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The rise of female maskandi artists in Zimbabwe: A call to action
Maskandi music, a genre deeply ingrained in the rich cultural heritage of the Matebele people of Zimbabwe, has long been dominated by male artists from the Matebeleland region. The likes of Zinjaziyam...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 17:12hrs | 559 | by Mcasiseli Brandon Gwaza
Insimbi ZeZhwane, Zinjaziyamluma set to rock Gwanda
Rhumba and maskandi enthusiasts in Gwanda are in for an electrifying evening this Friday as celebrated acts Insimbi ZeZhwane and Zinjaziyamluma take center stage for a much-anticipated live performanc...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 12:41hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter
Kwaito legend Mapaputsi has died
Kwaito singer Mapaputsi has died.His manager Busi Kunene confirmed the news with TshisaLIVE. Mapaputsi died on Thursday night."He has passed on. We'll issue a press statement and we'll...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 16:22hrs | 615 | by Staff reporter
Insiza tourist attractions set for upgrade
NESTLED on the picturesque landscapes and rich mineral deposits of Matebeleland South, Insiza District will soon be etched as one of the country's most sought-after tourist hubs as envisioned by the l...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:41hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Soul Brothers drop Zimbabwe gig
The Soul Brothers who were set to headline the Ziyakhala Music Festival at the White City Stadium in Bulawayo on Unity Day have issued a statement communicating that they will not be travelling to the...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 06:15hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Man in court for insulting cops
A 56-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man has been dragged to court after reportedly calling police officers "dogs".Norman Mpofu appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing a charge of disord...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane's triumphant return
AMID a palpable buzz of anticipation, over 2 000 fans packed Palace Hotel Gardens on Friday last week to witness a triumphant comeback by Insimbi ZeZhwane, just three months after the tragic loss of t...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 05:47hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane to perform alongside Soul Brothers
Sought-after rhumba group, Insimbi ZeZhwane has been added to the line-up of the anticipated Ziyakhala Music Festival in Bulawayo which will be headlined by the Soul Brothers from South Africa....Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Soul Brothers return to Bulawayo
Bazobuya hit-makers, the Soul Brothers from South Africa are set to return to Bulawayo for a performance at the White City Stadium next month.The traditional music group, which last performed ...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 05:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Insimbi ZeZhwane will not die'
Insimbi ZeZhwane co-founder, Meluleki "Brema" Moyo who was discharged from hospital on Tuesday has assured fans that, as long as he lives, the beat will not stop.The bassist, together with the...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 06:13hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Platform One says Zimbabwe is second home as they lament bad treatment in SA
It was in 1992 at Pimville Square in Soweto when then teenagers Nani Tengo, Sonto Dladla and Neli Gwala, dressed in their Zulu maiden garb, danced while some passers-by looked on and others joined in ...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:33hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean left for dead after Cape Town attack seeks help to return home
A ZIMBABWEAN immigrant, Immanuel Zinja, who was allegedly attacked two weeks ago by South Africans in Capetown's Breadasdorp settlement, says he wants to go back home as his property was looted, leavi...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 08:29hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Footballer kicks out cheating wife
ZAMBIA-based football star Thabani Kamusoko has kicked out his wife from his Selbourne Park suburb house in Bulawayo after his sister busted his "cheating" spouse being picked up by her boyfriend outs...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Injiva ngamanga ziyabulala!
Sekusiya phela umnyaka, izihlobo labangane abasebenza eGoli sebezabuya ngobunengi belanda ukuzodlalela iKhisimusi ekhaya, abanye njalo ngabalanda ukuzobona ukuthi inhlelo zabo akade bezisebenzela zife...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 20:30hrs | 8 | by Mehleli Dube
Zinjaziyaluma readies for ninth album launch
SOUTH Africa-based Maskandi artiste, Zinjaziyaluma has finally set a date when he will launch his ninth album. The event has been slated for November 14 at Underground Hillbrow Theatre in Joha...Published: 03 Oct 2020 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi's State Of the Nation Address
Good evening Mthwakazi Omuhle ondlela zimhlophe.I wish to have started by acknowledging the so called Zimbabwe's hereos and defense forces day, but I am too angry to go through such kind of fo...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 21:43hrs | 7 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Nkomo remembered in South Africa
ZIMBABWEANS in South Africa this past weekend held a belated Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo commemoration where a number of local artists provided entertainment. Hundreds of the country's citizens...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The rising popularity of Maskandi artists in Bulawayo
WHILE impressionable youths may think Maskandi is backward, outdated and too traditional, there are some artistes who do not want to let go of their culture, norms and traditional vernacular music....Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:41hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Madlela to share stage with Shwi, Freddy in SA
RHUMBA musician Madlela Skhobokhobo is billed to perform in South Africa this week. Madlela of the Ngamnanka fame is scheduled to grace the official opening of Kingdom Blue Funeral Services in...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:03hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Ndebeles' long walk from Bulawayo to Harare
On the 7th December 2018 saw some dedicated and culturally conscious Ndebele men embark on a long walk from Bulawayo to Harare with an aim of petitioning the government of Zimbabwe on cultural res...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 21:22hrs | 3 | by Thulani Nkala
2018 Skyz Metro FM Music Awards nominees announced
Bulawayo's premier radio station Sky Metro FM has announced the nominees for the Skyz Metro FM Music Awards 2018.The 2nd edition of SKYMAS will be held at a colourful ceremony on Friday 21 Dec...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 20:06hrs | 5 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Soul Brothers billed for Intwasa as annual arts fiesta begins
SKYZ Metro FM's Umcimbi Wabantu, the Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo official shutdown party on Saturday, will be headlined by South Africa's Soul Brothers alongside Jeys Marabini, Madlela Skhobokhob...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Soul Brothers coming to Bulawayo
VETERAN South African Umbaqanga-Maskandi music group, Soul Brothers, are set to reignite the fire they lit in Bulawayo last December when they headline Umcimbi Wabantu, an annual bash meant to celebra...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Madlela Day gig draws thousands
Madlela Day in Gwanda on Saturday turned out to be the show of the month as more than 2 000 fans thronged Pelandaba Stadium.It was an Easter treat for the fans who joined Madlela in celebratin...Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 06:50hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Guitar theft was a blessing in disguise: Taffi
A tragedy that befalls someone can end up being a doorway that leads to blessings. This is the story behind Tafirenyika "Taffi" Dube's electric guitar that was stolen from him earlier this week....Published: 17 Mar 2018 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zinjaziyamluma donates guitar to Taffi
SOUTH Africa-based maskandi artiste, Zinjaziyamluma, has donated his acoustic guitar to Bulawayo's popular street musician Tafirenyika "Taffi" Dube who lost his to thieves over the weekend.The...Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 06:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa will never again address a rally in Matebeleland
Chamisa handle Khuphe's issue carefully or you will never again address a rally in Matebeleland.I have been a loyal MDC-T member for almost two decades. In these two decades, I have noted tha...Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 19:03hrs | 2 | by Disgruntled Matebeleland MDC-T youth.
Isikhulumeli sikaMzilikazi II sikhupha umbiko ngemvoxoxo ephuthumayo
Mthwakazi omuhle ,lina bondlela zimhlophe, lingabe linjani kumagumbi amane wonke omhlaba. Sithanda ukulazisa bantu beNkosi ngemibiko le engelamaqinisa ephuma enkundleni zokuxhumana. Sithanda ukwazisa ...Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 06:30hrs | 2 | by Greater Sibanda, Isikhulumeli seNkosi uMzilikazi II
Soul Brothers in Bulawayo festive gig
After more than 10 years since their last show, kings of Mbaqanga music Soul Brothers will stage a show at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo on December 23.Joining Soul Brothers on stage from So...Published: 18 Dec 2017 at 07:42hrs | 17 | by Staff Reporter
Madlela to celebrate success with gala
MULTI-TALENTED artiste Madlela Sikhobokhobo will be holding an inaugural music festival dubbed Madlela Day on 23 December at Phelandaba Stadium in Gwanda to celebrate his success in the arts industry....Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Musicians ready to rock the City of Kings as it comes ALIVE tonight
BULAWAYO tonight comes alive as the city's best musicians are set to light up the stage at the Large City Hall car park during the Celebrating Local Talent Concert, which will be broadcast live on ZBC...Published: 12 Aug 2017 at 07:15hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
ZBCtv to broadcast live Bulawayo concert
ZBCTV as part of promoting local content, will broadcast live a concert where Bulawayo musicians who won and were a part of the city's awards will perform.The concert dubbed Celebrating Local ...Published: 22 Jul 2017 at 10:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo celebrations light up Hillbrow Theatre, Johannesburg
Zimbabweans in South Africa last week were treated to a night of musical extravaganza in honour of the late vice-president Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo at the Hillbrow Theatre, Johannesburg.T...Published: 09 Jul 2017 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo Celebrations 2017
Joshua Nkomo celebrations the 5th annual extravaganza celebrating the life of General Josh as affectionately known by his comrades a man with an illustrious history ought to be celebrated. A champion ...Published: 29 May 2017 at 20:20hrs | 1 | by Phakama Sizwe
Ndolwane launches album in South Africa
SA-based Zimbabwean music promoter, Polite Nkomo is overjoyed with the attendance at Martin Sibanda's Ndolwane Super Sounds album launch at Hillbrow Theatre in Johannesburg last Friday.The Kon...Published: 02 May 2017 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ndolwane ready for album launch
Martin Sibanda and his Ndolwane Super Sounds band are ready to launch their album, Konke Sizokulungisa.The album, which leaked weeks ago, is set to be launched at the Hillbrow Theatre ...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 09:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Macheso lands in Johannesburg on day of Ndolwane launch
A CLASH of the titans is looming in South Africa as Sungura maestro Alick Macheso will hold a show the same night Martin Sibanda launches his second album in Johannesburg.On April 29 Marti...Published: 27 Mar 2017 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zim artist pens a guitar manual book
JOHANNESBURG - The versatile Nkayi born and Bulawayo bred guitarist Mthabisi Moyo who dropped a hot gospel album last year in November has penned a new book that will be used as a manual for gui...Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 06:47hrs | 3 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Zinjaziyamluma rocks Bulawayo, ready for Plumtree and Tsholotsho
Johannesburg: The popular Tsholotsho- born and South African based Maskandi musician Mxolisi Khulekani Nkomo aka Zinjaziyamluma successfully launched his new DVD entitled 'Zinjaziyamluma Ezemagi...Published: 24 Dec 2016 at 16:40hrs | 60 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Ezechwane To Launch new album in Jo'burg
Ezechwane maskandi group will be launching a new 12 track album in Johannesburg on the 16th of December 2016 at Alec Goschel Park (Beria park) starting from 10am and ending at 6pm....Published: 13 Dec 2016 at 07:18hrs | 3 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Injiva set to rock Plumtree
Johannesburg - The South African Based artists have organised a festival dubbed as "Injiva Home Coming" scheduled to take place at Dingumuzi stadium from 12midday on the 24th of December 2016 till the...Published: 03 Dec 2016 at 16:16hrs | 2 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Mthandeni Igcokama Elisha to launch a Zimbabwe branch
The fan group of the popular South African Maskandi musician known as Mthandeni Igcokama Elisha Manqele is set to officially launch a Zimbabwean fan branch in Berea on the 27th of November 2016, start...Published: 16 Nov 2016 at 13:57hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Pathisa Nyathi honoured
Sibanye Cultural Society a Botswana Based Organization held Its annual Culture Day dubbed "Imbizo YaMahlabezulu" over the weekend at Baobab Hall in Gaborone. The event which is a celebration of ...Published: 09 Nov 2016 at 20:43hrs | 5 | by Qondisa Malungisa
Zinjaziyamluma to share stage with Allen Ndoda
Will the vicious dog bark and force the man to run away or will the fearless man push the dog to the corner? Its Zinja versus Ndoda!! This question will be answered when these two Johannesburg based Z...Published: 26 Oct 2016 at 23:12hrs | 1 | by Christopher Ncube
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Highlanders represents our Ndebele Kingdom
JOHANNESBURG - The most precious thing the Mthwakazi descendants possess; Highlanders FC, represents the soon to re-emerge Ndebele Kingdom, thousands of followers recently learned. Speaking at...Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 06:46hrs | 22 | by Vusmann
Madlela to represent Zimbabwe
Johannesburg - The Zimbabwean comedy maestro Madlela Skhobokhobo Power has been selected to represent Zimbabwe in South Africa's Hlanganani annual music festival organised by Kincha Media .The festiva...Published: 28 Sep 2016 at 17:57hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Zimbabwean's Impumelelo Shining Stars leaves Mzansi audience in stitches
The Zimbabwe and Bulawayo based Impumelelo Shining Stars left Mzansi spectators in stitches after dishing out a starling performance at Victory Theater on Saturday 24 September 2016. The show coincide...Published: 26 Sep 2016 at 12:11hrs | 1 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Madlela Skhobokhobo Power movie screening tour set for 3 countries
Madlela Skhobokhobo Power three movie screening will be held in three countries , namely: South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Alongside the cast, there will be other featuring artists like, Zinja...Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 15:21hrs | 23 | by Future Moyo
Tribalist spoils Bosso party?
A Highlanders fan, who displayed a shocking placard describing Shona people as "dogs" during his team's Premiership showdown against bitter rivals Dynamos at Barbourfields on Sunday, is being roundly ...Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 23:41hrs | | by Sports Reporter
SA Maskandi outfit dedicate song to Bosso
South Africa-based Zimbabwean maskandi outfit Ezika Dibi led by Thabani Dibi Sibanda has released a 13-track album titled Umahlalegangeni, with one song dedicated to Bulawayo football giants Highl...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 13:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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