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Ufasimba takes Gwanda by storm
A rising Imbube music group has taken the mining town of Gwanda by storm through a genre that locals can identify with.The streets of Jahunda are vibrating to traditional sound laced with capt...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 16:45hrs | 933 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa honours truck driver
President Emmerson Mnangagwa honored Kadoma truck driver Sirizani Butau on Monday for his heroism during a tragic 2021 accident in Mutare, where a fuel tanker collided with a bus. Butau was one of the...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 07:08hrs | 1539 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa honours Black Umfolosi
President Mnangagwa has honoured legendary imbube group Black Umfolosi with the Order of the Star of Zimbabwe in Bronze for their song Unity, during the Heroes Day National Commemorations in Harare....Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:51hrs | 1333 | by Staff reporter
8 iconic musicians from Bulawayo
Bulawayo has a rich musical tradition and has been home to several iconic musicians who have made significant contributions to Zimbabwean and African music.These musicians have not only entert...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:41hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi Zezhwane biggest winners at BAA
A RHUMBA group on Saturday night walked away with a BMW car after getting more votes in the people's choice awards at the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair....Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 04:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Black Umfolosi rebrands
AFTER 40 years of existence, internationally acclaimed Imbube/Iscathamiya group Black Umfolosi has rebranded by adding female vocals and a new sound, Standard Style reported.The group, which w...Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Black Umfolosi continues Canada tour with two new members
Zimbabwean group Black Umfolosi will this weekend continue their tour of western Canada with a show in Errington, their second visit to the Vancouver Island community.The group, which speciali...Published: 01 Nov 2022 at 05:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Black Umfolosi to make a stop in East Yorkshire
World-famous music group Black Umfolosi will be making a stop at a village church in East Yorkshire as part of a new UK tour.The a cappella and dance group, who have combined performances with...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 18:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Black Umfolosi to resume international tours
ZIMBABWE'S celebrated music outfit Black Umfolosi is, in August, set to resume its international tours which had been on hold since 2018.The group, which is behind the hit Unity, is expected t...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Black Umfolosi condemns Elvis Nyathi murder
As Black Umfolosi and international musicians, we totally condemn the most cruel, evil and babaric killing of our dear innocent brother Elvis Nyathi in Diesploot by our own black South African b...Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 19:59hrs | 14 | by Thomeki Dube
Black Umfolosi celebrates 40 years in showbiz
CO-FOUNDER of globetrotting imbube group - Black Umfolosi, Tomeki Dube has said they will take time to reflect on the past to see what they did right and what went wrong as they celebrate 40 years of ...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: 1893 MHRRM supports Matebele musicians
1893 MHRRM continues to be invested in working with a limited number of our Matebele musicians as part of supporting its people and them supporting the Movement. Ngokunjalo Mahlabezulu i1893 M...Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 07:45hrs | | by Thembani Dube
'Late journalist a moving BaKalanga encyclopaedia'
THE Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association (KLCDA) has described the late veteran journalist Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu, who was one of its long-serving trustees, as a "moving" BaKalanga encyc...Published: 21 Jul 2021 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
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
Bulawayo photographer publishes photobook
BULAWAYO-BASED photographer, Mgcini Nyoni has published a photobook titled #ConvergenceZW which will be launched at Amakhosi Cultural Centre on Saturday.In an interview with NewsDay Life &...Published: 10 Dec 2020 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Black Umfolosi album storms world music charts
BULAWAYO-BASED internationally-acclaimed Imbube/Iscathamiya group Black Umfolosi has scored big after its latest album Washabalala Umhlaba (Earth Song) was featured on the World Music Charts Europe (W...Published: 20 Oct 2020 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Urgent Funding Appeal for Bulawayo Boreholes Drilling Project
The 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM) hereby makes an urgent public funding appeal via Gofun...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 19:26hrs | 1 | by 1893 Bayethe Board of Directors
Coventry wades into Black Umfolosi royalties saga
SPORT, Arts and Recreation minister Kirsty Coventry has promised to intervene in Black Umfolosi's tug of war with Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) over royalties which the Imbube outfit clai...Published: 31 Aug 2019 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Imbube festival for Bulawayo
IMBUBE groups in Matabeleland will on August 17 hold their fourth imbube expo, Rise Up Chothoza Mfana, running under the theme United We Stand, Divided We Fall — Simunye Chothoza, which is aimed at ...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Black Umfolosi's Ncube mourned
BULAWAYO imbube groups say they have been left poorer after the death of Alec Ncube, who was a key member of the globe-trotting imbube outfit, Black Umfolosi.Ncube (52) died last week after st...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo artistes more popular outside Zimbabwe'
Southern region artistes say they are more popular outside Zimbabwe due to a number of reasons, chief being the imbalance in airplay which favours artistes from the other parts of the country....Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Thomas Mapfumo's long stay in Zim justified'
Chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo is yet to return to the United States having flown into the country at the beginning of December last year for countrywide gigs running under the banner Mu...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 12:00hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Black Umfolosi founding member survives fatal crash
ONE of the founding members of well-travelled imbube group Black Umfolosi, Sotsha Moyo is lucky to be alive after he was involved in a bus accident in Botswana. Moyo, who had travelled to the ...Published: 04 Jan 2019 at 09:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Artistes mourn Joe Maseko
The Executive Producer of Rising Sounds Studio Joe Maseko has passed on. He is remembered as one of the unsung heroes who positively shaped the music Industry in Southern Africa. Artistes ...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 09:09hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Soul Brothers billed for Intwasa as annual arts fiesta begins
SKYZ Metro FM's Umcimbi Wabantu, the Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo official shutdown party on Saturday, will be headlined by South Africa's Soul Brothers alongside Jeys Marabini, Madlela Skhobokhob...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Black Umfolosi, Imbizo in joint show
BULAWAYO top Imbube outfits - Black Umfolosi and Imbizo Performing Arts will tomorrow night stage their first-ever joint performance, which promises fireworks at the Bulawayo Theatre.Imbube is...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nobuntu in US debut
The United States of America will, for the first time, be treated to the sounds of Bulawayo's honey-voiced all women's ensemble, Nobuntu, who are currently in North America on their maiden tour of tha...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thousands throng Luswingo Heritage Site
THOUSANDS of people thronged Luswingo Heritage Site in Bulilima, Matabeleland South province to celebrate the growth of indigenous culture at the Luswingo Festival that featured Botswana and Tsholotsh...Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 12:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khally S - the new Bulawayo princess of opera
Khaliphile Sibanda is the personified meaning of dynamites come in small packages. Going by the stage name Khally S, her musical prowess, and the way she is quickly gaining recognition in the Zimbabwe...Published: 23 Sep 2017 at 06:32hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
All set for Bulawayo Arts Awards
Bulawayo City Hall in the City of Queens and Kings plays host to the inaugural ceremony of the much-anticipated Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) on Friday.Given the socio-economic situation in the c...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:05hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe arrives as 1,000s troop in for 21st bash
PRESIDENT Mugabe arrives in Bulawayo this morning for the 21st February Movement celebrations which roar to life at the Rhodes Estate Preparatory School (REPS) in Matobo District.Thousands...Published: 25 Feb 2017 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Live broadcast for #FillUpWhiteCity
National broadcaster ZBCtv will broadcast live the #FillUpWhiteCity concert which will see over 50 Bulawayo artistes showcasing their talent to a national audience.Dubbed "We Honour our he...Published: 21 Nov 2016 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndebeles identify next king
Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has hailed the Khumalo royal family for seeking to restore the Mthwakazi kingdom following reports that a new Ndebele king has been identified.Speaking at th...Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko showed off his dancing skills at Nkomo memorial gala
VICE President Phelekezela Mphoko showed off his dancing skills as he joined thousands of people in celebrating the life of the late Vice President Dr Joshua Nkomo at White City Stadium on Friday nigh...Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 07:01hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Imbongi enchant Mphoko
PRAISE poets (imbongi) captivated the heart of Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko as they stole the show when he officially opened the National Culture Week celebrations on Saturday at Godlwayo Cultura...Published: 24 May 2016 at 07:08hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Mphoko to launch Culture Week celebrations
GODLWAYO Cultural Centre in Filabusi's Insiza District will come to life tomorrow as it hosts the launch of the National Culture Week.Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko is expected to launch th...Published: 20 May 2016 at 06:28hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
Black Umfolosi, 34 years and still going strong
THE story of successful musical groups splitting because of power and money struggles has been overwritten in Zimbabwe so much that it is no longer news.But the opposite story of a successful ...Published: 15 May 2016 at 07:57hrs | | by Ntombiyolwandle Ndlovu
Busi Mhlanga flies Zimbabwe flag high in foreign lands
UK based singer Sibusiso Mhlanga is flying the flag for the Zimbabwean nation with her colourful traditional attire and socially conscious lyrics. Popularly known as Busi Mhlanga, she is currently wor...Published: 29 Apr 2016 at 00:24hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
Dumisani Ramadu: A musical Journey - The interview
As someone once said, if you want to be a rock star or just be famous, then run down the street with no clothes on, you'll make the news or something. But if you want music to be your livelihood, the...Published: 27 Dec 2015 at 21:44hrs | | by Tish Ncube Malaba
Ibumba Festival roars to life
Annual arts fete Ibumba Festival roars to life tomorrow in Bulawayo. This year's edition is running under the theme "Full On" and has been spiced up as it will be held at seven locations. The ...Published: 15 Dec 2015 at 05:02hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Cont Mhlanga has big feet and giant footprints
MOST people in the arts industry, particularly those in theatre and dance, were inspired by Cont Mhlanga and his Amakhosi Theatre. And most of us who worked closer with Cont for some time consciously ...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Up Coming Video recording and filming company JKID set to light Bulawayo
The up coming video and filming company JKID Media in Bulawayo is set to rock the Njube suburbs and Bulawayo as it has since secured a place at the Njube Shops opposite the Police Station where the co...Published: 03 Nov 2015 at 09:45hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Dr Joshua Nkomo Celebrations
The following is the list of artist to grace this year's Annual Dr Joshua Nkomo Celebrations through Arts South Africa. The event will be held at Hillbrow Theatre in JohannesburgMlambos Express Ba...Published: 11 Jul 2015 at 08:02hrs | 10 | by Mengezi Mpofu
Black Umfolosi takes 'gumboot dance' to Canada
This year the Bella Coola Music Festival is so proud to present acclaimed international performing arts group Black Umolofsi.Black Umfolosi is a self taught Acappella (Imbube) singing and trad...Published: 28 Apr 2015 at 19:23hrs | | by coastmountainnews
Zimbabwe arts in diaspora
1. Trip : Meet The Artists Tour by Future Moyo (Rainbow Province Arts –Festival Director & Usungulo Arts founder)Contacts: usunguloarts@gmail.com , Cell: +27603352552 I...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 11:32hrs | 3 | by Jamela Vodloza
Bulawayo musician Thomic Dube visits TB Joshua
Bulawayo based musician and leader of Black Umfolosi was seen yesterday (08 March) attending the Synagogue Church of All Nations led by world acclaimed prophet TB Joshua at Lagos in Nigeria during...Published: 09 Mar 2015 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Tymon Mabaleka 'Whitehorse' laid to rest
Bulawayo - The Whitehorse has galloped away from us and now lying in God's arms in heaven!Highlanders legendary son and music producer Tymon Mabaleka popularly know as the Whitehorse has b...Published: 03 Jul 2014 at 17:28hrs | 1 | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda
Black Umfolosi set to tour Canada
Internationally renowned Bulawayo -based imbube outfit, Black Umfolosi, is scheduled for a tour abroad late October this year.Black Umfolosi, which has hogged the limelight with post-independe...Published: 29 Apr 2014 at 11:32hrs | | by Cristabel Kaonza
Black Umfolosi re-compiles their hits from yesteryear
INTERNATIONALLY recognised Bulawayo-based imbube outfit, Black Umfolosi, has recompiled some of their yesteryear albums and is now working on securing a local distribution dealer.The group...Published: 28 Feb 2014 at 05:43hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
Zapu honours Nelson Mandela
ZAPU has hit out at local critics who have tried to downplay former South Afican President Nelson Mandela's legacy saying economic transformation of a country does not happen overnight.The pa...Published: 16 Dec 2013 at 02:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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