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Jeys Marabini celebrated at concert honouring his musical legacy
Friends, fans, and family will come together tomorrow to celebrate the life and career of one of Zimbabwe's music icons, Jeys Marabini, at a special concert in Bulawayo. The event, titled "Friends of ...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:45hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reveals Chiwenga cheated on Marry Mubaiwa?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa weekend unwittingly cast his deputy Constantino Chiwenga as a cheat when he told guests at the latter's wedding with new wife Miniyothabo Chiwenga-nee-Baloyi the two were ...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 08:46hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
CCC factions lost 3 council seats to Zanu-PF in Bulawayo
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) lost three of the eight council seats it had won in August to Zanu-PF after five of its recalled councillors retained their seats from the eight contested wards...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 09:24hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Afro-jazz sensation Berita to perform at Zimfest Live
The Bulawayo-born 'queen of soul' will serenade crowds at this year's annual festival taking place at the weekendSouth Africa-based Zimbabwean musician Berita has joined a glowing lineup of ar...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 09:55hrs | 8 | by Tidi Kwidini
Nkosazana Daughter Gwanda-bound
MASSIVE stage renovations are currently underway at leisure spot, Phoenix Tshisanyama in Gwanda town as preparations gather momentum to host South African music superstar Nkosazana Daughter.Th...Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 17:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lorraine Guyo sucked into Makhadzi attack?
Popular Zimbabwean socialite Lorraine Guyo has been sucked into the dramatic and unfortunate attack on South African songstress Makhadzi in Mutare on Saturday night.The attack comes after a pr...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 22:23hrs | 10 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Berita drops new single 'Peace of Mind'
Renowned South Africa-based Zimbabwean songstress Gugulethu "Berita" Khumalo dropped a new single this Friday, March 31 titled "Peace of Mind". The song features Alie Keys and Abidoza.Ta...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 17:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
All set for the 21st Old Mutual NAMA awards
The stage is set for the 21st National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe tomorrow at the Harare International Conference Centre, with the organisers aiming to provide a unique ex...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 22:01hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Business of Arts seminar for SADC artists planned
Upcoming music and film label Zhomba Entertainment is set to host a Business of Arts seminar for artists which is meant to empower artists on the business side of the entertainment industry.Th...Published: 03 Feb 2023 at 09:16hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chiwenga mourns Stella Chiweshe
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has described the late iconic songstress, Stella Chiweshe, as a cultural ambassador who worked hard to preserve Zimbabwe's culture and promote the country's tr...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 12:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Fabiola Mukonda's Mupase challenge breaks the internet
Zambian songstress Fabiola Mukonda has broken the internet with a Mupase challenge which has seen her breaking records. Mupase challenge has racked in more than 500 000 views in less than 2 we...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 08:48hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Pumula Arts Awards nominees unveiled
It is awards season and excitement among artistes is at a fever pitch as they wait with bated breath to see who will triumph. With nominees being unveiled for the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards, another aw...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Novuyo Seagirl to work with UK producer, Patrick Denny
AWARD-WINNING songstress Novuyo Seagirl and London-based music producer and radio broadcaster Patrick Denny have hinted at a possible collaboration following a four-day intercity exchange programme in...Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mbirano gets Bethany's nod
One of Zimbabwe's finest Gospel Divas of all time, Bethany Pasinawako Ngolomi has given a 'thumbs up' to the new Gospel Mbirano vibes. The songress featur...Published: 21 May 2022 at 20:09hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Qeqe sings about heartbreaks
SONGSTRESS Qeqeshiwe "Qeqe" Mntambo has opened up about failed romantic relationships in a track titled Ngisemathandweni.The track which was produced at X Studios by Lance Hebron, Reilo Veik a...Published: 18 Oct 2021 at 19:34hrs | | 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
Umahlekisa engage Carl Joshua Ncube
Umahlekisa Comedy Club in partnership with ingwebu Breweries have taken their comedy tourism drive to Umzigwane in Matabeleland south province where they host a show today that features award-winning ...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mayweather coming to Zimbabwe
LEADING hospitality player rainbow Tourism Group subsidiary Gateway Stream has entered into a lucrative partnership with the Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board and Lion Heart Promoti...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Arthur Mutambara
Victoria Falls songstress, collabos Vusa Mkhaya
VICTORIA Falls-based Afro-fusion songstress, Cingi (born Cinginkosi Ncube) is preparing to release a single titled Ngikhuseliwe which features veteran imbube singer, Vusa Mkhaya. This is the s...Published: 20 Apr 2021 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah's backing vocalist quits
MUSIC superstar Jah Prayzah's long-serving backing vocalist Fatima "Stimela" Katiji has quit the popular musician's Third Generation band for studies in the United States Of America.Jah Prayza...Published: 30 Mar 2021 at 17:17hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-based rapper to represent Zimbabwe at the MTV Africa Awards
MULTI-award-winning rapper Asaph believed he had a good chance in representing Zimbabwe at the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) Lister's Choice Category saying nothing is impossible in bagging the cont...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 16:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance remains a cry baby
Whenever die-hard cadres in the MDC Alliance see smoke in the MDC-T, they wish it was hell manifesting, except that this time it is a braai not hell. It is common cause that the victims of Tho...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 07:14hrs | | by Robert Sigauke
Songstress, Congress, Compress not Oppress
Whenever the die-hard cadres in the MDC Alliance see smoke in the MDC-T, they wish it was gehena manifesting, except that this it is a braai not gehena. It is common cause that the victims of Khupe's ...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 17:19hrs | | by Robert Sigauke
Soul Jah Love confirms undying love for ex-wife Bounty Lisa
CONTROVERSIAL dancehall chanter Soul Jah Love has once again confirmed his undying love for ex-wife Bounty Lisa through a yet-to-be released song titled Hatisisiritose if a snippet from the video of t...Published: 23 Oct 2020 at 08:27hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean songstress bemoans impact of COVID-19
One of the country's top female artists, Pauline Gundidza, has pointed out that artists are finding it hard to cope during the current COVID-19 pandemic.A lot of artists have had to forfeit th...Published: 09 Sep 2020 at 07:30hrs | | by Daniel Itai, Harare, Zimbabwe
Honouring the war spirit
COMRADE Muchazotida, born Sekai, was a member of the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army, better known as ZANLA.She died during the 1977 Chimoio Attack by the army of racist Rhodesia....Published: 06 Sep 2020 at 08:49hrs | | by Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa
South Africa's Kelly Khumalo charms Bulawayo songstress
Vibrant upcoming musical sensation and model Tynie Smart (real name Queen Moyo) recently opened up about her relationship with Kelly Khumalo's music which inspired her and transformed her life. ...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 11:28hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Calls to boycott Mafikizolo concert due to xenophobia
There are widespread calls on social media to boycott the Mafikizolo's Back in Town Concert in protest against the xenophobic attacks targeted at foreigners - including millions of Zimbabweans - in So...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zahara arrives in London for Mzansi Festival, promises to light up the stage
SOUTH African songbird Zahara, arrived in London Friday ahead this year's Mzansi Festival set for Saturday at Willen Lake in Milton Keyes approaches, with a variety of musical acts and activities on t...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Berita set to release her highly anticipated new single
Multi-award-winning, singer-songwriter and producer Berita, is set to release her highly anticipated new single titled Yours, the follow up to her hit single 'Ndiceli'ikiss' on Thursday, August the 8t...Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 12:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
R12 000 raised for Prudence Mabhena wheelchair
A TOTAL of 12 000 rands has so far been raised for Afro fusion songstress Prudence Mabhena to buy a custom made electric wheelchair with R150 000 required for the purchase. The award winning P...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 07:37hrs | | 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
Zanu-PF MP arranged Macheso, Mangethe 'union'
BULILIMA West MP Dingumuzi Phuti was the brains behind the mega duet - Kumafaro - which featured the late songstress Beater Mangethe and sungura ace Alick Macheso.Credit also goes to Phuti, wh...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ivy Kombo drops 14th album
CELEBRATED United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean gospel songstress Ivy Kombo-Kasi last week released her 14th studio album titled Like Mt Zion to end a decade-long sabbatical.The songstress last rel...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo, Winky D to headline Zimfest Live in August
Chimurenga musician Thomas Mapfumo and Zimdancehall star, Winky D will headline a top line-up of performers at Zimfest Live when it returns in August, it has been announced.ExQ, DJ Tamuka and ...Published: 28 May 2019 at 11:13hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Eric Knight's illicit affairs leaked
Moira, daughter to veteran broadcaster Eric Knight, says she is affected by her father's shenanigans.The budding artiste expressed her dismay after her father's illicit affairs leaked....Published: 06 May 2019 at 22:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter plays down Daisy rift
CRACKS in the late superstar Oliver Mtukudzi's family appear to be widening over his music legacy, with his daughter Selmor seemingly on the receiving end of planned attacks.Although she refus...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 13:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Amakhosi product breaks new ground in South Africa
BULAWAYO-born footballer-cum-artiste Ntokozo Ndlovu has broken new ground in South Africa where he is parading the skills he obtained during his days at Amakhosi Cultural Centre.Ndlovu, who us...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gemma Griffiths charms Zimbabwe
Music lovers across the country are head over heels with soul singer Gemma Griffiths following the release of Winky D's record breaking hit video titled MuGarden on Valentine's Day in which she featur...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele reflects on music journey
SONGSTRESS Sandra 'Sandy' Ndebele will in March launch a new album whose theme is in line with celebrating her successes as an artiste of note over the last 15 years.Ndebele is the reigning ho...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nyasha Bonde: The birth of a Mbira songstress
For so long mbira lovers have been waiting for the arrival of a captivating artist who can replace the void left by sensational mbira legend Chiwoniso Maraire.Well, those prayers have been answered. B...Published: 18 May 2018 at 09:24hrs | | by Richard Mugobo
Spencer Banda denies bedding a married woman
PROMINENT ZBCtv and Star FM sports reporter Spencer Banda was a social media hit yesterday as pictures of him half dressed circulated amid allegations that he was caught red handed bedding a married w...Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mukanya deal flops
EFFORTS to bring Dr Thomas Mapfumo to the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) that began yesterday, hit a snag after the Chimurenga icon asked for a hefty pay cheque.Mapfumo, who ...Published: 02 May 2018 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Mafikizolo, Mi Casa, Dana lead Sama nominees
Legendary musician Robbie Malinga's self-titled album has earned him a posthumous nomination for the 24th South African Music Awards (Samas).Malinga, a celebrated composer and musician, died o...Published: 21 Apr 2018 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'My performance wasn't for Mugabe'
SOUTH African songstress, Winnie Khumalo has said her performance alongside Uhuru at the Youth Presidential Interface Rally in Bulawayo last year was not meant for former president Robert Mugabe, but ...Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo producer making headlines in Jozi
As many artistes from Bulawayo don't consider life after music, South African-based producer Zwelihle "DJ Zwesta" Mathe paved a different route to become a strong force in the SA music industry while ...Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 05:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Soul Jah Love sings about Bounty Lisa assault
Under-fire Zimdancehall star Soul Jah Love, who attracted the ire of the public last week after assaulting his wife Bounty Lisa, has fleetingly acknowledged the incident in a just-released self-loving...Published: 25 Jan 2018 at 09:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Soul Jah Love assaults wife Bounty Lisa
Zimdancehall star Soul Jah Love went berserk on Tuesday and assaulted his wife Bounty Lisa, alleging she had been impregnated by a city drug dealer.Bounty Lisa, who is nursing injuries on her ...Published: 18 Jan 2018 at 09:39hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland artists marginalised?
The dust is finally settling concerning the 2017 end of year charts that always trigger debate revolving especially around the voting criterion which different armchair critics across the country beli...Published: 14 Jan 2018 at 16:33hrs | 1 | by staff reporter
Scramble for Mugabes signatures
Several dignitaries who attended the Miss Tourism Zimbabwe (MTZ) Fundraising Dinner held at the Rainbow Towers on Saturday night were involved in a bidding "war" for various paraphernalia bearing the ...Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 14:16hrs | | by Vasco Chaya
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