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Kazembe Kazembe faces Parly grilling
HOME Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe has been ordered to appear before Parliament to explain why police stopped Winky D's performance at a show in Chitungwiza last Saturday.Dzivaresekwa legis...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 05:22hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Holy Ten opens up on Winky D beef
The 24-year-old Harare rapper, songwriter, and producer Holy Ten (real name Mukudzei Chitsama) has for the first time opened up about the controversy surrounding his collaboration with award winning a...Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 08:11hrs | 4249 | by Mandla Ndlovu
D'Banj sings praises for Mnangagwa upon arrival into Zimbabwe
Zanu-PF sympathiser and self-styled prophet Passion Java who was seemingly dissed for going broke in Winky D's latest offing Eureka has flown into the country Nigerian superstar D' Banj real name Olad...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 14:10hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter
Writing's on the bright yellow wall
The Bishop is back.What a restful, restorative and therapeutic sabbatical it was!Once in a while, it is quite helpful to extricate ourselves from the maddening rush of our manic lifest...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 09:38hrs | 169 | by Bishop Lazi
Mliswa salutes Winky D - 'Famba Winky Famba!'
Outspoken Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has heaped praises on Zimdancehall singer Wallace "WinkyD" Chirumiko after the release of his controversial album Eureka.Winky D has been a subject of ...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 09:29hrs | 3500 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF youth secretary makes U-turn on Winky D's album criticism
Zanu-PF's secretary for youth affairs, Tinomuda Machakaire, has made a major climb down on his criticism against Zimdancehall kingpin, Wallace Chirumiko, better known as Winky D, urging fellow critics...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:55hrs | 687 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Mapfumo sings 'Hona Satan arikutonga'
LEGENDARY Chimurenga Music singer Thomas Mapfumo has released a hard hitting single, Ndikutambire, a direct critique of the Zanu-PF regime as he prepares to drop his latest album which is similarly ti...Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 16:56hrs | 3513 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Winky D manipulated Holy Ten into singing politics?
Hip Hop artist Holy Ten has suggested that Zim Dancehall star Winky D manipulated him into pushing his (Winky) political agenda by featuring him in his song "Ibotso".In an interview with Dj Ol...Published: 06 Jan 2023 at 16:29hrs | 1320 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
ZBC speaks on Winky D's controversial album
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation has issued a statement in response to social media reports that the entity has banned the airplay of Winky D's latest music which has been labelled by many as bei...Published: 04 Jan 2023 at 17:09hrs | 22081 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa praises Winky D
Citizens Coalition for Change President Nelson Chamisa has praised Winky D's latest song Ibotso.The song has sparked debate on social m...Published: 04 Jan 2023 at 16:52hrs | 2581 | by Simbarashe Sithole
ZANU PF affiliate wants Winky D music banned
An organisation linked to the ruling party ZANU PF has called for the ban of Winky D's music following the launch of his highly subscribed latest album Eureka.While addressing the media today ...Published: 03 Jan 2023 at 20:19hrs | 3211 | by Desmond Nleya
Macheso is bigger than Ngwazi but .....
THE raging comparison of Sungura legend Alick Macheso and the emerging sungura star Mark Ngwazi reminds me of the late 1990s when a colleague brought Macheso's debut album, Magariro, to a party....Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 17:49hrs | 1758 | by Staff reporter
Iyasa release Babizeni Bonke
Multi-award-winning dance troupe Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (Iyasa) will today release their much-anticipated song Babizeni Bonke whose music video was shot in the high-density suburbs of Bula...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:45hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Two die in stampede at Castle Tankard
TWO people died on Saturday night in a stampede at the Borrowdale Race Course in Harare during the Castle Tankard musical show.The pair, Thomas Maarira (44) and Emilia Makoga (43), both of Hat...Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:03hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Harare artists to shutdown ZITF 2022
Winky D fans who missed out or simply did not get enough of the artiste in Bulawayo on Sunday have been given another opportunity to witness him live in action as he will be returning on April 30....Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 06:29hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
Artists' right to align with political parties defended
Newly launched and controversial arts stable Zhomba Entertainment has defended artists who are aligning themselves with political parties. Zhomba Chief Operations Officer Danford Makura said t...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 19:25hrs | 3315 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Jah Prayzah, Winky D square off
CONTEMPORARY singer Jah Prayzah and dancehall chanter Winky D, who are considered the country's most sought-after musicians, are set to revive their "rivalry" when they battle for supremacy at this ye...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 05:24hrs | 482 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo says anyone offended by Roki's Patati Patata lyrics lacked 'a moral compass'
EXILED former Cabinet Minister, Jonathan Moyo has defended urban grooves artist, Rockford 'Roki' Josphats from social media attacks following the release of his latest track, Patati Patata.Thi...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 19:02hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter
Seh Calaz criticises Mnangagwa's 2nd republic
DANCEHALL and reggae chanter Seh Calaz has taken a bold stance by recording a very critical song of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government. In a video circulating on social media, Seh Calaz...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 09:56hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artistes flock to SA
Zimbabwean musicians are making a beeline to South Africa lately where they are hosting shows in that country after spending months on the tangential due to the country's "strict" Covid-19 regulations...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:43hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mayweather coming to Zimbabwe
LEADING hospitality player rainbow Tourism Group subsidiary Gateway Stream has entered into a lucrative partnership with the Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board and Lion Heart Promoti...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:58hrs | 46 | by Arthur Mutambara
Winky D demands US$12 000 from Magamba TV for copyright breach
PROMINENT Zimdancehall artiste, Wallace Chirumiko, popularly known as Winky D has slapped Magamba TV Network with a US$12 000 lawsuit for infringement of copyright after network reproduced and played ...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 05:34hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF hijacked Soul Jah Love's funeral
Zimbabwe's ruling party Zanu PF has been for time immemorial leading in hijacking funerals, especially of celebrities.The party was shamelessly at it again this time around when they declared ...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 08:57hrs | 14 | by Leonard Koni
Soul Jah Love's dodgy hero status divides opinion
THE ruling Zanu-PF party's decision to declare the late Zimdancehall chanter Soul Jah Love - born Soul Musaka - a liberation war hero has inadvertently raised political dust and left internet users di...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 07:19hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Soul Jah Love, Dambudzo Marechera: Drawing parallels and their contribution to Zim Culture and Cultural Diplomacy
After an avalanches of tributes have already written on and about Soul Musaka aka Soul Jah Love the Zimdancehall maestro, whose untimely demise on 16 February 2021 gripped the nation with sorrow, ther...Published: 18 Feb 2021 at 11:56hrs | 59 | by Taurai Mutoti
Masarira, Winky pay tribute to Soul Jah Love
Political leader of the LEAD party, Linda Masarira and Zimdancehall chanter, Winky D have become the latest prominent figures to pay tribute to Soul Musaka (Soul Jah Love) who passed on yesterday foll...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 20:36hrs | 31 | by Daniel Itai, Harare, Zimbabwe
Bulawayo-based rapper to represent Zimbabwe at the MTV Africa Awards
MULTI-award-winning rapper Asaph believed he had a good chance in representing Zimbabwe at the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) Lister's Choice Category saying nothing is impossible in bagging the cont...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 16:11hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Gemma shortlisted for the MTV Africa Music Awards
Zimbabwean musician, Gemma Griffiths, has been shortlisted to represent the country in the 'Listener's Choice' category at the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards.The artist made the announcement in ...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 16:46hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-based rapper on MTV awards shortlist
BULAWAYO-based hip-hop star, Asaph, has been shortlisted for the prestigious MTV Africa Music Awards (Mama) People's Choice category.The talented youngster has been shortlisted alongside some ...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 08:46hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe artistes face a bleak 2021
TOMORROW we celebrate the New Year as we wave goodbye to the disastrous 2020.The year 2020 will be remembered as a painful one after the world was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.Caught u...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:38hrs | 3 | by Plot Mhako
Zero audience for Jah Prayzah, Winky D show
It's confirmed. The much-anticipated "Best of Both Worlds" show featuring Jah Prazah and Winky D, that was cancelled at the last minute last week has now been approved and will go ahead virtually, on ...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:15hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
Zimdancehall chanter wins US$10,000
RISING Zimdancehall artiste and Lower Six student at Washington Hills High, Keith "Spucky B" Antonio (19), has emerged the ultimate winner of the US$10K grand prize for the Sasai African and Talented ...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 07:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah, Winky D concert exposes Zimbabwe police's double standards
THE police has been exposed for double standards and came under heavy scrutiny after they allegedly forced the 11th hour cancellation of the highly-publicised Best of Both Worlds concert that was to b...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:23hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
Why Jah Prayzah, Winky D show was cancelled at the 11th hour
Organisers of the "Best of Both Worlds" concert which was supposed to feature Jah Prayzah and Winky D have said they decided to cancel the show at the last hour due to time constraints. The ev...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:17hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah, Winky D show cancelled
FANS, artistes and promoters were left searching for concealed answers after local authorities reportedly ordered a last-minute cancellation of a Friday night gig where musical giants Winky D and Jah ...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 06:55hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah, Winky D clash
Rarely do we have Winky D and Jah Prayzah sharing the stage, but on the few occasions they have done so, comparisons always emerged on who is better. In the past occasions they have done so, t...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:47hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah, Winky D clash
FANS and critics will this Friday get yet another chance to see music giants Winky D and Jah Prayzah share the same stage as they headline the same gig dubbed The Best of Both Worlds.The event...Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 08:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zim artiste to engages Zambian musician
Upcoming artiste Brighton Mavhura "Hawkman" is set to release a song by year-end which he featured an Afro-pop star from Zambia, Mr Reason.Hawkman recorded 300 songs for the past two years wit...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 15:31hrs | 24 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Madlela Skhobokhobo meets Macheso
RHUMBA music sensation, Madlela Skhobokhobo, will share the stage with Alick Macheso with the axe-wielding performer saying this was something that he had always longed for. September 6 will be ...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimfest delivers another 'phenomenal' festival
Every summer, Zimfest Live is the epicenter of the Zimbabwean music and arts scene and for a third consecutive year, it did not disappoint.The popular southern African festival takes 'musiophi...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 16:28hrs | 924 | by Tidi Kwidini
Express Links Money Transfer backs ZimFest 2019 as headline partner
UK based financial services company Express Links Money Transfer is backing Zimfest Live as the headline partner this year and also launching a promotional competition with prizes for people to be ann...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:17hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's DJ Zinhle among artists to perform at Zimfest Live next month
Celebrated South African DJ, Zinhle Jiyane is amongst the artists who will grace the main stage at Zimfest Live in August it has been announced.She joins a long list of popular acts that inclu...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 13:30hrs | 2119 | by Tidi Kwidini
Jah Prayzah in quandary
This year might be the worst that musician Jah Prayzah has had to endure since the jolly good melodies of Tsviriyo that saw him break into outright stardom in 2013.Since the beginning of year,...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:24hrs | 5726 | by Staff reporter
'Jah Prayzah's' fans pelts Bulawayo songbird off stage
BULAWAYO House musician Novuyo Seagirl was forced to abort her act after she was booed and pelted off-stage during an Econet Wireless Ziyawa KuEcocash monthly draw at the City Hall car park in Bulaway...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 07:05hrs | 3470 | by Staff reporter
Mixed feelings over Harare artistes at Econet gig
Econet Wireless' Ziyawa kuEcoCash promotion's first monthly draw in Bulawayo was a resounding success despite efforts by some groups in the city to bar people from attending because of the inclusion o...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:00hrs | 1411 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi blocks Econet from bringing Jah Prayzah & Winky to Bulawayo
Mthwakazi Republic Party, MRP, has ordered giant mobiles phone service provider, Econet, to reverse the decision to bring Harare based top Zimbabwean musicians Jah Prayzah and Winky D to perform at a ...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 08:13hrs | 12663 | by Staff reporter
Oskido RoilBAA award snub sparks debate
When Kalawa supremo Oskido rejected the Roil Bulawayo Arts Award nomination this week, it sparked a lot of debate. South Africa-based Oskido was nominated in a new category Outstanding Arts Pe...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:46hrs | 971 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Arts Awards organisers accept Oskido's rejection
THE Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (RoilBAA) organisers have said they respect South African DJ Oskido's decision to reject their nomination. Oskido, the Kalawa Jazmee supremo, was nominated in a n...Published: 29 May 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1083 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo, Winky D to headline Zimfest Live in August
Chimurenga musician Thomas Mapfumo and Zimdancehall star, Winky D will headline a top line-up of performers at Zimfest Live when it returns in August, it has been announced.ExQ, DJ Tamuka and ...Published: 28 May 2019 at 11:13hrs | 2074 | by Tidi Kwidini
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