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Afro-jazz sensation Berita to perform at Zimfest Live
The Bulawayo-born 'queen of soul' will serenade crowds at this year's annual festival taking place at the weekendSouth Africa-based Zimbabwean musician Berita has joined a glowing lineup of ar...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 09:55hrs | 8 | by Tidi Kwidini
UK: Zimfest Live reveal exciting 2023 line-up for Herts Showground
New and familiar names including Killer T, Tocky Vibes, Berita, Musa Keys and Sha Sha have been added to the line-up, as revealed in the latest stage announcement.Zimfest Live will return in J...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 09:19hrs | 3 | by Tidi Kwidini
Valee Music courts DJ Tira
UNITED KINGDOM (UK)-BASED Zimbabwean Afro-pop songbird Valee Music has roped in the services of South African DJ, record producer and kwaito artiste DJ Tira on Ng'cabanga Ngawe (Thinking about You), h...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 07:46hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
ZAA UK releases nominee list
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) on Friday announced the final nominees list for its UK 11th Anniversary Awards slated for May 28.The awards dinner gala will be held at Holiday Inn City, Bi...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimfest Live announces Mukuru as the new headline sponsor for summer event
Zimfest Live has announced a new headline sponsor and venue ahead of its event in August this year.The annual family-friendly music festival, which has signed a new sponsorship deal with Mukur...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 13:11hrs | 1 | by Tidi Kwidini, MCIPR
Zimfest delivers another 'phenomenal' festival
Every summer, Zimfest Live is the epicenter of the Zimbabwean music and arts scene and for a third consecutive year, it did not disappoint.The popular southern African festival takes 'musiophi...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 16:28hrs | 2 | by Tidi Kwidini
Express Links Money Transfer backs ZimFest 2019 as headline partner
UK based financial services company Express Links Money Transfer is backing Zimfest Live as the headline partner this year and also launching a promotional competition with prizes for people to be ann...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's DJ Zinhle among artists to perform at Zimfest Live next month
Celebrated South African DJ, Zinhle Jiyane is amongst the artists who will grace the main stage at Zimfest Live in August it has been announced.She joins a long list of popular acts that inclu...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 13:30hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
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 ...Published: 28 May 2019 at 11:13hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
9th Anniversary ZAA UK Nominees Out
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards UK (ZAA UK) have released the much anticipated list of nominees for the 9thAnniversary ZAA UK event set for Saturday 25 May 2019 in London at The Millennium Gloucester Ho...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 09:28hrs | 4 | by Agencies
Zim gospel ensemble Friends in Christ to host Christmas concert with Shingisai Suluma
UNITED KINGDOM: The festive season is upon us and gospel outfit; Friends in Christ (FIC) are set to host a Christmas celebration that will feature US based singer-songwriter, Shingisai Suluma....Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 18:05hrs | | by Kidi kwidini
105 km Walk for Freedom 2018 - it's Loser take all in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation (ZHRO) members walked 105 km from Brighton to London to highlight the violence and election chaos in Zimbabwe. "Our 'Walk for Freedom' is not just a slogan, ...Published: 12 Aug 2018 at 13:14hrs | | by Kingstone Jambawo
Zimfest Live 2018 to feature Sulu and Takura as they announce more acts
Dendera star, Sulumani Chimbetu and singer-songwriter Takura have been added to the long list of talent that will perform at Kempton Park Racecourse on 11 August.The stars join Killer T, Stunn...Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 11:42hrs | 3 | by Tidi Kwidini
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 | 4 | by Tidi Kwidini
Big winners at the eighth UK Zim Achievers Awards in London
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards raised the bar last night, putting on a spectacular event for the eighth edition at the Grange City Hotel in London.Running under the theme Plough Back, the award...Published: 15 May 2018 at 07:50hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Citizens back ZHRO's 105km #WalkForFreedom
The 105km #WalkForFreedom event which was run by Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation (ZHRO) has inspired many including those who did not take part (Locally and Internationally).This was a very...Published: 25 Aug 2017 at 13:24hrs | | by Kinston Jambawo
'I'm not political,' says Mudhara achauya hit maker
POPULAR musician, Jah Prayzah says his music has nothing to do with politics despite interpretations made on social media.There has been debate on social media following a photo shopped poster...Published: 16 Aug 2017 at 16:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK protest walk against the human rights abuses in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation (ZHRO), the organisers of a protest walk against the human rights abuses in Zimbabwe have announced their route for the demonstration.Demonstrators will meet...Published: 10 Aug 2017 at 11:03hrs | 1 | by Kingstone Jambawo
Rising star Gemma Griffiths to headline Zim Achievers
Rising Star, Gemma Griffiths to Headline Zim Achievers Armed with an acoustic guitar and poignant lyrics, emerging Indie/folk songstress Gemma Griffiths will this year headline the sixth ...Published: 17 Apr 2016 at 23:45hrs | 1 | by Tidi Kwidini
All Set for Zimfest London 2015
After a year off the radar in London Zimfest makes a return to the capital with a strong line-up and a renewed energy. This year's event will be held at Studio Spaces, a purpose built venue in the hea...Published: 23 Sep 2015 at 21:42hrs | 1 | by Mike Tashaya
Zimfest hits Oslo for the second year running
After a successful launch in 2015 all is set for the second annual Zimfest in Oslo Norway. The event which brings together the small but vibrant Zimbabwean and African community in Oslo as well as a g...Published: 26 Aug 2015 at 15:55hrs | | by Mike Tashaya
Zimfest London/Homelanz Festival closes with a flourish
An estimated 3 000 people thronged last weekend's Homelanz/Zimfest festival in West London's Baston Manor Park, capping a glorious summer day in the British capital.The all-day festival brough...Published: 13 Aug 2013 at 17:12hrs | | by Henry Makiwa
Against election backdrop - UK Zimbabweans head to Zimfest
As Zimbabweans around the world ponder the implications of the much criticised 2013 elections that have resulted in...Published: 07 Aug 2013 at 12:08hrs | 1 | by Mike Tashaya
Zimfest London partners with Homelanz Festival ahead of mouth-watering fete
ZIMFEST London, the popular southern African music, sport and culture showcase, returns even bigger this summer after teaming up with the Kiwi and Aussie festival, Homelanz. The all-day f...Published: 19 Jul 2013 at 08:40hrs | | by Henry Makiwa
Zimfest announces artist line up for RainDance concert
Zimfest today announced the artist line-up for RainDance - The International Concert on Saturday 22 December 2012 in Harare. The line up showcase some of Zimbabwe's hottest talent from home ...Published: 31 Aug 2012 at 10:45hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Zimfest London returns with a new venue
Popular southern African music, sport and culture festival Zimfest looks set to make a strong return to the London festival scene with a new venue and a fresh new impetus. Adored as a summer h...Published: 08 Aug 2012 at 07:27hrs | | by Henry Makiwa
Zimfest enters its second year
Zimfest enters its second year in Harare on the global celebration of Zimbabwean arts and culture Zimfest has announced the date and venue for its second year in Harare. The event themed "Raindance" w...Published: 01 Aug 2012 at 12:06hrs | | by Mike Tashaya
Zimbo Jam and Zimfest announce extension of partnership
Leading Zimbabwean entertainment industry online magazine Zimbo Jam and the global Zimbabwean festival Zimfest have announced an extension of their partnership to cover the event in Harare. After ...Published: 08 Sep 2011 at 19:46hrs | | by Mike Tashaya
Zimfest 2011 returns to Raynes Park to raise for E.Africa appeal
The 11th annual Zimfest music, sport, arts and culture event will this year contribute funds to the East Africa Crisis appeal of the British Red Cross.Announcing the return of the eclectic fe...Published: 03 Aug 2011 at 10:23hrs | | by Zimfest
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