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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 | 1322 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Romeo Gasa challenges Sungura artistes
Sungura musician Romeo 'Simbi Hombe' Gasa has challenged Sungura artistes to advance the genre.Speaking on the sidelines of...Published: 26 Nov 2022 at 10:20hrs | 476 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare
Silent Killer arrested for assault
A Zim dancehall musician has been arrested along with two others for assaulting DJ Fantan's younger brother in Mbare yesterday.Jimu Mudereri, 30, popularly known as Silent Killer, stand accuse...Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 13:06hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter
Brigadier-General Satuku persecuted in life, death
RETIRED Brigadier-General Fidelis Satuku was a man persecuted in life and death.The veteran of Zimbabwe's liberation war, a decorated military commander and strategist, was buried quietly, awa...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 08:39hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
DJ Fantan appeals against conviction
Jailed Zim dancehall producers DJ Fantan and Levels, together with promoter Boss Dammer, have approached the High Court seeking bail pending appeal against their conviction for violating Covid-19 regu...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 09:07hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
DJ Fantan arrested
Zim dancehall producer DJ Fantan and music promoter Dammer have been arrested for organising a Covid-19 super spreader New Year's Eve party in Mbare. Fantan - real name Arnold Kamudyariwa and ...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 07:41hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
The problem with kaSong Kejecha
WHEN all is said and done, 2018 has been another good year for Winky D as his anticipated album, Gombwe, reasserted his position as Zim dancehall's top dog.A year is a long time and 11 months ...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 06:54hrs | 5430 | by Staff reporter
What next for Nelson Chamisa?
On Thursday, Nelson Chamisa led Zimbabwe's opposition MDC-Alliance in a demonstration in central Harare. The demonstration, ostensibly protesting the current economic environment, was billed to be the...Published: 01 Dec 2018 at 08:07hrs | | by Tichaona Zindoga
ED-PFee goes musical
Zimbabwe Dancehall ace Saul Musaka affectionately known as Soul Jah Love has written a song to pay tribute to President of the second Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa....Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 06:33hrs | 714 | 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 | 4560 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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 | 1513 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF pastes Killer T gig posters over opposition campaign posters
ZANU PF supporters aligned to Mazowe North Member of Parliament aspiring candidate Campion Mugweni have been accused of pasting their Killer T free gig posters on top of opposition candidates' posters...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 12:39hrs | 2091 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimfest Live 2018 back with killer line-up and announces headline sponsor
The highly anticipated southern African music and arts festival, Zimfest Live, will return in August organisers have announced.Scheduled for 11 August at Kempton Race course in Surre...Published: 30 May 2018 at 06:44hrs | 538 | by Tidi Kwidini
Ginimbi brings '30 Billion Concert'
FLAMBOYANT business tycoon, Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure, has taken it upon himself to ensure that slippery Nigerian superstar, Davido, who last year stood up Zimbabwean fans on more than one occasion, ...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tocky, Madzibaba collabo causing waves
ZlM DANCEHALL chanter, Tocky Vibes - real name Obey Makamure - has collaborated with Kubatakwashe Choral Group in a new song titled Muzita Rashe.The song is causing waves in the music industry...Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 15:16hrs | 2743 | by Staff reporter
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 | 1695 | by Staff Reporter
Crystal and Silent Killer show marred by hooliganism
Shungers talent promotion concert, headlined by prominent Zim Dance hall artists Crystal and Silent killer in a bid to promote upcoming artists in Mvurwi Mashonaland Central on Saturday night, was mar...Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 13:27hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Civil servants forced to fund Mugabe rally
ZANU-PF has ordered all civil servants in Masvingo province to contribute at least $1 each, while government institutions, including schools, were commanded to make cash and kind donations towards Pre...Published: 27 Jun 2017 at 07:07hrs | 686 | by Staff reporter
Econet Combi Wifi reaching commuters in Bulawayo
Earlier this month, the Zimbabwe Combi industry has seen a revolution like no other. With public transport in Zimbabwe growing in relevance every other day, growth in all facets of the business has be...Published: 31 May 2017 at 10:48hrs | 1718 | by Staff reporter
Mutare-based artist drops single
MUTARE - Local based rising Zim dancehall artist has dropped a single track which seems to be a bombshell in the music industry.Kudzanayi Mziyabantu, best well known by his stage name Flex Tea...Published: 22 May 2017 at 21:24hrs | 230 | by Farai Shawn Matiashe
Minister urges men to stay away from young girls and hire prostitutes
Early child marriages are mushrooming in the small town of Mvurwi and going unreported, thereby promoting more pedophiles to cause harm to innocent souls.On the 20 January 2016 the full bench ...Published: 09 May 2017 at 09:41hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
6,221 prostitutes in Midlands between the age of 10 and 24
There are more than 6221 sex workers between the age of 10 and 24 in Midlands Province, statistics have revealed.Speaking at launch of the Campaign against child prostitution in Kwekwe Distric...Published: 08 May 2017 at 18:35hrs | 1470 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp exposes love triangle among friends
WHATSAPP messages caught in boyfriend's phone have exposed a love triangle among friends.ZIM dancehall artiste Legion is counting his losses after his girlfriend recently got hold of WhatsApp ...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 15:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Messi and Ronaldo of Zimbabwean music
Jah Prayzah and Winky D have high profile gigs in Harare and Bulawayo respectively this weekend. Both will share the stage with South Africans: Jah Prayzah with Mafikizolo on Friday at the HIC...Published: 23 Apr 2017 at 14:11hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter
Farmers party in nite clubs leaving wives to sleep in bank queues over night
Many Tobacco farmers in Mvurwi, Mash-Central who are spending nights in bank queues are opting to leave their women standing in queues while they party in night clubs.The farmers who are getti...Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 10:48hrs | 453 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's corridors of sexual horror
ZIMBABWE'S highways have become a magnet of sexual exploitation of young girls dropping out of school due to abject poverty, which calls for urgent action to protect thousands of teenage girls fro...Published: 16 Mar 2017 at 10:16hrs | 1526 | by Staff reporter
Zim-Dancehall artist arrest for stealing a mobile phone
A 22 year old Zim dancehall artist in Mvurwi, Mashonaland Central is in police custody after stealing a mobile phone at OMO complex Mvurwi today (Tuesday).It is alleged Neville Chadyendi...Published: 03 Jan 2017 at 20:50hrs | 1247 | by Simbarashe Sithole
PHOTOS: Prophet Magaya heals wheelchair bound SoulJah Love
Zim dancehall artist Soul Musaka aka SoulJah Love finally sought divine healing from Prophetic Healing Ministries (PHD) on Sunday after succumbing to a gruesome ailment of diabetes. Soul Jah l...Published: 13 Dec 2016 at 09:05hrs | 6626 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Tough times as sex workers drop prices in Harare
MBARE - Sex vendors are facing difficult times in Mbare Majubheki suburb as they have reduced their charges from $2 to a dollar due to economic hardships.Thigh vendors now work 24 hours a day ...Published: 15 Nov 2016 at 15:02hrs | 4286 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Tocky Vibes drops new album
Zim dancehall sensation Tocky Vibes says the times are different and he will hit the entertainment circles like never before as he promotes his new 15-track album known as Tirabhuru a.k.a Kwata Zonke....Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 17:30hrs | 1401 | by Staff Reporter
Drug abuse a cause of concern
The striking poverty in Zimbabwe has promoted high drug abuse rate mostly in high density suburbs.High unemployment rate which has accumulated to over 90% has left more youths finding solace i...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 13:15hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
AKA, Winky D to headline massive night of Hip Hop and Dancehall at Shoko 2016
Festival goers are set to have an unforgettable evening on Friday 23rd September at the Shoko Festival opening night as the don of South African hip hop, AKA(driven by G-Taxi) is expected to get...Published: 16 Sep 2016 at 10:40hrs | | by Agencies
Mr Bean, Soul Jah Love & a trip to Gwanda
SO Mr Bean is headed to Zimbabwe, courtesy of Splash Paints, the same company that last year brought Billal Heydar, one of the tallest men in the world.Under normal circumstances this should b...Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 08:54hrs | 497 | by Leisure Reporters
Jah Prayzah to give away two cars to fans
LUCKY fans who will buy tickets to Jah Prayzah's album launch either in Harare or Bulawayo stand a chance to win big. Forget the two fridges and equal number of television sets to be won by any four o...Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 07:28hrs | 2082 | by Mtandazo Dube
Why do Zim Dancehall artist sing about Wicknell and not Dzamara?
In Zimbabwe, AIDS and politics contributed to the destruction of the structural fiber of Zimbabwean family life. It started in the late 80's with Aids killing a parent or both parents and then in the ...Published: 23 Jun 2016 at 14:49hrs | | by Amelie Moyo
Macheso @ 48: Singer bares soul
ON June 10 celebrated sungura artiste, Alick Macheso, turned 48. A series of birthday shows were held but one stood out - a Friday gig at Tanza Centre in Chitungwiza, which attracted one of his be...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
1ns and 2s with DJ-Sticha - Friday fraternity themba mina (trust me)
You're innocently going about your day when it happens: You hear a song you've never heard before. It rules. You need to know what it is. Before the age of smartphones, this would probably require wri...Published: 10 Jun 2016 at 13:44hrs | 1752 | by DJ-Sticha
Tocky Vibes bounces back, unleash 'trouble'
Zim dancehall act Tocky Vibes says he is ready to release his second album titled Tiraburu (Kwatazonke).The track Tirabura which according to him has few lines on flamboyant Wicknell Chivayo....Published: 08 Jun 2016 at 13:26hrs | 3194 | by Staff reporter
LIVE: Million-Man March
07:28 - The historic Million-Man March organised by the Zanu PF Youth League in solidarity with President Mugabe is now in full force with party members being accredited who failed to get ...Published: 25 May 2016 at 11:19hrs | 4627 | by Staff reporter
10 current Zimbabwean musicians you should add to your playlist
Despite challenges faced in Zimbabwe, there has been a quite revolution in the country's music industry. Where there was only a handful of prominent artists before, now there is a wide variety of genr...Published: 21 Apr 2016 at 22:50hrs | 4278 | by Libz Mbanje
Mtukudzi mum on favorite local artist
Musician Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi is not keen to reveal his favourite local artists saying those left out might complain.However, several local artists are quick to name him as their top act....Published: 10 Apr 2016 at 11:28hrs | 3656 | by Staff Reporter
Macheso learns to do showbiz
It is hardly artistic genius rather, aggressive marketing and a saleable Brand Macheso are responsible for the commercial success of sungura ace Alick Macheso's 10th studio album.There is noth...Published: 27 Mar 2016 at 10:30hrs | | by Mtandazo Dube
Tuku, Winky, Jah rock HICC
HAVING filled the Harare International Conference Centre on December 31, 2015 and set ablaze 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale a few weeks later, Jah Prayzah and Winky D team up with superstar Oliver "Tuku" ...Published: 20 Mar 2016 at 09:19hrs | | by Arts reporter
'Mugabe's word is final'
President Mugabe's warning to Zanu-PF members against factional fighting linked to successionism is final and there should be no further debate around "petty" differences, a senior Politburo official ...Published: 21 Feb 2016 at 06:59hrs | | by Kuda Bwiti and Lincoln Towindo
Out & About on Valentine's
VALENTINE's Day brings with it plenty of expectations, with both couples and singles looking forward to having fun on the day.Harare is never short of great events and activities to indulge in...Published: 14 Feb 2016 at 10:28hrs | | by Arts
Arts managers chase elusive Zim audiences
With no formal training school in the field; arts managers say it has been a struggle to lure Zimbabwean audiences to their various art forms. Impressed by the reported successes of religious leaders ...Published: 05 Feb 2016 at 05:32hrs | | by ZimPAS
WATCH: Zoey's upcoming explicit video teaser
RAUNCHY dancer Noleen "Zoey" Sifelani, who has been keeping a low profile, is back with a bang with an explicit music video that is set to be released next month.Titled Muzvambarara, the video...Published: 28 Jan 2016 at 05:37hrs | 4780 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Winky D heads to Bulawayo - 'Maproblems ese Disappear'
ZIM dancehall singer Winky D, who is accused of being a Satanist heads to Bulawayo for a one off gig dubbed "Maproblems ese Disappear" 2016 Concert'.The so is set for January 30.The la...Published: 18 Jan 2016 at 09:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
1ns and 2s with Dj-Sticha - Where is beef taking Music?
Namhlanje ngifun' ukukhuluma ngenyama yenkomo ibeef,,,ngiyadlala am talking about ibeef as in ukungaboni ngaso linye phakathi kwabant' abesemculweni or lemme say ukungathelelan' amanzi kwabantu abaku ...Published: 04 Jan 2016 at 08:09hrs | | by Dj-Sticha
Audius Mtawarira bares soul in new album
HE is one of the pioneers of the urban grooves genre of music that hit the country at the turn of the millennium although most of his compositions had an RnB bias.That was before the man - A...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
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