16:38hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Tongai Moyo Jnr chides brother Peter in new song
Obert Tongai Moyo Jnr has taken the gloves off for a bare-fisted brawl with his elder brother Peter after he recently released a single titled Cain and Abel.Plucked from the biblical scripture...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Former manager speaks about Oliver Mtukudzi
Tributes continue to pour in for the national hero, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi who died on Wednesday aged 66. Many have described the late music icon who contributed immensely to the growth of the music i...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 12:48hrs | 70 | by Staff Reporter
Macheso fills up Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex
Oh, what a night! Sungura icon Alick Macheso on Friday settled matters with a sold-out gig and capped it with a stellar performance that left many in awe when he launched his 11th album, Dzinosvitsa K...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:39hrs | 38 | by Staff rpeorter
Macheso releases 'Dzinosvitsa Kure'
"Handei mberi tipe vanhu kudya kwenzeveIsu hazvisi zvedu, isu chedu hubvonga cheteKana tabvonga togadzika vanodya vodyaKushata kana nhapitapi vachadudzira ivo"This stan...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kazembe Kazembe in serious war against runoff in Zanu-PF primaries, wants counterpart arrested
Disgruntled Mazowe West Member of Parliament, Kazembe Kazembe is allegedly bidding for the arrest of his counterpart Tafadzwa Musarara in an attempt to block a possible re-run of primary elections in ...Published: 02 May 2018 at 11:39hrs | 1 | by Mhlongo
How Oliver Mtukudzi sheltered a Zimbabwean refugee in downtown Harare
Music is soulful shelter. I became a refugee when I discovered potential life hidden in the works of Mbare-born guitarist Louis Mhlanga and the late Mozambican Afro-Jazz singer Gito Baloi and slowly r...Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 17:07hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
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 | | 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 | | by Staff reporter
Romeo Gasa wows Mutorashanga
Sungura prodigy Romeo Gasa of Extra Valembe band is enjoying huge market share in Mashonaland West this April holidays.Gasa who was snubbed by revellers in Mvurwi on 18 March 2017 opting for d...Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 11:12hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Massive bash for Macheso's birthday
On June 10 sungura ace Alick Macheso celebrates his 48th birthday and a massive bash has been set for the musician's big day at Tanza Centre in Chitungwiza. Macheso was born in Bindura and gre...Published: 03 Jun 2016 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx makes rare performance
Veteran musician Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira, who has been unwell for some time, made a rare appearance at the City Sports Bar where he made a brief performance.Cde Chinx performed during th...Published: 24 Feb 2016 at 13:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
List of NAMA Award winners
THEATRICAL production - Chimbwido Girl of War - was the biggest winner at the 2015 National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) held at 7 Arts Theatre in Harare at the weekend. Voted as last year's outstanding t...Published: 15 Feb 2016 at 05:37hrs | 14 | by Melissa Mpofu
'Prophet' fails to multiply congregant's money through miracle
A self-proclaimed 24-year-old prophet of no fixed aboard reportedly swindled a Chitungwiza woman and her 48-year-old son close to $900.According Herald the bogus prophet promised the woman tha...Published: 03 Sep 2015 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Robbers in police uniforms arrested
Four Harare men have appeared in court on allegations of robbing an Ecocash dealer and goods worth $91 000 from a sports bar while wearing police uniforms.Irie Vibes Ecocash booth and Sportsma...Published: 14 Jul 2015 at 20:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths threaten scribes at Somanje funeral
A sombre atmosphere engulfed the late Pengaudzoke frontman Daiton Somanje residence on Shingai Street, Dzivaresekwa 3 in Harare as scores of mourners gather top pay their last respects.Somanj...Published: 09 Apr 2015 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Daiton Somanje dies
Renowned Sungura musician, Daiton Somanje, who co-founded Pengaudzoke with his young brother, Josphat has died.Daiton's eldest son, Faheem Somanje confirmed the death.The 'Tsaona' hit...Published: 08 Apr 2015 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sungura musician arrested for raping his wife
Sungura musician Josphat Somanje has been arrested for eight alleged counts of raping his wife, police have said.Mashonaland East provincial police spokesperson Inspector Nobert Muzondo today ...Published: 19 Mar 2014 at 06:43hrs | | by Prosper Dembedza
Zanu-PF music concert flops
POOR turnout marred a concert organised by Zanu-PF Mashonaland Central province held at Chipadze Stadium in Bindura on Friday.Musicians Tryson Chimbetu, Leornard Zhakata, Daiton Somanje, Diana...Published: 25 Jun 2013 at 03:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso set to unveil new Orchestra Mberikwazvo team
Alick Macheso and his Orchestra Mberikwazvo will next week unveil his new guitarist, vocalist and dancers at a gig in Budiriro after a brief lull following the desertion of three key members....Published: 24 Jan 2012 at 05:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zim recording companies not releasing new albums for the festive season
In a bit to fight piracy Zimbabwe's recording industry will not be releasing new albums for the festive season, Gramma Records managing director, Emmanuel Vori told a local newspaper.This inc...Published: 12 Dec 2011 at 12:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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