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SA gospel musician lauds Zimbabwean musicians' resilience
South African gospel musician Marino John Mvala, popularly known as MJ Mvala, has expressed deep admiration for Zimbabwean musicians, praising their unwavering spirit of resilience and perseverance de...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:18hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean musicians gear up for 2024 Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival
Nine Marimba bands from Zimbabwe are set to participate in the 2024 Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival which is taking place at St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls in Bo...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 18:04hrs | 196 | by Agencies
Ezra Tshisa changed Freddie Gwala's life
Zumba musician, Freddie Gwala, also known as Amadamara, is forever grateful to Zimbabwean veteran DJ Ezra Tshisa Sibanda for introducing him to the Zimbabwean crowd.Gwala successfully launched...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 07:47hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo retires in exile
OF all my records by Zimbabwean musicians, the one I treasure the most is Thomas Mapfumo's crackly 7-inch single with "Kuyaura" on side A and "Zvanyadza" on the flip side.Released in 1979, tow...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:50hrs | 20 | by Percy Zvomuya
Grammy Award for Mapfumo?
THOMAS Mapfumo, popularly known as Mukanya, might finally get a chance to win a Grammy Award following the addition of three new categories for the 2024 edition of these awards regarded by many as the...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 08:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
All set for UB40 featuring Ali Campbell Zimbabwe show
All is set for the UB40 featuring Ali Campbell show that will be held at the Old Hararians on Africa Day amid revelations that the gig is almost sold-out.Organisers told Standard Style that pr...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:12hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Hlanganani lights up Bulawayo
ONCE again, Bulawayo, the second-largest city in Zimbabwe, literally burst at the seams with the return of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo.iDubbed Africa's premium business exchange...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 19:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Was Rhodesia safer for civilian activists than under a brutal blood-thirsty Zimbabwe regime?
When I was a little boy, we loved listening to "Chimurenga", or liberation struggle songs, that our gallant Zimbabwean musicians belted out, as a way of e...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 07:40hrs | 13 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
State-assisted funeral for Zexie Manatsa
Veteran musician, songwriter and religious preacher Zexie Manatsa, has been accorded a State-assisted funeral, with Acting President Constantino Chiwenga hailing his contribution to the country's libe...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:20hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Macheso to stage two shows in SA
Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso returns to South Africa for two live performances next month and his management has promised top drawer performances. The October 9 and 10 shows come after earlie...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 06:11hrs | 1 | 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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
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 | 4 | by Staff reporter
Gambia artist partners with Bulawayo's hip hop artist
Gambian Artist AC Cham from Kombo East in Gambia will be collaborating with Lunatic Sway a Bulawayo hip hop artist who is signed under Alicious Muzik.The music project was brokered by Sibusiso...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 11:34hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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 | 2 | 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 | 5 | by Staff reporter
'Tuku was a clever politician'
At the peak of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle (1975 to 1979) a group of brave local musicians rose to offer morale to the fighters and the supporting masses.Oliver Mtukudzi, together with Thom...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 15:38hrs | 5 | by Maxwell Sibanda
Mtukudzi will not be buried with thieves as family snubs Heroes Acre burial
Oliver Mtukudzi will be buried in Madziva, Mashonaland Central, after the family passed up the offer of a National Heroes Acre burial.The legendary singer, who died from diabetes on Wednesday ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 14:45hrs | | by ZimLive
The life and death of Solomon Skuza
THE life of Solomon Skuza, a man many regard as one of the greatest musicians to ever step inside a recording booth in Zimbabwe, is still largely a mystery.If one turns to that goldmine of inf...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:26hrs | 6 | 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 | 4 | by Staff reporter
Gospel festival brings Gwanda to a standstill
AN atmosphere of praise, worship and thanksgiving engulfed Phelandaba Stadium as the Gwanda Gospel Festival brought the mining town to a standstill.The festival which started on Friday and end...Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 06:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artists' participation in politics
The 'Arts' sector has for years complained that the government and politicians are not respecting them by not listening to their demands. Since 1980 the Zanu PF government has never appointed a cabine...Published: 12 Jun 2017 at 19:24hrs | 5 | by Silvanos Mudzvova
Zimbabwe is a corruption cultured government
It is nothing shocking when Harare City Council (HCC) fails to account for $208 million of public funds in Zimbabwe as it is clear corruption which is now part and parcel of the current Mugabe &...Published: 10 Apr 2017 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Pythias Makonese
Zimbabwean musicians mourn Lundi
After a long battle with stomach TB and liver complications award-winning gospel star Lundi Tyamara has died.Sources close to the musician confirmed he died in an Edenvale hospital Johanne...Published: 28 Jan 2017 at 08:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zim Gospel albums to add to your playlist
Below is a random selection of five gospel albums and single by Zimbabwean musicians you should consider adding to your playlist.Musicians who want to sell their music on Beats98.com can conta...Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 23:52hrs | | by iNdaba Ndaba
'We want airplay in Zimbabwe'
Musicians in the diaspora are calling for a mutual relationship between record labels and local radio stations to ensure fair airplay of Zimbabwean music. Several artistes have expressed inter...Published: 12 Aug 2016 at 08:04hrs | 5 | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo
Zimbabwean artist launches a 10-track gospel CD album online
Seasoned Zimbabwean music artist based in South Africa, Dj Rabaaz, real name Claud Rabson, recently launched his 10-track debut gospel CD album, Tendeuka (Repent), on an online platform, ...Published: 20 May 2016 at 00:46hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Zim musicians come together in bid to get airplay in own country
If you listen to any Zimbabwean radio station anytime, you'll hear the same playlist that you heard last month, same music, same artists one wonders if it's the lack of content or what the other music...Published: 28 Apr 2016 at 20:29hrs | 3 | 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 | 9 | by Libz Mbanje
Zim teen star launches music DVD
JOHANNESBURG - Teenage Zimbabwe dancing sensation, Gettie Diamond, will early next month launch her first DVD in Johannesburg.Born Getron Sibanda in Filabusi, Matabeleland South 16 years ago, ...Published: 10 Mar 2016 at 12:06hrs | 1 | by Mxolisi Ncube
'Be careful how you conduct yourself,' Nox Guni told
A Bulawayo model, Oliver Keith Siamuloboka, who is currently based across the Limpopo has written a kind letter to South African based Urban Groover, Enock 'Nox' Guni reminding him 'to be careful ho...Published: 23 Jul 2015 at 15:29hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Countdown to the Zimbabwe International Women's Awards 2015 Ceremony!
The Zimbabwe International Women Awards (ZIWA) was established in 2013 by Juliana Jonathan and Maud Goba, with the goal of honouring and magnifying unsung heroines. Zimbabwean women are known for thei...Published: 09 Jun 2015 at 09:00hrs | 3 | by Shingai Mushayabasa
'Mutamba has nothing,' says Mtukudzi
OLIVER Mtukudzi is a leading Zimbabwean musician who over the past 40 years has crafted a contemporary and very successful mélange of Southern African music traditions. He tours widely, playe...Published: 19 Apr 2015 at 10:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mlambos Express Band flies Matabeleland Flag
Mlambos Express Band popularly known as the Super Legends will tonight be the sole representative of Matabeleland music at the 21st February Movement fund raising gala to be held at the City Sports Ce...Published: 20 Feb 2015 at 05:19hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Tuku to be honoured in London tribute dinner
Legendary musician and Zimbabwe's foremost cultural ambassador, Oliver Mtukudzi, is to be honoured at a star-studded dinner to be held at a top London hotel on Saturday 29 November. Organi...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 19:24hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Zim musicians 'excited by boarding airplane' for peanuts
The Zimbabwe Mail reports that most musicians in the country are flying to United Kingdom to stage shows for peanuts.Musicians mostly from the dancehall genre are getting as little as $200 per...Published: 05 Aug 2014 at 08:28hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Clash of the Giants Part 2
South African based Zimbabwean Rhumba lovers are set for a night never to forget when three of Zimbabwe's best Rhumba artists clash in Johannesburg on Saturday night.Allen Ndoda and The Ch...Published: 01 Aug 2014 at 14:47hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwes' Tariro NeGitare to perform in Senegal
Tariro NeGitare, Zimbabwe's guitarist, singer and song writer is scheduled to perform in Senegal this week. Her performance in Senegal is facilitated by Hunnar Management Agency, the Embassy of Zi...Published: 04 Jun 2014 at 06:04hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Top SA maskandi musician itching for a Zim stage
South Africa's top maskandi musician and South African Traditional Music Awards winner Thokozani Langa is itching to perform in Zimbabwe one day.Langa is an icon when it comes to maskandi ...Published: 24 Apr 2014 at 16:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Oskido gig flops in Harare
South Africa artiste Oscar "Oskido Mdlongwa and company had a nightmare show in Harare over the weekend with very few fans showing up. While another South African group, Liquideep, had a good day in t...Published: 29 Dec 2013 at 18:23hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Lundi to rekindle his love with Zim fans
HARARE - South African gospel star Lundi Tyamara, who last performed in this country three years ago, will rekindle his love with Zimbabwean fans when he performs in Harare on October 5....Published: 22 Sep 2013 at 13:31hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Musicians, DJs fight in Zimbabwe election
Zimbabwean musicians and celebrities from Zanu-PF and MDC have taken the political bull by its horns by contesting in the upcoming legislative elections.Gospel music star Elias Musakwa and sun...Published: 07 Jul 2013 at 13:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini works on '$30,000' UNWTO theme song
Bulawayo veteran musician, Majahahodwa "Jeys" Ndlovu has joined other Zimbabwean musicians in the race to produce the best UNWTO theme song. The competition is being run by the Zimbabwe Tourism Autho...Published: 14 Jun 2013 at 06:16hrs | 4 | by Entertainment Reporter
'Bulawayo support your own artists,' says Charamba
Veteran gospel musician Charles Charamba says the Bulawayo music industry has the ability to wake up from its deep slumber if they receive support from City of Kings residents.The Machira Chet...Published: 11 Jun 2013 at 06:25hrs | | by Arts reporter
Jeys Marabini out to reclaim Bulawayo's lost glory
Afro-jazz icon Jeys Marabini is a man on a mission to restore Bulawayo's status as Zimbabwe's arts hub.The popular musician born Majahawodwa Ndlovu says Zimbabwe's second largest city is now ...Published: 06 May 2013 at 10:24hrs | 1 | by Arts reporter
Big Brother Africa lures Zimbabwean musicians
Zimbabwean artistes who have been itching to have their music heard throughout Africa can now make use of the popular reality series on the continent Big Brother Africa.Big Brother Africa's pr...Published: 22 Apr 2013 at 05:55hrs | 1 | by Arts Correspondent
Majaivana to partner Mtukudzi
ALL roads tonight lead to Musopero open-air joint in Gweru, where Derrick Majaiva is expected to share the stage with superstar Oliver Mtukudzi and Winky D.The much-awaited gig has been dubbed...Published: 23 Feb 2013 at 14:39hrs | | by Leisure Correspondent
Mtukudzi at 60, celebrations to be held at Glamis stadium
LOCAL and regional artistes are set to descend on Harare for Oliver Mtukudzi's much-awaited 60th birthday celebrations to be held at the Glamis Stadium on September 21. The mammoth event will...Published: 07 Aug 2012 at 09:50hrs | 1 | by Arts Correspondent
Zimbabwean musician banned from entering the UK
Zimbabwean popular dancehall musician, King Shaddy has been banned from entering the UK for the next 10 years on allegations of deception. He is currently appealing against the interdict.King ...Published: 30 Jul 2012 at 09:35hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi adopts Bulawayo musicians
Oliver Mtukudzi has for the first time, adopted two young musicians from Bulawayo for live shows in a bid to give them the much-needed exposure.The super star is expected to work with Derrick...Published: 14 Jul 2012 at 07:12hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Fresh Vibes Monday
Introduction to the world of music: I have always been a music fan. My mom used to say that I will sit by the speaker and listen to music for hou...Published: 23 Jan 2012 at 06:04hrs | 2 | by Pamela Stitch
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