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'Zima nominees list detached from reality'
WHILE in other countries music awards have been hailed for recognising creativity, in Zimbabwe awards have been the subject of intense debate forcing many to lose interest in them.Several arti...Published: 10 May 2023 at 06:00hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga mourns Stella Chiweshe
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has described the late iconic songstress, Stella Chiweshe, as a cultural ambassador who worked hard to preserve Zimbabwe's culture and promote the country's tr...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 12:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Outcry over Insimbi ZeZhwane's 'inaudible vocals'
Rhumba music band, Insimbi ZeZhwane's latest album release has reignited the debate about their inaudible vocals, something that fans have always indicated each time the group releases new music....Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 18:43hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube gets bashing for buying Sandra Ndebele's album for US$8,500
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has taken some social media bashing after buying musician Sandra Ndebele's newly launched album for US$8,500.The treasury boss was a conspicuous dignitary among a...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 19:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube pays US$8 500 for Sandra Ndebele's latest album
November 12, 2022, will go down in the history of the arts in Bulawayo and Zimbabwe, not only as a celebration of Sandra Ndebele's 20-year career but as the day an album launch united the arts sector....Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane drops first video
Fast-rising rhumba band Insimbi ZeZhwane has dropped its first video of their latest single Imbulumakhasane which they released over the weekend.The video was shot in South Africa where the aw...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:37hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Qeqeshiwe is a national asset
She is a national asset!Actress-cum-musician Qeqeshiwe "Qeqe" Mntambo is floating on top of the cream after being nominated at this year's PPC Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA).She is nomin...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Nox, DJ Tira Stay with me song a hit!
URBAN grooves sensation Nox Guni is not letting his guard down as he has released yet another banger in the form of a song titled Stay With Me that features Durban's Finest, DJ Tira. Following...Published: 24 Jun 2021 at 08:26hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Gilmore Tee makes Forbes list
Global citizen Gilmore "Tee" Moyo has made it into this year's list of the Forbes Africa list of 30 under 30, a list which includes Africa's top entrepreneurs, entertainers and leaders and influencers...Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 09:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi legacy under spotlight
The late music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi will be laid to rest at his rural home in Madziwa, Shamva district in Mashonaland Central province today, amid revelations that it was the musician's ch...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:11hrs | 6 | by STaff reporter
Zimbabweans need change in the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Recreation
As I was listening to the radio some days ago, I was listening to studio 7 to be specific . I was touched by what I heard, it was during the burial of Lawrence Simbarashe popularly known as Mudhara bh...Published: 11 May 2018 at 16:30hrs | | by Belinda Chowa
I can't treat my music as a tuck-shop business, says Jah Prayzah
AFTER conquering Zimbabwe's music scene and achieving nearly all his goals at home, contemporary musician, Jah Prayzah (real name Mukudzei Mukombe), has set his sights on the rest of Africa, where oth...Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mujuru links cost Cde Chinx national hero status
Late liberation stalwart and veteran musician, Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira, became a victim of Zanu-PF's internecine succession struggles after the party denied him the coveted national hero status ...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:59hrs | 2 | by Staff 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 | 17 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe tells police to arrest music pirates
First Lady Grace Mugabe has called on law enforcement agents to descend heavily on pirates of music CDs who she accused of stifling growth of artistes and fuelling massive job losses in the country's ...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 12:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe takes swipe at Zanu-PF factionalists
FIRST Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday took a swipe at Zanu-PF officials fanning factionalism in the fractious ruling party, claiming such actions were making fallen heroes turn in their graves.Spe...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 08:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Declare Cde Chinx a National hero'
FOUNDER and chairperson of the Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima), Joseph Nyadzayo said the late revolutionary musician Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira has left a big void in the music industry that the young...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF mourns Cde Chinx
ZANU-PF has mourned the late musician Dickson "Chinx" Chingaira who died on Friday, describing him as a stalwart who penned songs that motivated liberation fighters to destroy the colonial regime....Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Command Economy will make Zim-Asset a reality, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I have said it before that what I have right now is the best Cabinet team I have ever had in the short time that I have had the privilege to l...Published: 09 May 2017 at 16:10hrs | | by CZ
Grace Mugabe blasts Chinotimba
First Lady Grace Mugabe on Tuesday tore into Zanu-PF Buhera South MP Joseph Chinotimba describing a video he filmed of the critically ill Dick "Cde Chinx" Chingaira as "sick".The video of the ...Published: 05 May 2017 at 14:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chinotimba angry at Grace Mugabe
BUHERA South MP Joseph Chinotimba (Zanu PF) has said that people, (First Lady Grace Mugube was one of them) who condemned him for posting an online video with the ailing musician Dickson Chingaira, po...Published: 05 May 2017 at 04:38hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mujuru berates Grace Mugabe
FORMER Vice-President Joice Mujuru has described First Lady Grace Mugabe's unsolicited attack on war veteran Dickson (Cde Chinx) Chingaira's second wife, Ntombizodwa, as divisive and indicative of poo...Published: 04 May 2017 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chinotimba donates furniture to Chinx
Buhera South National Assembly Member Joseph Chinotimba yesterday bought furniture worth $4 500 to be officially handed over to veteran musician Dickson "Chinx" Chingaira who recently moved into a hou...Published: 04 May 2017 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Councils to blame for demolitions, says Grace Mugabe
First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe yesterday said authorities responsible for land allocations in urban areas must be held accountable for their cruelty in watching people build houses on illegal land without...Published: 03 May 2017 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe divides Cde Chinx family
FIRST Lady Grace Mugabe caused a stir on Tuesday as she personally instructed Dickson Chingaira, popularly known as Cde Chinx's second wife not to seek accommodation in a house donated to the fa...Published: 03 May 2017 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Cde Chinx to receive house donation tomorrow
Cde Dickson Chingaira, popularly known in the music circles as Cde Chinx, will finally be receiving the house he was promised by the Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) some three years ago as an honour for ...Published: 01 May 2017 at 18:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx finally gets his house
The house that Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima) promised musician and war veteran Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira is now ready for the artist to takeover, it has emerged.The house was a pledge made ...Published: 30 Apr 2017 at 14:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cde Chinx resumes shows
Veteran musician Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira, who has been unwell for the past three years, says he had to muster a lot of courage to perform at President Robert Mugabe's birthday party held in ...Published: 04 Mar 2017 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CAL_VIN Releases new Single
Multi-award winning Artist, Cal_Vin's much anticipated single is finally on the Horizon. The single 'MY LIFE' is a single from his new Album 'Planet Vin'. Calvin stormed to fame when he won fo...Published: 15 Apr 2016 at 13:19hrs | | by Agencies
Tich Mataz launches clothing shop
VETERAN radio personality Tich Mataz has spread his wings and ventured into the fashion industry with the launch of a boutique - Mataz collection.Catering for both men and women, Mataz Collect...Published: 03 Mar 2016 at 05:27hrs | 1 | by Bongani Ndlovu
'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
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 | 2 | by ZimPAS
Bob Marley family confront Zimbabwe Music Awards
THE family of late reggae icon Bob Marley this week confronted organisers of the Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima) for not engaging them in their plans to honour the legend with a Lifetime Achievement ...Published: 25 Nov 2015 at 05:55hrs | 2 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Khuxxman release new single
KWAITO-house musician Khulekani "Khuxxman" Bethule says his new single Unyawo Lwami will surpass the popularity of his hit single Vumelani sangoma that won him a Zimbabwe Music Award last year. ...Published: 21 Sep 2015 at 07:26hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Comrade Chinx hospitalised
Liberation struggle musician Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira is admitted at St Anne's Hospital in Harare, battling an ailment that is still to be diagnosed.The musician has been in and out of ho...Published: 22 Aug 2015 at 10:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Africa is not only drums, clapping and jumping like most people imagine'
Futurelove Sibanda was once a member of the multi-award winning group from Zimbabwe IYASA (Inkululeko Yabutsha School of Arts) which was formed in 2000 at Mpompoma High School. Futurelove was one of t...Published: 10 Jun 2015 at 09:41hrs | 1 | by Simon INOU
Vivacious Zimbabwean TV star returns
Vivacious television personality Lindiwe Majoni has resurfaced after a long hiatus. She marked her return to the spotlight with a top-drawer performance as director of ceremonies at the Hair Show held...Published: 19 Nov 2014 at 06:44hrs | 7 | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo
Obediah Matulana releases Christmas DVD
Bulawayo-based musician Obediah Matulana has released his long awaited six-track debut DVD titled: Zihlangele Volume O.M 1.The dvd was launched on October 4 in Bulawayo and is now ...Published: 16 Oct 2014 at 07:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Afrika Revenge reunites
Award winning duo of Willis "Afrika" Kachambwa and Mehluli "Taz" Moyo who make up the group Afrika Revenge are set to reunite this year with a special performance on October 3 at the Zimbabwe Music Aw...Published: 16 Sep 2014 at 09:38hrs | | by Sophia Chese
Bev eyes Zima Award
Beverly "Bev" Sibanda, the newly-appointed Msasa Bricks brand ambassador, says her debut album Tapinda will win a Zimbabwe Music Award (Zima) award and prove her doubters wrong.Bev is conf...Published: 23 Aug 2014 at 17:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Maneta, Roki to reunite
New Zimbabwean celebrity, former Big Brother Stargame housemate Maneta Mazanhi is expected to reunite with fellow ex-housemate Rockford 'Roki' Josphats at a gig slated for the City Sports bar in Harar...Published: 14 Jul 2012 at 07:57hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Sungura musician, Dhewa, has brain tumour
Sungura musician Tongai Moyo was diagnosed with brain tumour when he was admitted in hospital over the weekend.Tongai, or simply Dhewa to his fans, who is also battling Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, ...Published: 08 Sep 2011 at 04:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cephas Mashakada battling for his life in hospital
Renowned Musician, Cephas Mashakada is battling for his life at Chitungwiza General Hospital where he is receiving treatment for Diabetes.Cephas Mashakada a popular musician was admitted at ...Published: 20 Aug 2011 at 20:27hrs | 1 | by Moyo Rou
Carl Joshua Ncube’s BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Remember this name: Carl Joshua Ncube! Zimbabwe’s most exciting new find in stand up comedy will begin his first ever world tour “Carl Joshua Ncube√¢‚Ã...Published: 09 May 2011 at 16:29hrs | 18 | by Taponeswa
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