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Zimbabwean artistes invade Swazi's online radio chats
RENOWNED Zimbabwean musicians Vusa Mkhaya and Sani Makhalima have made it to the Hala Africa Top 20 music show hosted on a Swaziland's online radio station, Hala Radio.The two-hour music chart...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:35hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter
Master KG promotes Zimbabweans on upcoming Jerusalema album
South African musician and record producer, Master KG is rising fast and he is doing so with Zimbabwean artistes, Nox Guni, Tyfah Guni and Mr Brown who he has been working with on various projects thi...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:53hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean appointed director of Africa at Sony Music UK
NEWLY-APPOINTED director of Africa at Sony Music UK, Taponeswa Mavunga says she is proud of Zimbabwean artistes who market the country's talent through collaborations with other African artistes. ...Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 06:57hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artistes make waves in US
LOS ANGELES-BASED Zimbabwean musician-cum-producer Tinashe "Bantu" Sibanda and fellow artiste Philip "Dr Chaii" Kembo are currently riding on the crescent of a wave following the release of their albu...Published: 02 Jul 2020 at 18:21hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah gets lifetime ambassadorship
CONTEMPORARY musician Jah Prayzah was yesterday appointed the lifetime brand ambassador for a local company, West Property (Westprop) Zimbabwe, as it seeks to enhance its visibility on the market. ...Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 08:34hrs | 5634 | by Staff reporter
Zim artiste shines in Australia
Upcoming Zimbabwean artiste Cozzy Kozile has raised his nationality flag high in Australia through his music."The Australian community is supporting my music since the country is a multi cultu...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 11:45hrs | 865 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Jah Prayzah sends condolence message to Covid-19 victim
Zimbabwean artiste Jah Prayzah has sent his condolence message to James Makamba following the death of his son Zororo who succumbed to the deadly Coronavirus (Covid-19) last week."RIP Zororo M...Published: 30 Mar 2020 at 09:23hrs | 2236 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Malawian singer rubbishes Roki affair claims
Malawian Afro-pop musician Sheilla Mkhumba, popularly known as Malaikah in music circles, says the scenes in her latest music video titled Be With You where she shares intimate moments with Zimbabwean...Published: 16 Feb 2020 at 08:42hrs | 1050 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born musician shines in Australia
AUSTRALIA-based Zimbabwean artiste (Cozzy Kozile Dube) says his talent is flourishing and his music has been positively received.Dube said people in Perth, Australia, where he resides, are multi-cultu...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 19:14hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo heads for SA
Chimurenga music maestro Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo will at the end of next month headline a "xenophobia" mini festival in South Africa.Mukanya will lead a galaxy of African musicians, mainly ba...Published: 01 Oct 2019 at 13:17hrs | 2128 | by Staff reporter
Madalaboy unites artistes
A founder member of The Big Four - now officially known as Ndolwane Supersounds - Madalaboy, has embarked on a music collaboration project with various Zimbabwean artistes based in South Africa....Published: 24 Sep 2019 at 08:25hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Even slaves refused to sell their souls
As the world marks 400 years since 1619, when Africans were first abducted and sold into slavery in America, this extract below from the book To Be A Slave by African-American author Julius Lester, pu...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:16hrs | 261 | by Conway Tutani
Bev looks to conquer world
TALENTED dancer Beverly ‘Bev' Sibanda's star continues to shine with demand for her showcases growing outside the country's borders.Bev told the Daily News on Sunday that promoters from as f...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 16:19hrs | 2871 | by Staff reporter
Mzansi-based artistes to be honoured
LOCAL artistes based across the Limpopo will be honoured at the inaugural Ezakithi Arts Awards at the Hillbrow Theatre in Johannesburg on May 4.One of the organisers, Angela Mageza of CC Media...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 06:29hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya belittles Macheso
Like or hate him, Chimerenga Music legend Dr Thomas Mapfumo has carved a niche for himself for straight talk and dry jokes. Last week, in a televised interview, Mapfumo, known by his legion of...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 07:49hrs | 3216 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo lady shakes media industry in UK
Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you are passionate about something, then you are willing to take risks. That is the story of Sakhile Khanye, the founder of Classique Q...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:04hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter
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 | 735 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, the land of thieves
If you are on social media there are a couple of home truths.Munyaradzi Mitchell Gumbo must have a secret degree in gynaecology – we see his posts to that effect once in a while. Prince Nobl...Published: 19 May 2018 at 15:02hrs | 539 | by Robert Mukondiwa
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 | 5695 | by Staff Reporter
Professor and Dr Malinga to perform at Uhuru Festival
NQOZA Entertainment will host the first ever Uhuru Festival at the City Hall car park in Bulawayo that will be graced by top South African acts Professor and Dr Malinga on April 28 to shutdown this ye...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:35hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
Donel Mangena's star shines brighter
He seems ready for the world but is the world ready for him?Hailing from Bulawayo, unheralded teenager Donel Mangena (16), seems to have a bright future in the music industry.While mos...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | 1029 | by Staff reporter
Khaya Moyo concerned about delays in digitisation process
THE Zimbabwe Digital Broadcasting Migration Project remains high on Government's priorities as it is a critical national infrastructure development project under Zim-Asset, the Minister of Information...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 04:51hrs | 173 | 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 | 805 | by Staff reporter
Machete man attacks Berita
SONGSTRESS Berita Khumalo was on Saturday night whisked off stage in South Africa after an unknown machete wielding man pounced on her.The Zimbabwean artiste who is based in South Africa, was ...Published: 03 Oct 2017 at 06:03hrs | 1198 | by Staff reporter
Zim promoter propels local artistes in SA
Plumtree-born Phakama Nkomo has made a name for himself by promoting Zimbabwean artistes such as sungura giant Alick Macheso, Nicholas Zakaria, Martin Sibanda of Ndolwane Super Sounds, Jeys Marabini a...Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 15:47hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter
Koffi Olomide eyes Bev
Congolese star Koffi Olomide has invited controversial local dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda to feature on a video he is currently making.The Sexy Angels boss left the country on Tuesday for the ...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 18:37hrs | 1996 | by Staff reporter
Zexie Manatsa is back
Music legend Zexie Manatsa's legacy appears not to be in danger of dying anytime soon.The 73-year-old is the man who belted yesteryear hits such as Makepekepe, Chipo Chiroorwa, Bambo Mwakwatil...Published: 16 May 2017 at 13:07hrs | 1380 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-born Berita conquers South Africa
For someone who went to South Africa six years ago as a virtually unknown musician, Bulawayo-born Berita Gugugulethu Khumalo (25) has exceeded all expectations.Since 2012 when she dropped ...Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 10:36hrs | 3219 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artiste eyes South African market
Zimbabwean-born musician, poet, producer and preacher Prince Titus Munondo Zhakata, aka Psaltz, is trying to penetrate the prestigious South African music market.Most Recently, Psaltz has ...Published: 10 Jan 2017 at 05:38hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
Njabulo Nkomo's 'Mukoko' video wins award
Popular "Mukoko" video by Tytan and Ammara Brown has been voted best music video of the year at the recently held Zimbabwe Youth Achievers Awards in Texas. Tytan, whose real name is Njabulo Nk...Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 07:57hrs | 183 | by Tawanda Matanhire
Yizo Yizo's Gunman to meet and greet fans in Plumtree
SOUTH African actor Christopher Khubheka, who is best known for his role as Gunman in the iconic, hard hitting drama series Yizo Yizo, is set to visit Plumtree on Saturday.The actor, who also ...Published: 04 Aug 2016 at 06:43hrs | 1391 | by Sukulwenkosi Dube Matutu
Joshua Nkomo to be honoured in South Africa
THE life of the late Zimbabwean Vice-President, veteran nationalist and father figure, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo is scheduled to be commemorated in South Africa at the end of the month.The belat...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 16:52hrs | 2008 | by Peter Matika
London based Zimbabwean artiste drops new single
Karizma is a young male established artist based between London, England and Harare who is celebrating the 10th year anniversary of his debut album this year.Born and bred in Harare, Zimbabwe....Published: 14 Jun 2016 at 07:37hrs | 2218 | by Agencies
Ndolwane Super Sounds show sold out in Mzansi
THE Martin Sibanda led Ndolwane Super Sounds music ensemble continues to make successful inroads in other countries as proved by the group's recent South African tour.Martin, the Amajongosi le...Published: 08 May 2016 at 10:44hrs | 4224 | by Joel Tsvakwi
Derrick Ndzimande rescues Zimbabwean artiste
LITTLE known aspiring gospel artiste Thulani Khumalo who is also visually impaired has said he forgives all those who duped him while he was trying to realise his musicals career.The music ind...Published: 27 Mar 2016 at 10:45hrs | 3805 | by Joel Tsvakwi
Mas'kandi music charming Zimbabwean artistes
THE popularity of Mas'kandi music of South Africa is now also charming local artistes with Maz'velela Khabo being the latest to release an album Ben 10 ungenzani.Boasting of 13 tracks, the alb...Published: 13 Jan 2016 at 05:46hrs | 2388 | by Bongani Ndlovu and Mkhululi Ncube
Oskido to re-unite AKA, Cassper Nyovest
SOUTH Africa's hip hop rivals Cassper Nyovest and AKA will this year headline the annual Kalawa Jazmee Homecoming party in Bulawayo as part of Oskido's efforts to end their fued.Oskido, the br...Published: 05 Nov 2015 at 06:01hrs | 5505 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Emmerson Jr ventures into showbiz
ONE of the greatest rewards of parenthood is seeing your children follow in you or your partner's footsteps.However, children are no longer taking similar paths taken by their parents and are ...Published: 01 Nov 2015 at 09:23hrs | 2264 | by Rebecca Nyathi
Afrika Revenge joins Tuku for SA show
"They are good in music but that split cost them a lot. They are now back together and they deserve our support as promoters so that they find their footing again" Good times seem to be slowly rolling...Published: 20 Oct 2015 at 06:23hrs | 3554 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artistes nominated for SA awards
Popular Zimbabwean born radio personality Delani Makhalima and musician Berita Khumalo have been nominated for the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards in South Africa, set for November. Makhalima was nominated ...Published: 02 Oct 2015 at 10:54hrs | 5369 | by Peter Tanyanyiwa
Uganda's funniest woman comedian headed to Zimbabwe
One of Uganda's funniest woman, Anne Kansiime, is headed to Harare for a once-off showcase on November 14.Kansiime is currently on a world tour and over the weekend she was in Canada where she...Published: 16 Sep 2015 at 16:22hrs | 8882 | by Staff reporter
'Music is in my blood,' says Kaze
Kariba born and bred Zimdancehall and House music sensation Thandie Kaundule affectionately known as Kaze in music circles has declared that she is ready to bloom and take Zimdance Hall to another lev...Published: 30 Aug 2015 at 00:08hrs | 1914 | by Obert Siamilandu from Kariba
Bev jets in for UK shows
RAUNCHY dancer and adult entertainer Beverly Sibanda aka Bev has jetted to the United Kingdom for her maiden tour of Britain.Don Dread spokesperson of TDS Vibes confirmed that the 'stars' arri...Published: 25 Jul 2015 at 10:58hrs | 5302 | by Staff reporter
Bev leaves for her maiden tour of Britain
Raunchy dancer Beverly Sibanda aka Bev is expected to leave Harare on Tuesday for her maiden tour of Britain.Some of the Zimbabwean artistes who will go with her on the same tour include Seh...Published: 21 Jul 2015 at 08:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Futurelove Sibanda blossoms in Austria
When Chase Skuza remixed his late brother Solomon's track, Banolila, the song became an instant national hit on the strength of its video that featured Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (Iyasa)....Published: 14 Jul 2015 at 16:20hrs | 8138 | by Tarisai Machakaire
Zimbabwean artistes in Johannesburg vow to invest back home
The story of artistes in diaspora bespeak of a life that does not follow a script. Three quarters of the artists who have turned to be household names in Mzansi are still not known back home simply be...Published: 18 Mar 2015 at 15:03hrs | 5780 | by Future Moyo
Jah Prayzah's UK tour cancelled
Contemporary musician Jah Prayzah who was supposed to leave the country next week for a tour in the United Kingdom has cancelled the trip. He was supposed to perform in UK on March 20. ...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 16:56hrs | 4478 | by Sophia Chese
Freddy Gwala, Kapfupi to feature on Mahlalela
One of South Africa's seasoned yesteryear musicians, Freddy Gwala, is set to feature in a drama titled Mahlalela produced and directed by Bulawayo-born actor and film maker at Koro production, Mthuli...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 17:10hrs | 3736 | by Staff reporter
Beyonce's Zim connection
ZIMBABWE has done it again! Right on the international scene where the glitz and glamour of the music industry dazzles the world!And who has thrust the country at the epicentre of the world's...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 07:44hrs | 4363 | by Andrew Moyo
ZBC to add four more channels
NATIONAL broadcaster the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) seems to have risen from the dead.The ongoing cleansing ceremony, instigated by the Ministry of Information, Media and Broad...Published: 18 Jan 2015 at 12:27hrs | 10149 | by Mtandazo dube
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