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Why Splash, Freddy Gwala are more popular in Zimbabwe than South Africa
FIVE years after his passing on 27 July, the life of Splash music godfather Dan Tshanda will be celebrated with a concert at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo.Tshanda has been gone for almost ha...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:27hrs | 875 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Dan Tshanda remembrance gig set for Bulawayo
THE Large City Hall car park in Bulawayo will host a special event on 27 July, bringing together Splash music enthusiasts to commemorate the late Dan Tshanda, a revered figure in African music. Tshand...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:02hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Dan Tshanda's Zimvavwe protégé keeps Splash alive
In the heat of a nostalgic moment as revellers are dancing and singing along to the sounds of the late Dan Tshanda at the Red Café' koBulawayo on a hot Sunday night, DJ Keitho drops a splash song by ...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 13:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Oliver Mtukudzi had blood cancer?
The late super star Oliver Mtukudzi might have suffered from blood cancer, journalist Lenin Ndebele reveals.In his tribute to the late global icon, Ndebele says when he was a young journalist ...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 21:26hrs | 9 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Why Dan Tshanda became Bulawayo's darling
WHILE he was never shy to talk about his roots, few knew that Dan Tshanda, the music legend and founder of the music movement known as Splash, was actually of Shona extraction from Zimbabwe.Th...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:48hrs | 1 | by Bruce Ndlovu
WATCH: Dan Tshanda was a Shona
The late disco music legend Dan Tshanda was of Zimbabwean descent. In an interview circulating on social media, the late musician said he had a child called Rutendo and that his father was of Shona or...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 07:58hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Dan Tshanda to be buried Saturday
DALOM music founder Dan "Ndivhiseni" Tshanda, who died in South Africa at the weekend, will be laid to rest in Soweto on Saturday, family spokesperson, Moudy Mudzielwana has said.Tshanda succu...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 08:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dan Tshanda dies
Music fans are in mourning on Saturday after news broke that musician and producer Dan Tshanda passed away in Johannesburg after suffering heart failure at age 54.He was reportedly certified d...Published: 05 Jan 2019 at 19:42hrs | 1 | by Staf reporter
Isiponono hit-maker Peacock dies
Former lead singer of Peacock, Thabile Mazolwane, who sang the hit Isiponono, has died.The Dalom music exponent died at the age of 41 but details of where and when he died were sketchy at the ...Published: 25 May 2018 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Legalisation of shebeens: Who benefits the most?
FOR years in the post-colonial era, politicians and a range of civic/residents' associations in the city have campaigned for the legalisation of shebeens.In particular, shebeens have been defe...Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 05:46hrs | | by Langalakhe Mabena/Nkosilodumo Ndebele
Professor plans Zimbabwe launch for new album
THE wait is over! After four years of waiting , an album from one Kwaito great, Mkhonzeni Langa better known as Professor, is finally out.The last time Professor dropped an album was in 2010 a...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 05:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dan Tshanda returns to Bulawayo
DALOM Music front man Dan Tshanda is excited to be returning to Bulawayo with his stable next month for a performance at the inaugural Splash Festival to revive the genre locally.The music sta...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 04:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Splash, Dalom Kids & Matshikos set for UK Tour 2017
South African music Icons Splash, Dalom Kids & Matshikos have signed up for two shows in the United Kingdom in March 2017. They return after a four year hiatus, having last performed in the ...Published: 11 Dec 2016 at 00:01hrs | 1 | by Ntshuxeko Mbowane
Dan Tshanda robbed in Botswana
POPULAR disco band, Splash had some of their musical equipment stolen and vandalised by an angry crowd at a show in Botswana after a 20-minute power outage last Friday.Band leader, Dan Tshanda...Published: 04 Aug 2016 at 06:47hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Bulawayo kwaito star drops club banger
MULTI-TALENTED Bulawayo kwaito star Proficience Cadder aka Kadder has dropped a sizzling single track titled "Yes I am". The single - a tribal house genre - is a collaboration with another kwa...Published: 16 May 2016 at 21:48hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Khuxxman not abandoning house music
POPULAR Bulawayo versatile musician Khulekani Bethule popularly known as Khuxxman has declared that house music is what shot him to fame and will not abandon the genre anytime soon.He made tho...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 09:03hrs | 1 | by Mbongeni Msimanga
Popular Bosso fan dies
POPULAR Highlanders FC fan and Bulawayo socialite Raymond Fungai "Jones" Nyamapfeni has died. He was 42. Jones, a regular at Bosso training sessions and matches since he was 12 years old, died...Published: 04 Nov 2015 at 05:42hrs | 1 | by Whinsley Masara
Dalom Kids stranded in Zimbabwe
WHILE Splash music star and stable owner Dan Tshanda, was likely somewhere off the coast relishing at his profits after a performance in Zimbabwe recently, his label mates Dalom Kids were reportedly s...Published: 13 Sep 2015 at 10:39hrs | 1 | by Peter Matika and Ngqwele Dube
Dan Tshanda shows to go ahead
Organisers of the Dan Tshanda music tour have assured fans that the shows would be going ahead next weekend with all the necessary procedures having been done to bring the music groups into the countr...Published: 23 Aug 2015 at 11:50hrs | | by Ngqwele Dube
Matter of fact - Dan Tshanda
ON Friday August 14, 2015, we erroneously reported that South African musician Dan Tshanda had been deported from Zimbabwe.It has since come to our attention that he in fact did not leave ...Published: 20 Aug 2015 at 13:39hrs | | by Editor
Dan Tshanda might never perform in Zimbabwe
SOUTH African splash music sensation Dan Tshanda might never perform in Zimbabwe, unless he pays back money he supposedly owes an entertainment promotion agency, after he failed to meet his obligation...Published: 16 Aug 2015 at 09:55hrs | | by Mbongeni Msimanga and Peter Matika
Dan Tshanda deported from Zimbabwe
POPULAR musician Dan Tshanda was on Wednesday turned away from the Joshua Mqabuko International Airport in Bulawayo after failing to produce proper travelling documents to immigration officials. ...Published: 14 Aug 2015 at 07:43hrs | 1 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Dan Tshanda returns to Bulawayo
Fans of South Africa's Dalom Music, which is fronted by Dan Tshanda, have everything to rejoice for as the muso and his stable are set to trek to Bulawayo for a show before the end of this month. ...Published: 02 Aug 2015 at 10:15hrs | 1 | by Ngqwele Dube
Dan Tshanda lands in Bulawayo
SOUTH AFRICAN disco music producer and singer Dan Tshanda has jetted in Bulawayo to wind up contract deal for his April scheduled shows in the city.Dave Ncube of Sekunjalo Promotions is br...Published: 11 Mar 2015 at 13:18hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Promoter dupes Ndolwane
A music promoter has reportedly gone underground, hiding from Ndolwane Super Sounds after allegedly duping the group of more than $2, 000 for two shows held last year. This comes amid concerns...Published: 13 Jan 2014 at 07:10hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Patricia Majalisa jets in for Bulawayo shows
SOUTH African singer Patricia Majalisa jetted into the country on Sunday ahead of her shows scheduled for Bulawayo and Hwange this weekend. She will perform in Hwange on 6 December. From the a...Published: 26 Nov 2013 at 00:51hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Majalisa lines up Bulawayo shows
POPULAR South African afro-pop and disco musician Patricia Majalisa is expected back in the country next month where she has lined up two shows. Majalisa will hold her first show on 29 Novembe...Published: 30 Oct 2013 at 02:55hrs | 1 | by arts reporter
Patricia Majalisa in Bulawayo
POPULAR South African Afro-pop musician Patricia Majalisa was in Bulawayo yesterday preparing for two shows lined for Hwange and Bulawayo this weekend.Majalisa, who arrived in Bulawayo on Mond...Published: 03 Oct 2013 at 05:09hrs | 1 | by Arts reporter
Patricia Majalisa dates Bulawayo fans
POPULAR South African Afro-pop and disco legend Patricia Majalisa is scheduled to perform in Bulawayo on October 5.The songtress will be supported by fellow South Africans Mpendulo Dandile, Sl...Published: 26 Sep 2013 at 09:48hrs | | by Arts reporter
Dan Tshanda's Zimbabwe shows called off
THE highly-anticipated shows by South African musician Dan Tshanda at Bulawayo Amphitheatre and Hwange Colliery Stadium have been called off.The two shows were slated for tonight at the Amphit...Published: 30 Aug 2013 at 05:01hrs | | by Arts reporter
Dan Tshanda show venue changed
THE concert featuring veteran South African musician Dan Tshanda tomorrow night has been moved from the Bulawayo Amphitheatre to the Large City Hall.This is not the first setback for the show...Published: 26 Apr 2013 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Dan Tshanda lines up Bulawayo, Hwange shows
VETERAN South African singer Dan Tshanda and some musicians from his Dalom music stable are set to perform in Hwange and Bulawayo next month.The shows have been set for April 26 at the Hwange ...Published: 27 Mar 2013 at 08:13hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Crowd disturbances at Tshanda show
Ugly scenes marred, an otherwise great show by Dan Tshanda as various crowd disturbances threatened to halt the show.Tshanda, who took to the stage at four in the morning and rocked the stage ...Published: 08 Oct 2012 at 04:51hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Dan Tshanda set for Victoria Falls show tomorrow
Popular South African singer Dan Tshanda is playing at the Victoria Falls stadium tomorrow.Tshanda returns to the resort town after four years.He was last here in 2008 when he brought ...Published: 05 Oct 2012 at 05:10hrs | | by Showbiz reporter
Tshanda, Majalisa to perform in Bulawayo and Vic Falls
FOR most township pop/disco music fans watch the Dalom Music stable perform without Patricia Majalisa as part of the act was like eating sadza without relish.The last two years has seen the Da...Published: 02 Oct 2012 at 11:45hrs | 1 | by Leisure Correspondent
Bulawayo artistes feel unappreciated
BULAWAYO is dubbed the country's cultural hub but surprisingly city musicians and other artistes, have not found joy with local fans.One of the popular Bulawayo musicians, Lovemore "Majaivana"...Published: 23 Jun 2012 at 15:27hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
New Khuxman Video a Prayer for Africa
The reason why it is said prayer can move mountains is simple! It is because God is in the mountain-moving business! He knows exactly what to do to remove any and every "mountain" that comes our way....Published: 20 Jun 2012 at 23:28hrs | 2 | by Titshabona Malaba Ncube
Dan Tshanda, Splash, Matshikos resting for their Zimbabwe shows
Dan Tshanda is resting for his Zimbabwe shows which are billed for Harare, Bulawayo, Hwange and Filabusi.Tshanda has promised a show not to miss. He said the show will feature Dalom Kids, Neo...Published: 09 Sep 2011 at 14:26hrs | 2 | by Mafu Sithabile
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