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Winky D gets Chamisa's recognition
Dancehall star Winky D has received the recognition of opposition MDC president Nelson Chamisa who described him as great talent.Winky D in his latest release Paper Bag made reference to spagh...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 11:41hrs | 5144 | by Staff reporter
Winky D's video stirs controversy
Dancehall music giant Winky D has silenced critics with a beautiful video, Paper Bag which was launched on Trace Africa yesterday but some have questioned the coincidence of its release with Jah Prayz...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 09:56hrs | 3252 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa endorsed by Zimbabwe 'despot'
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said he welcomed an endorsement of his presidential bid by former President Robert Mugabe who was booted out of power by the military in November last year...Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 09:36hrs | 1719 | by Staff reporter
ZEC working with Mnangagwa to subvert Chamisa's will
MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission of working closely with President Emmerson Mnangagwa by providing the voter data base to him.Chamis...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 19:37hrs | 4536 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Comedian in anti-Mnangagwa campaign
The list of artists who have released "election materials" ahead of forthcoming harmonised election is continuously growing with the latest being South Africa-based comedian Baba Tencen, who has poste...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 17:40hrs | 6603 | 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 | 1460 | by Staff reporter
Koffi Olomide's Zimbabwe show in limbo
CONGOLESE artiste Koffi Olomide's concert set for August 3 at the Harare International Conference Centre might be in limbo following indications that he has been banned from entering Zambia for crimin...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 06:41hrs | 1588 | by Staff reporter
Winky D 'endorses' Chamisa
Dancehall star Winky D has released a cheeky political statement challenging the current political status quo through a single titled Parliament, which found its way to the internet on Friday morning....Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 17:02hrs | 2092 | by Staff reporter
Winky D rushed to hospital
DANCEHALL star Winky D was on Saturday rushed to hospital after pepper spray was fired during his performance at the OK Grand Challenge.The chanter appeared on stage much to the pleasure of ma...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 14:43hrs | 8652 | by Staff reporter
Macheso in no show at OK Grand Challenge
SUNGURA maestro Alick Macheso missed the OK Grand Challenge horseracing event held at Borrowdale Racecourse over the weekend allegedly over a poster in which he appeared to curtain raise for artistes ...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 07:05hrs | 612 | by Staff rpeorter
Winky D rocks the City of Kings & Queens
There is no artiste in Zimbabwe that can keep a crowd on its feet for a good three hours like Winky D and that's what he did on a chilly Thursday night at Hartsfield Tshisanyama in Bulawayo. And fans ...Published: 26 May 2018 at 07:30hrs | 2046 | 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 | 403 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo musician impregnates two women in one year
WHEN Cal_vin's fans, one of Bulawayo and Zimbabwe's most prominent rappers, celebrated the arrival of his first born son earlier in the year, little did they know that he already had a bun cooking in ...Published: 20 May 2018 at 08:33hrs | 3401 | 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 | 1742 | by Staff rpeorter
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 | 901 | 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 | 5917 | 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 | 2180 | by Staff reporter
Why Tuku may be more loved than Mapfumo
After receiving a rousing reception at the Robert Mugabe International Airport earlier on Thursday, Thomas Mapfumo sat sedately on one of the chairs at the Star FM's studios, ready to give what would ...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:07hrs | 1666 | by Staff rpeorter
Big welcome for Mukanya
"MUKANYA woye, Mukanya woye," echoed chants across the foyers of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on Wednesday evening as fans welcomed the legend who is back home after 14 years in the...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:55hrs | 192 | by Staff rpeorter
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 | 250 | 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 | 2876 | 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 | 343 | 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 | 2357 | by Staff reporter
Impala SAMA Festival roars in UK
Local musicians Oliver Mtukudzi, Winky D, Andy Muridzo and Sam Dondo will share the stage with South Africa's Mafikizolo in the United Kingdom today and tomorrow.It is expected to be an exciti...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 08:25hrs | 70 | 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 | 2085 | by Staff reporter
Tuku to receive honorary patronage
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) South Africa will honour Dr Oliver Mtukudzi with an honorary patronage for his contribution to music, film, and the arts industry, as well as for decades of philanthrop...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 15:19hrs | 634 | by Tidi Kwidini
'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 | 829 | by Staff reporter
Winky D content with Ngirozi video
WINKY D for some reason is happy to produce a mediocre video for Ngirozi, his biggest hit to date.His manager Jonathan Banda said Vigilance Records is satisfied with the video that has receive...Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 05:51hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
What's stopping collabos between Bulawayo, Harare music giants?
PERHAPS the genuine gesture of showing the world, fans or people that there are no squabbles, beefs, hostilities or hatred among artistes, collaborations have been a rare occasion between Bulawayo and...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:26hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya euphoria grips Zimbabwe
As preparations for Chimurenga music guru Thomas Mapfumo's Welcome back Big Bira concert take shape, there has been rising interest over how his first stage appearance in years locally will be....Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 20:21hrs | 1172 | by Staff reporter
Fans snap up Mapfumo tickets
MANY have predicted that the much-awaited Thomas Mapfumo concert in Zimbabwe will be one of the biggest shows in the country this year and it may just come to pass as tickets to the event are selling ...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 05:58hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Harare girls dancing dirty in public
Dzivarasekwa based raunchy dance group (Mellenium Queens) mesmerised revellers at the most popular club in Chiwaridzo, Club Ten, Bindura on Saturday night.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnGnO...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 11:22hrs | 9814 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Ginimbi dangles $40,000 for Gombwe
Businessman and socialite Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure bought the first copy of Winky D's latest album titled Gombwe for $40 000 during the project's launch on Friday night at the Harare International C...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 08:59hrs | 643 | by Staff reporter
Winky D vs Jah Prayzah
WHAT a way to celebrate turning 35 years old!With a discography that boasts of five successful albums, launching his sixth on his birthday at the home of international shows, Harare Internatio...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 05:38hrs | 1232 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Youth pledge to shun political violence as hundreds register to vote in Epworth
Youth in Epworth have vowed to uphold peace and shun violence ahead of the 2018 elections.Heal Zimbabwe Trust reported that this came out during a peace concert conducted in Epworth by Heal Zi...Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 14:06hrs | 1212 | by Stephen Jakes
No squabbles among Andy Brown's children, says Ammara
Winky D speaks on albumFOR the longest time, Zim Dancehall icon Winky D has launched his albums towards the end of the year but save for his next offering.The Ninja president is set to...Published: 07 Jan 2018 at 09:26hrs | 1674 | by Staff Reporter
Kalawa Homecoming pandemonium
IT was meant to be the event of the year but in the end it was characterised by shoddy preparations and a weak line-up that left many questioning if the Kalawa Homecoming would be ever be the same aga...Published: 31 Dec 2017 at 08:35hrs | 2848 | by Stephen Jakes
Sandra Ndebele readies for Kalawa gig
When it was announced that Sandra Ndebele would collaborate with South Africa's kwaito kingpin Professor a few months ago, some predicted the song would be a hit for this festive season.With D...Published: 25 Dec 2017 at 07:17hrs | 1011 | by Staff Reporter
PHOTOS: Peace campaign gathers pace in Zimbabwe
…as Traditional leaders in Zaka vow to end BVR human rights violations. Heal Zimbabwe took its National peace campaign: 13 Million Voices for Peace t...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 06:51hrs | 1657 | by Stephen Jakes
Macheso dumps his 2017 album release plans
Virtuoso Alick Macheso has dumped his 2017 album release plans, and The Sunday Mail Society can reveal that it is because the King of Sungura believes what he has worked on so far is simply not good e...Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 07:31hrs | 2847 | by Staff reporter
NPP youths mock Mujuru coalition partners
OPPOSITION National People's Party (NPP) youths have called on their leader Joice Mujuru (pictured) to swallow her pride and dump the People's Rainbow Coalition (PRC) where she is presidential candida...Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 05:14hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
Braai fiesta comes to life
ALL is set for the biggest braai event, the Castle Lager National Braai day which is slated for October 28 at Old Hararians Sports Club.Organisers of the event have said apart from breaking la...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 06:32hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Has Jah Prayzah gone political in his music
POPULARLY known for his signature full military combat regalia, Jah Prayzah has once again been sucked into the vortex of artistic controversy following the release of his latest album Kutonga Kwaro w...Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 13:50hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah's new release reignites political controversy
Kutonga Kwaro, the title track of Jah Prayzah's just-released album, has stoked political controversy once again.In the run-up to the launch of the album at the Harare International Conference...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 12:50hrs | 6731 | by Staff reporter
Zimdancehall songstress searches for love
What a difference a few months can make!In February this year, Zimdancehall songstress Tendazvaitwa Chitimbe, popularly known as Ninja Lipsy, ruled out marriage, arguing that tying the knot wo...Published: 01 Oct 2017 at 12:42hrs | 1280 | by Staff reporter
Castle launches national braai day
Castle Lager has launched another edition of the biggest braai activity in Zimbabwe called The Castle Lager National Braai day. This year's event will be held on October 28, 2017 at Old Hararians Spor...Published: 21 Sep 2017 at 06:15hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Reflecting Zimbabwe's 21st socio economic demands in policy formulation
There is an understanding that as population footages escalate in a nation-state, socio economic contemplations need to be aggressively mindful to the ever-evolving anxieties that mutilate the occupat...Published: 07 Sep 2017 at 13:46hrs | 351 | by Tedious Ncube
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 | 2287 | by Staff reporter
Zodwa Wabantu attendance still not clear
THE Minister of Hospitality and Tourism, Walter Mzembi, has urged people to converge on Harare for the ongoing Harare International Carnival as his ministry, together with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authori...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 06:32hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
Harare International Carnival roars to life
Harare International Carnival roars to life today with carnival Trivia Night at China Gardens and several other activities dotted around the capital.The carnival jamboree has for years brought excitem...Published: 01 Sep 2017 at 06:32hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
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