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Sulu ready to support Macheso
Orchestra Dendera Kings front man Suluman "Ascom" Chimbetu is ready to support the king of Sungura Alick Macheso on his Bindura show dubbed Chesology Sungura festival next Saturday.Speaking on...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 21:44hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Wicknell Chivayo's US$5 million spending binge
FOR Wicknell Chivayo, money seems to grow on trees.Never the one to be shy to ostentatiously display his wealth, Chivayo, who likes to call himself Sir Wicknell, has of late been on an unrelen...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:36hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
When clowns sup at State House, it's trouble, serious trouble!
Pretoria mornings are now cold. It is a geographical axiom winter is for chills.Increasingly here, the weather is biting and unrelenting like a witch's tit as assumed.Early morning jog...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 18:40hrs | | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Harare Rainbow Towers missing man found dead in elevator
A businessman who disappeared mysteriously during a party at the Harare International Conference Centre on May 5 has been found dead in a non-functioning elevator, ZimLive can reveal.Givemore ...Published: 12 May 2021 at 10:32hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Budiriro demolitions disabled victim gets $500 000
Impala Car Rental chief executive officer, Mr Thompson Dondo has once again stretched his philanthropic hand after he donated $500 000 to Mr Nhamo Magwizi...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 18:29hrs | | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Can anything good come from Lupane?
CAN anything good come from Lupane? Kenny Canaan Moyo known as Kenny Mangena responded to this question, not by mere talking, but through his career in music.He went to Mphahlwa 3 and Mbondo P...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:59hrs | | by Kwanele Khumalo
Elliot craze spills into showbiz
DENDERA musician Suluman Chimbetu has had his band members referred to as "Elliot" because of their white stage attire.The name Elliot arose from the alleged resurrection miracle at a church i...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 14:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter breaks down
Diva of the moment Selmor Mtukudzi could not contain herself yesterday as she broke down at a luncheon held at Garwe Restaurant in Eastlea.Selmor cried as she narrated how difficult it had bee...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 20:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi legacy war, plot to ruin Selmor's gig?
THERE were reports last night of a plot to sabotage Selmor Mtukudzi's gig scheduled for Andy Miller hall on March 29 in what sources believe is a bitter war over the late national hero, Oliver "Tuku" ...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 16:29hrs | 6 | by Sytaff reporter
Macheso shows Nyau prowess
Sungura musician Alick Macheso is not leaving his nyau culture anytime soon if his Bindura show on Saturday is anything to go by.The musician was joined by a fan on stage and engaged in well-c...Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 20:22hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
'Jah Prayzah must cut army ties'
At one time the wearing of military clothes caught up with Zimbabweans but it quickly fizzled out after government outlawed it.But there was one person who continued to don the army uniform wi...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 15:02hrs | | by Maxwell Sibanda
Let's not lose the spirit of Ubuntu
Zimbabwe lost one of its finest musicians ever when Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi passed away in Harare on Wednesday afternoon after a long battle with diabetes.Before his death, Tuku had produced at...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 17:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Major events of 2018
As we say goodbye to 2018, the Daily News on Sunday reflects on some stories that grabbed newspaper headlines and dominated social media. Below are some of the highlights....Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 17:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP dumped in restaurant
BULILIMA West legislator, Dingumuzi Phuti, says he was once dumped in a restaurant by his girlfriend.Better known as DJ Phuti in showbiz circles, the 38-year-old made history after being elect...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 17:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Koffi Olomide jets in early
VISITING CONGOLESE rhumba giant, Koffi Olomide, will be arriving in the country two days before his much-publicised show in the capital, event organisers say.Show coordinators say Koffi will b...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 17:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tuku and Mukanya were never enemies
US BASED Chimurenga guru Thomas Mapfumo, who is back in the country for the first time in 14 years, says there is no bad blood between him and superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi.During his short...Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 15:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo shocked
He obviously heard about how piracy is growing back home when he was in the United States, but he did not know about the alarming level at which the evil is galloping away. When he last visited the co...Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mukanya, Tuku collabo on cards
Chimurenga Music Company and Tuku Music officials revealed that they are working on a collaboration song of Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo and his former protégée Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi.This...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 12:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mukanya has no intentions of dying in a foreign land
DECORATED Chimurenga music proponent, Dr Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo says he has no intentions of dying in a foreign land and his visit is the beginning of a solid reconnection with his motherland....Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:53hrs | | by staff rpeorter
Mukanya was home sick
US BASED Chimurenga guru, Thomas Mapfumo, says he spent 14 years in diaspora as the political environment was not conducive for him to return home.The 72-year-old, who touched down at the Robe...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 16:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mukanyao receives grand welcome
Thomas Mapfumo receives grand welcome Legendary chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo was all smiles seeing scores of fans when he landed at the Robert Mugabe International Airport on Wednesday...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo expected home tonight
Legendary chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo is expected in the country tonight ahead of his homecoming bira set for Glamis Arena in Arena on April 28. Mukanya will share the stage w...Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Juju doesn’t work, claims Macheso
SUNGURA musician Alick Macheso has broken silence on superstition and juju saying it does not work in music.He believes time and hard work is the key to success in the industry.Macheso...Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 17:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cheapest tickets for Mapfumo show sold out
Organisers of Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo's homecoming show said the first batch of tickets that were going for at least $10 have been sold out and they have unveiled a second lot with the cheapest going...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
'People lie about Mukanya, Tuku relationship'
Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo says he is looking forward to a colourful reunion with his friend Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi when the two share the stage at the former's homecoming bira set for Glamis Arena on A...Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chimbetu convicted of maintenance default
Orchestra Dendera Kings band leader Suluman Chimbetu, who has been in and out of court over a maintenance dispute with his ex-wife Marygold Mutemasango, was yesterday convicted by a Harare court for m...Published: 01 Feb 2018 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kariba Mayor's Cheer Fund still alive
The Cheer Fund is one Kariba Municipality's social responsibility arm that has survived the tough and rough of the economy retaining a long legacy of colourful fundraising activities held late last ye...Published: 25 Jan 2018 at 18:41hrs | | by Patsaka Trust Correspondent
Chimbetu arrested over maintenance
ORCHESTRA Dendera Kings leader Suluman Chimbetu slept in the cells on Wednesday before appearing in court yesterday over defaulting maintenance for the two kids he sired with ex-wife Marygold Mutemasa...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 16:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe inspires Sulu once again
Former President Robert Mugabe appears to be an enduring source of inspiration for Dendera music star Suluman Chimbetu.A year after composing a song titled Chirombo which borrowed the statemen...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 13:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Masvinu wins Mr Ugly contest again
Five times Mr Ugly winner William Masvinu took the title he lost last year to Maison Sere in controversial circumstances during this year's edition of the competition held over the weekend in Ruwa. Th...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Discord rocks Mr Ugly contest
DISCORD last Sunday rocked Mr Ugly preliminaries at Mtangaz Hide Out in Ruwa after they were called off prematurely due to rains which ended late afternoon.Thirteen contestants were reportedly...Published: 28 Nov 2017 at 15:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zodwa Wabantu to perform at Private Lounge only
Award winning gospel musician Mathias Mhere is set to perform at the Carnival Music Concert slated for this Saturday at the Civic Centre Grounds in Harare.The concert which will mark the end o...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zodwa Wabantu to lead Samba Night party
HARARE - In what could be the party of the century, South African socialite Zodwa Wabantu will lead a cast of bevies on the Samba Night set for Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on Septemb...Published: 20 Aug 2017 at 17:33hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Grace Mugabe tells police to arrest music pirates
First Lady Grace Mugabe has called on law enforcement agents to descend heavily on pirates of music CDs who she accused of stifling growth of artistes and fuelling massive job losses in the country's ...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 12:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sulumani's ex wants reconciliation?
ORCHESTRA Dendera Kings leader, Suluman Chimbetu, claims his former wife is continuously taking him to court as a way of forcing him to reconcile with her.Sulu told the court that Marygold Mut...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 19:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Messi and Ronaldo of Zimbabwean music
Jah Prayzah and Winky D have high profile gigs in Harare and Bulawayo respectively this weekend. Both will share the stage with South Africans: Jah Prayzah with Mafikizolo on Friday at the HIC...Published: 23 Apr 2017 at 14:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Suluman Chimbetu to rock Canada
Singer Suluman Chimbetu is set to rock Canada when he embarks on his first ever tour there in April.Sulu will travel with a full band and will depart April 11 for the tw...Published: 16 Mar 2017 at 11:15hrs | | by Staff Reporter
WATCH: Condoms paraded at funeral
PROCEEDINGS reportedly came to a standstill at Glen View 1 Shops last week when people paraded a coffin with a corpse.The deceased known as Lizzy was a die-hard fan of dendera musician Sul...Published: 14 Mar 2017 at 20:39hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Tuku lines up mega birthday bash
Music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi has lined up a series of monthly shows with different artistes as a build-up to a mega bash to mark his 65th birthday set for Pakare Paye Arts Centre on Sept...Published: 26 Jan 2017 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Suluman Chimbetu wedding pictures
Dendera singer Sulumani Chimbetu wedded his lover Linda Samuriwo last Saturday in Harare at a drama filled reception at Zimbali Gardens.Below are some of the wedding moments...Published: 05 Dec 2016 at 15:56hrs | | by Alice Dube
Sulu weds Linda, chooses Jah Prayzah as best man
Serial award-winner Jah Prayzah will be the best man when Suluman Chimbetu weds Linda Samuriwo on December 3 at Zimbali Gardens in Greendale, Harare.Suluman and Linda, who are blesse...Published: 21 Nov 2016 at 12:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Weekend entertainment diary Bulawayo, Harare
Bulawayo diary NUST National University of Science and Technology student representative council in partnership with WerasEntertainmen...Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 09:40hrs | 3 | by Thobekile Zhou
'It's not necessary to burn Harare'
Dendera star Suluman Chimbetu is calling for peace in a new track titled "It's Not Necessary" that will feature on his upcoming album to be released end of October. The musician emotionally pl...Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 06:28hrs | | by Tawanda Marwizi
Thousands celebrate nation's heroes
There was an overwhelming turnout from Mashonaland Central Province's eight districts as people came to commemorate this year's Heroes' Day at Bindura Provincial Heroes' Acre.Minister of State...Published: 09 Aug 2016 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff Reporters
Zhakata launches album in style
It seems most artistes understand the purpose of unity as well as the need to support each other to push their careers forward.Musicians Alick Macheso, Suluman Chimbetu and Peter Moyo joined Z...Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 06:52hrs | | by Tawanda Marwizi
Mugabe in Mashonaland Central - live update
1839: President Mugabe has finished his address and with that we end our updates. 1835: Wrapping up his address, President Mugabe has promised the people of Mashonaland Central that he will co...Published: 08 Jul 2016 at 16:54hrs | | by Simiso Mlevu and Costa Mano
Macheso @ 48: Singer bares soul
ON June 10 celebrated sungura artiste, Alick Macheso, turned 48. A series of birthday shows were held but one stood out - a Friday gig at Tanza Centre in Chitungwiza, which attracted one of his be...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
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
Zimbabwean singer set to sign deal with Jamaican firm
Australia-based Zimbabwean reggae musician Desire Sibanda is set to sign a recording deal with Jamaican VP Records in a bid to promote music relations between the countries and his career. VP Records ...Published: 17 May 2016 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo
Bev, Zoey unite
Pole dancers Zoey Noleen Sifelani and Beverly Sibanda - who have had a stormy relationship for several years - have decided to put aside their differences.The two "rivals" will jointly celebra...Published: 28 Apr 2016 at 11:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
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