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Man fined for Mnangagwa diss song

A Beitbridge security guard has been fined US$300 after he was convicted of undermining the authority of President Emmerson Mnangagwa by singing and circulating an insulting song.The man, whose name cannot be disclosed for legal reasons, w…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:42hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Zhakata returns with powerful song 'Inguva'

Legendary Zimbabwean musician Leonard Karikoga Zhakata has released a new single titled Inguva, marking a major moment for his devoted fans and reaffirming his influence in Zimbabwe's musical landscape. Known for his deep, soulful lyrics a…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 16:10hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter

Did Mtukudzi speak his troubled life in song?

"TATSAUKA pano nekuti paita Tuku, (We passed by because you are playing Tuku music)" my late brother Johannes and his friend Evaristo Chiwara once told merrymakers in Rimuka, Kadoma, in the late 1990s after gatecrashing at a party.The unin…

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:03hrs | 3620 | by Moses Chibaya

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 Freeman, Josphat Somanje, Willom Tight, Nyam…

Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:28hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Vivi wa Romana releases controversial dance video

Music label Zhomba Entertainment has dropped Chimuti Chirikuno a song produced by Malon Tee and performed by Vinnyman. The song talks about being the centre of attention , being on the spotlight. The track attracted raunchy Tanzanian dance…

Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 14:04hrs | 25 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Bulawayo musician, poet releases song on Gukurahundi

Bulawayo musician and poet, Comfort Ndlovu, recently released a powerful song and music video titled "Qiniso", aimed at encouraging healing and reconciliation among young Zimbabweans still hurting over Gukurahundi massacres.Ndlovu was a wi…

Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

LISTEN: Mnangagwa speech remixed into a song, goes viral

A new song has surfaced online that uses President Emmerson Mnangagwa's speech on how to make $1 million USD. The song encourages the youth to stop taking shortcuts (ku ngwavha-ngwavha) in life and to focus on hard work and dedication.Byo2…

Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 11:21hrs | 6 | by APO

ChitimachaED song released

POPULAR music outfit, Final Warning, has released a song named "#ChitimachaED" which is aimed at mobilising voters for President Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF in the upcoming elections.President Mnangagwa, who is Zanu-PF's President and First Secr…

Published: 06 Feb 2023 at 04:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe coal reserves sold for a song

LOKALIZE Investments, a company reportedly linked to businessman Billy Rautenbach, was allocated coal reserves by the government in the western areas of resource-rich Hwange through a transaction tantamount to "selling a national treasure …

Published: 18 Nov 2022 at 05:42hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Isginci hitmaker Mduduzi Ncube teases new single in Zimbabwe

South Africa's Mduduzi Ncube of the Isginci fame was overwhelmed with the support he received during the Sanganai/Hlanganani Music Festival and he returned the favour by teasing his Zimbabwean fans with an upcoming single.Titled "My Everyt…

Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 20:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Madlela ropes in fresh talent on new song

MADLELA Skhobokhobo has roped in young and fresh talent in the creative game for his latest offering titled Ama International.The urban music track due to be released today alongside its visuals features the musician's son Basotho, Mjox, N…

Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Ndebele Rap Queen Awa to release Bosso song

POPULAR outspoken female rapper Awa Khiwe is set to release a song for her beloved football outfit, Highlanders Football Club after a considerable time of inaction.A lot of things have gone south for Bosso both on and off the pitch and Awa…

Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 18:44hrs | 10 | by Mzilikazi Wa Afrika

Iyasa release Babizeni Bonke

Multi-award-winning dance troupe Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (Iyasa) will today release their much-anticipated song Babizeni Bonke whose music video was shot in the high-density suburbs of Bulawayo.Iyasa last released a studio proje…

Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Sengilikhiwa, thankful Sikhosana sings in new song

LIFE has changed for the better for musician Sikhosana Buhlungu who now boasts of a rural home and livestock and is a celebrity in rural Nkayi.As a way of thanking those who contributed to his growth and changed his life, Sikhosana Buhlung…

Published: 20 May 2022 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nexus of politics, music and snoozing masses

A FEW weeks ago, the country's social media streets were abuzz with what I call the "resurrection act" of one self-styled prophet and, to some folks, a sacrilegious poseur.This act was the act of reviving the career of one of Zimbabwe's mo…

Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:09hrs | 1 | by Addy Kudita

Sulu's song angers Zanu-PF

DENDERA ace Sulumani Chimbetu has courted the ire of a Zanu-PF party-linked youth group through his song whose lyrics seem to condemn the November 2017 military coup that ushered in President Emmerson Mnangagwa.It is considered taboo in th…

Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 08:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Majaivana gives fans Sayiwela hit one more time

WHEN Lovemore Majaivana's face popped up as he made his acceptance speech during the Nama virtual awards on Saturday night, the comments section was awash with praises of his work on a number of Facebook pages that the show was streamed li…

Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Jah Prayzah releases 'senseless' Christmas song

MUSIC sensation, Jah Prayzah Wednesday released a 'senseless' new track titled â€˜Porovhoka' just in time for the festivities.Porovhoka music video was released Monday after the multi-award winning musician hinted at releasing a 'senseless…

Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

LISTEN: Mnangagwa vul'gate song breaks social media

Mapara A Jazz's 'John Vuli Gate', featuring Ntosh Gazi and Calano, sparked the #JohnVuliGate dance challenge in October - think a robotic, slow-motion twerk followed by elaborate steps. The lyrics translated are essentially, "Here come the…

Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 11:34hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Fortune Chasi Amapiano song teaser

It appears Zimbabwe's former Minister of Energy and Power Development Fortune Chasi is a man of many talents.After winning the hearts of a majority of Zimbabweans after fixing the country's load shedding issue, the former Energy Minister a…

Published: 31 Oct 2020 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Steve Dyer dedicates song to Tuku

South African music star Steve Dyer said he has a dedication song for the late Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi titled, "Ko Sale Izibongo - Kufa Izinsizwa", which he will play at the Tuku Concert scheduled for this Saturday at Belgravia Sports Club.…

Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zifa courts Jah Prayzah to coin a song for the Warriors

FROM teams marching onto home grounds accompanied by theme songs, to World Cup anthems and pop culture references, the music industry has strong ties to the world's most beautiful game.Football lovers have heard Liverpool's You'll Never Wa…

Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 09:38hrs | 6 | by Staff repoirter

Muso releases anti-Mnangagwa song release

BULAWAYO artiste Njabulo "SizFire" Nyoni claims to have received threats from unknown people after the release of his single, Cry of a Zimbabwean Child, which lashes out at President Emmerson Mnangagwa.The singer, however, said he would no…

Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:43hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Sandra Ndebele speaks to $80,000 'thieves' in new song

After being defrauded of US$8 330 and $80 000 bond notes by a Bulawayo woman identified as Lindiwe Moyo in a botched foreign currency deal last month, musician Sandra "Sandy" Ndebele has composed a song titled Bayeke, which speaks to naysa…

Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

The problem with kaSong Kejecha

WHEN all is said and done, 2018 has been another good year for Winky D as his anticipated album, Gombwe, reasserted his position as Zim dancehall's top dog.A year is a long time and 11 months after that effort was released, some may have f…

Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Oskido stole our song'

WHEN the two members of Izikhali Zomsakazo met Kalawa Supremo Oscar Mdlongwa and handed him a demo with their songs on 27 December in 2013, they thought lady luck had smiled on them.Many artistes would give an arm and a leg for a meeting w…

Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa song video on cards

Three members of the ruling Zanu-PF party from Kadoma who penned a dancehall song for President Mnangagwa following a bomb explosion at White City Stadium in Bulawayo are shooting a video set for release soon. The video follows the song wh…

Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chipanga regrets Mugabe song

Controversial sungura artiste Hosiah Chipanga says he regrets releasing the song Gushungo as it failed to open the doors for him to meet President Robert Mugabe.In the song released in 2006, Chipanga absolved Mugabe of graft and instead bl…

Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 13:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Tambaoga back with anti-corruption song

"Agirimende" hit-maker, Last Chiyangwa, affectionately known as Tambaoga has resurfaced with a new anti-corruption song titled "Mutemo Wavirima".The mbira musician, who made his name in early 2000 with his hard hitting lyrics during the ea…

Published: 21 Sep 2017 at 06:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Current songs in our politics are off-key

There is a lot of talk of the 2018 elections. These elections are dispensational in that according to the Constitution, that is President Mugabe's last term.Whichever side one is, there is no taking away his iconic role as the nation's fou…

Published: 18 Jul 2017 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Nick Mangwana

Sandra Ndebele releases video

ENERGETIC dancer-cum-musician, Sandra Ndebele, has released an accompanying video to her new single entitled Tshibilika featuring house musician Leeknotic.Simply known as Sandy, the 35-year-old has also announced her return with another si…

Published: 12 Jul 2017 at 16:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Thina siyiBosso,' sings Madlela

POPULAR comedian  and signer Madlela S'khobokhobo has released a single, Thina siyiBosso - dedicated to his favourite team - Highlanders FC.Known for hit track, Ngamnanka uSaMaMoe, the musician said the single was inspired by his love…

Published: 05 May 2017 at 06:52hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Activist takes dig at Grace Mugabe in song

KWEKWE human rights defender Emmanuel Nkosilathi Moyo has released a debut single song, Musadherere Povo, which allegedly takes a jibe at First Lady Grace Mugabe for suggesting that even if President Robert Mugabe, dies his corpse will win…

Published: 04 Mar 2017 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Top SA DJ in trouble for stealing Zimbabwean song

SOUTH Africa's DJ Maphorisa is probably one of the most phenomenal DJs to emerge from the country at the moment.With a series of hit collaborations, not only in South Africa but regionally and internationally, DJ Maphorisa joins other Tita…

Published: 06 Nov 2016 at 07:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Warrior's song an ugly beauty

There is something beautiful about the song by Charles Mabika and superstar Jah Prayzah for Afcon next year. Then there is something bad and ugly as well.It is probably in order to explore everything that defines the new song entitled Hand…

Published: 29 Oct 2016 at 17:07hrs | 2 | by Robert Mukondiwa

Anti-Mugabe song takes Bulawayo kombis by storm

AN Acappella group, Imbube, has released a controversial song describing President Robert Mugabe as "an unrepentant liar" and blaming him for the current socio-economic crisis in the country.Although the song - which has gone viral on What…

Published: 23 Jun 2015 at 10:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Heartbroken Roki dedicates song to Ammara

Urban Grooves musician Rockford Josphats, popularly known as Roki in music circles, is heartbroken following his recent split from songstress Ammara Brown and has penned a single - "Pore Pore" - to declare his undying love.The music couple…

Published: 05 Feb 2015 at 06:54hrs | | by Nyemudzai Kakore

Popular DJs off air over anti-Malema song

Durban - Two popular Ukhozi FM presenters were suspended for a month on Thursday after playing Izingane Zoma's anti-Malema song on Saturday.The controversial song, which has made the ANC Youth League leadership hot under the collar, was pl…

Published: 18 Nov 2011 at 10:57hrs | 18 | by -

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