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Dhuterere 'blasts' manager, promoter
Musician Mambo Dhuterere has expressed his disappointment after his planned tour to the United Kingdom was canceled due to a dispute between his manager and the promoter.In a Facebook statemen...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:23hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
Dhuterere pulls the plug on UK Music Festival participation
Popular Zimbabwean gospel artist Mambo Dhuterere will not be performing at this weekend's Africa Music Festival in the UK. He chose to withdraw from the event due to a disagreement with the festival's...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 18:54hrs | 527 | 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 | 18 | by Tidi Kwidini
UK: Zimfest Live reveal exciting 2023 line-up for Herts Showground
New and familiar names including Killer T, Tocky Vibes, Berita, Musa Keys and Sha Sha have been added to the line-up, as revealed in the latest stage announcement.Zimfest Live will return in J...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 09:19hrs | 15 | by Tidi Kwidini
We salute Diva Mafunga funeral support by ZIMURA - Maxwell Teedzai
MUTARE - Veteran Mutare Gospel musician, Pastor Maxwell Teedzai has hailed ZIMURA - Zimbabwe Music Rights Association for standing hand - in - glove with the Mafunga family after the sad passing on of...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 20:38hrs | 16 | 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 | 13 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Duo aims to export Zimbabwe music
GWERU-BASED duo of Nathan Marufu (27) and Munyaradzi Machaya (25) said its recently established Prime MediaZW is meant to showcase the country's music. beyond the borders.Speaking to NewsDay L...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'I am inspired by Macheso,' says Kujo
Zimbabwe's finest bass guitarist Kudakwashe "Kujo" Yanika said he is inspired by King of Sungura Alick Macheso.Kujo is in current...Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 14:53hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Knives out over Shiri estate
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has launched an investigation into the alleged illegal sale of part of the late national hero and Lands and Agriculture minister Perrance Shiri's estate....Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Tocky vibes unfazed by fashion police
The social media streets can be unforgiving but Tocky Vibes is not letting the stick he has been getting from that front break him. The dancehall chanter has been trending of late because of his rathe...Published: 07 May 2021 at 11:46hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
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 | 4 | by Staff reporter
Tocky's song insulting people from 'Binga' banned from airwaves
SERIAL hit-maker Tocky Vibes has expressed shock and disbelief at the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ)'s recent move to ban his song — "African Queen" (Binga) — from the airwaves.T...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 08:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah dares UK fans
JAH Prayzah has left for the United Kingdom (UK) where he will stage three concerts, courtesy of Y2K Entertainment Promotions in conjunction with Impala Car Rentals.This comes after fans in th...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Baba Harare abandoned by band members
Jit musician, Baba Harare has lost three band members.Drummer Tinashe Chihota, 24 , bassist Kudakwashe Yanika, 26, and keyboardist Tafadzwa, 23.Yanika spoke on the trio's reasons for d...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 13:42hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Mnangagwa politics shatters society's mirror
The dawn of the new dispensation brought along a glimpse of hope to many, including artistes, with the leaders ensuring the upholding of fundamental human rights.This was reinforced by the ret...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah army links backfire
Fans in the United Kingdom have been reportedly pushing to block Jah Prayzah from performing in the European country in April owing to his close links with the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) which stan...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 16:09hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
LISTEN: Tocky Vibes disses soldiers
Tocky Vibes says he was moved to pen "Zvitori Nani" following acts of brutality on civilians by the army and police, claiming his pregnant wife had been beaten by soldiers without justification....Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 15:29hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tocky Vibes blasts army, police for killing civilians
DANCEHALL chanter Tocky Vibes has made a bold statement that he sings for the poor and is ready to die for them, following the release of his single Zvitori Nani that was influenced by recent incident...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Charambas charm villagers
THE 'First Family' of gospel music, Charles and Olivia Charamba, on Tuesday proved they were still in the game after putting up a scintillating performance during a Christmas party held in the remote ...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:47hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
American TV partners Zimbabwe artistes
American television presenter Jerry "Kojo" Robinson is in the country hunting for content to use on his show Music4U, a move which is set to expose local artistes to international audience.Koj...Published: 22 May 2018 at 13:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah returns to South Africa
MUKUDZEI Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah will this Easter weekend make a much-awaited return for two dates with his fans in Cape Town and Johannesburg.The lanky artist is one of the most-loved artists...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 14:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Tocky, Madzibaba collabo causing waves
ZlM DANCEHALL chanter, Tocky Vibes - real name Obey Makamure - has collaborated with Kubatakwashe Choral Group in a new song titled Muzita Rashe.The song is causing waves in the music industry...Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 15:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Terry Africa and Zim Top Producer, Young DLC collaborate
South Africa based DJ and Coke Studio Africa 2017 producer, Young DLC (Born Darlington Chikwewo) who was recently in Zimbabwe during the festive season holidays, has cooked a simmering single together...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 06:05hrs | | by Agencies
All aboard Mamvemve Express Motorways: Zimbabwe has no soul left brothers and sisters
I adored the soulful action on Thursday nights. Lovemore Majaivana could do the classic leg shuffle and shimmy with resourceful elegance noticeably better than the self-styled godfather of soul James ...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka
Busy Signal gig abandoned in Bulawayo
The Busy Signal show was called off yesterday in Bulawayo after violence broke off. Missiles were thrown on stage after Winky D walked off the stage complaining about the poor sound. Busy Signal did n...Published: 05 Aug 2017 at 15:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tocky Vibes drops new album
Zim dancehall sensation Tocky Vibes says the times are different and he will hit the entertainment circles like never before as he promotes his new 15-track album known as Tirabhuru a.k.a Kwata Zonke....Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 17:30hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Am accustomed to death rumours - Tocky Vibes
Highly rated artist in the Zimbabwean music arena - Tocky Vibes has said he is now used to death rumours on him.Early this week he was involved in an accident.Speculation on social med...Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 06:08hrs | 2 | by Thobekile Zhou
Tocky Vibes bounces back, unleash 'trouble'
Zim dancehall act Tocky Vibes says he is ready to release his second album titled Tiraburu (Kwatazonke).The track Tirabura which according to him has few lines on flamboyant Wicknell Chivayo....Published: 08 Jun 2016 at 13:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sulu dumps studio, plans new album
DENDERA crooner Suluman “Sulu” Chimbetu has dumped Vialy Studios, a stable he helped fortify as a music production power house.Vialy Studios was set up in 2012 and is owned by Oliver Mtuku...Published: 15 May 2016 at 14:37hrs | 2 | by Prince Mushawevato
Winky D arrested for £16K fraud
Popular ZImdancehall singer Winky D and his manager Jonathan Banda were last week arrested for fraud after failing to payback a United Kingdom promoter, Luther Pazvakavambwa, whom they allegedly swind...Published: 14 Feb 2016 at 09:22hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Going For Africa Gold: Bethen Steals Africa's Gospel Music Limelight
Famous God anointed African Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa's Permican Award of Excellency winning songstress and the architect and brainchild behind 2015 African Golden Virtual Awards Best African Group g...Published: 04 Feb 2016 at 18:44hrs | 1 | by Maxwell Teedzai in Harare
Tocky Vibes refuses to perform in Kwekwe
Dancehall musician Tocky Vibes brew another shocker over the weekend after he refused to perform in Kwekwe without a band.The musician was scheduled to perform at Mbizo Inn together with Peter...Published: 25 Jan 2016 at 23:20hrs | | by Tawanda Marwizi
Audius Mtawarira bares soul in new album
HE is one of the pioneers of the urban grooves genre of music that hit the country at the turn of the millennium although most of his compositions had an RnB bias.That was before the man - A...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's all-female imbube group makes DStv top 10
BULAWAYO's all-female imbube group, Nobuntu, was last week added onto the Zim Top 10 music video chart show which airs on DStv's Zambezi Magic channel.On a night when ExQ and Roki with hit tra...Published: 17 Oct 2015 at 10:49hrs | | by Bulawayo's all-female imbube group makes DStv top 10
Church ropes in Bev to boost attendance
Victory World International Ministries led by Pastor Paul Sanyangore has hired pole dander Beverly Sibanda to entertain believers at his ' "Super Sunday" service.The controversial dancer-c...Published: 25 Aug 2015 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Oliver Mtukudzi falls ill
There was chaos at CSC club in Chinhoyi after Oliver Mtukudzi failed to turn up for a show due to illness.Mtukudzi was billed to perform alongside Suluman Chimbetu and Soul Jah Love.S...Published: 24 Aug 2015 at 22:28hrs | | by Tawanda Marwizi
Tocky collapses before show
Dancehall musician Tocky Vibes collapsed on his way to a show in Glendale on Monday and was forced to cancel the gig after being hospitalised.The musician was billed to perform with Leonard Zh...Published: 13 Aug 2015 at 19:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Winky D accused of fraud
Zimdancehall sensation Winky D is at loggerheads with promoter Luther Pazvakavambwa of Digital One Promotions, who is accusing the musician of fraud after he failed to perform in the United Kingdom d...Published: 18 May 2015 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Sophia Chese and Brenda Phiri
Xenophobia grounds Prophet Magaya
The recent wave of attacks on some African immigrants in South Africa has led to a postponement of a Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) ministries crusade which was slated for that country this m...Published: 03 May 2015 at 04:19hrs | 1 | by Fatima Bulla
Mugabe hosts children's party - Live
1639: President Mugabe has left the venue.1637: The skills that we acquire through education especially at vocational centres will no doubt contribute to the successful implementation of ZimAs...Published: 17 Apr 2015 at 15:23hrs | | by Felex Share and Costa Mano
Sandra Ndebele receives vehicle at album launch
ON Thursday evening, Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi launched her seventh album - Izenzo to much pomp and fanfare. Complete with a red carpet, the event contained all the elements required to bring an A list c...Published: 21 Mar 2015 at 08:29hrs | 4 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Ezra 'Tshisa' accused of being two faced and a saboteur
FOLLOWING the failure of the much hyped pre-Valentine's Day, Tuku and Ringo show in Bulawayo, an organiser of the show has fired shots at former radio personality, Ezra "Tshisa" Sibanda, accusing him ...Published: 22 Feb 2015 at 08:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo dominates Namas
BULAWAYO artistes dominated the National Art Merit Awards (Namas) in Harare scooping 12 out 33 of the accolades for their hard work during 2014.On a memorable night at the 7 Arts Theatre in th...Published: 16 Feb 2015 at 06:54hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
'I am not fighting Zanu-PF,' says Prophet Magaya
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader, Walter Magaya says he is not at war with Zanu-PF after the party's youth boss in the capital, Godwin Gomwe, attacked him for lambasting apo...Published: 02 Feb 2015 at 11:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nama awards nominees - Full list
A lot has been said about the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), but director of the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) Elvas Mari on Wednesday described the awards' 14-year journey as successfu...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mafikizolo and Zahara Zimbabwe bound
Entertainment Reporter After a successful show in Harare in December last year, South African group Mafikizolo returns to the capital for another show with Zahara on March 6.The SA musicians w...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 09:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Harare's 1st Street building faces collapse,' says Prophet Magaya
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries (PHD) leader Walter Magaya on Sunday predicted that a building would soon collapse in Harare's First Street.Magaya told thousands of his congrega...Published: 07 Jan 2015 at 13:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
A Review of the Zimbabwe Music Scene: What Rocked & Shocked in the Zim Music Scene In 2014
As 2014 draws to an end, we take a look at the events which rocked and shocked the Zimbabwe Music scene taking into account both the positive and the negative. It is safe to say that the Zimbabwe...Published: 24 Dec 2014 at 11:40hrs | | by Takunda Lee Shoko
Mafikizolo delivers in Harare
WITH Christmas fever creeping in, merrymakers will grab every opportunity they get to go out and get wasted.Such an opportunity presented itself on Friday as all roads led to Harare Internati...Published: 22 Dec 2014 at 09:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mafikizolo jets into Zimbabwe today
South African music duo of Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe who are popularly known as Mafikizolo are expected to land in Harare at noon ahead of their "Lock Down" gig that is slated for Harare Inte...Published: 19 Dec 2014 at 06:58hrs | | by Brenda Phiri
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