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Nick Mangwana doesn't listen to Winky D's music

The Zimbabwean government has firmly denied claims that it imposed a ban on popular musician Winky D's songs from being played on State-controlled radio stations, with Ministry of Information Permanent Secretary, Nick Mangwana, dismissing …

Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:16hrs | 858 | by Staff reporter

Uproar as Mayor David Coltart seeks to ban Winky D from Bulawayo Shutdown Show

The City of Kings is in an uproar after Mayor David Coltart attempted to block the staging of the much-anticipated 9th Annual Pacific Bulawayo Shutdown Show at Queens Sports Club, triggering a storm of outrage across the city and beyond.In…

Published: 08 Apr 2025 at 20:05hrs | 6359 | by Staff Reporter

Winky D spits lyrical venom targeting Wicknell Chivayo

Wallace Chirumiko, popularly known as Winky D, has reiterated his commitment to remaining free from political influence, confirming that he will not be swayed by politicians or their associates offering gifts and rewards to influence his a…

Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:28hrs | 2109 | by Staff reporter

HICC locked out Winky D after windfall from Tagwirei

Controversial tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei, through his Bridging Gaps Foundation, has paid the Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) US$245,000 to block dancehall star Winky D from using the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) for his annual…

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 09:57hrs | 2376 | by Staff reporter

Winky D bought Holy Ten 2 bottles of Gin, pizza on recording Ibotso

Almost two years after the release of Ibotso, Winky D's hard-hitting ZimDancehall track that featured Zanu-PF-aligned rapper Holy Ten, the artists have finally addressed the storm caused by the song, which sparked outrage and even led to a…

Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:11hrs | 1919 | by Staff reporter

Winky D faces venue crisis as HICC double-books his Crossover Show

Dancehall artist Winky D, widely regarded as one of Zimbabwe's musical giants, is facing a major setback ahead of his highly anticipated "Crossover Show" on December 31, 2024. The Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), the venue he…

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 14:27hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter

Copyright claims plague artists due to ignorance

THE legal principle ignorantia juris non excusat, meaning: Ignorance of the law is no excuse, underscores the fundamental responsibility that individuals have to abide by the law, regardless of personal awareness of its intricacies.This pr…

Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 04:56hrs | 18 | by Clinton Chipo

Winky D slapped with copyright strikes

The now-defunct music label, Kenako Muzik, has resurfaced to assert its claim for royalties from Winky D, a prominent figure in Zimdancehall.Over the weekend, Kenako Muzik made a move to assert its ownership of Winky D's songs "Disappear" …

Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:41hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter

Music that doesn't speak for the oppressed is not really music!

Of late, we have witnessed divided opinions on our music legend Winky D (Wallace Chirumiko).This is on account of his recent songs, which have mainly touched on the social injustices faced by the majority in Zimbabwe, predominantly as a co…

Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 20:12hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Allow artists to perform without censorship

Winky D born Wallace Chirumiko popularly known as 'The Big Man or Gaffa' deserves that respect amongst his peers. We have freedom of expression in the country so people should be allowed to air their grievances.If they cannot do it the art…

Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 20:09hrs | 16 | by Leonard Koni

Winky D now a politician?

DANCEHALL chanter Wallace Chirumiko, otherwise affectionately known as Winky D, has sparked a fiery debate following his December 31, 2023 show at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC).The dreadlocked singer has set ablaze soci…

Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 06:01hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Gafa boys shaved by Ribexy FC

Music icon, Winky D's social league team, Vigilance FC was left in interaction disarray where their prospects of dominating social media and fight against drug abuse in communities through sport was thwarted by Ribexy FC over the weekend. …

Published: 05 Nov 2023 at 13:41hrs | 54 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Harare

Makhadzi lashes Winky D

ORGANISERS of the "Africa Music Festival 2023 - The Legends Tour" which was held in Leicester in the United Kingdom on Saturday have come under fire for failing to manage the show well, leaving Makhadzi, Jah Prayzah and some who attended t…

Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:04hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF bigwig says hands off Winky D

Zanu-PF outgoing member of Parliament for Mazowe South and former Energy and Power Development minister Fortune Chasi has come out in defence of outspoken dancehall chanter-Winky D at a time he is having a run-in with the authorities for h…

Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 11:14hrs | 14 | 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 artist Winky D on a song titled Ibotso w…

Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 08:11hrs | 19 | by Mandla Ndlovu

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 criticism from Zanu PF sympathisers and leaders…

Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 09:29hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole

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 being controversial and anti-government. I…

Published: 04 Jan 2023 at 17:09hrs | 13 | by Mandla Ndlovu

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 his song title "Parliament".The musicia…

Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 05:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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 Saturday. The event is being hosted by …

Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:15hrs | 2 | 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 Tsungai Tsikirai are among the list of artists …

Published: 28 May 2019 at 11:13hrs | 13 | by Tidi Kwidini

Winky D, Jah Prayzah shoot down rivalry

While Winky D and Jah Prayzah's fans are fighting and exchanging insults online, the two musicians are on talking terms.Jah Prayzah revealed yesterday in an interview with the controversial Acie Lumumba that he called and congratulated Win…

Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Winky D, Jah Prayzah rivalry renewed

The country's most sought-after musicians Winky D and Jah Prayzah coincidentally revived their "rivalry" in time to celebrate love through eye-catching videos for their singles Mugarden and Kunerima.The videos were strategically released d…

Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Agitated fans turn on Winky D, pelt him off the stage

Winky D, who recently stirred controversy with the release of his KaSong KeJecha, failed to perform in Kwekwe on Christmas Eve after agitated show attendees turned violent and threw empty beer bottles and cans on the stage as the Zimdanceh…

Published: 27 Dec 2018 at 08:20hrs | 2 | 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.Known for subtle socio-political commen…

Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 17:02hrs | 2 | 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 occupation of a government to its inhabitants.…

Published: 07 Sep 2017 at 13:46hrs | 6 | by Tedious Ncube

'Jah Prayzah merely a large fish in a very small pond'

Those who are obsessed with statistics would have noticed that by yesterday afternoon, Jah Prayzah's blockbuster collaboration with Nigerian superstar Davido had already managed to amass over half a million views on video sharing site, You…

Published: 15 Jul 2017 at 07:28hrs | 2 | by Bruce Ndlovu/Chronicle

Jameson Vic Falls Carnival Returns for Another Three-Day New Year's Extravaganza

GOLDFISH LIVE, BEATENBERG, OLIVER "TUKU" MTUKUDZI AND WINKY D ANNOUNCED   Last year thousands of festival-goers from across Africa and the world partied into 2014 as the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival lived up to its promise as Afric…

Published: 25 Jul 2014 at 08:49hrs | | by Staff Reportyer

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