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Why Splash, Freddy Gwala are more popular in Zimbabwe than South Africa
FIVE years after his passing on 27 July, the life of Splash music godfather Dan Tshanda will be celebrated with a concert at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo.Tshanda has been gone for almost ha...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:27hrs | 931 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Jeys Marabini to share stage with Freddy Gwala in the UK
ORGANISERS of the Rhythms of Southern Africa: A Musical Journey tour have unveiled venues for shows that will be held in the United Kingdom.The shows are set to be headlined by Zimbabwe jazz m...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 16:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Freddy Gwala returns
After performing at the Ultra Beer Festival barely a week ago, held at Queens Sports Club, South African Afro-pop musician Freddie "Amadamara" Gwala will make a return once more to Bulawayo.Th...Published: 07 Oct 2023 at 19:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Freddie Gwala, Platform One, Babes Wodumo coming to Bulawayo
South African artistes, Babes Wodumo, Freddy Gwala and Platform One are set to perform at the delayed Ultra Beer Festival to be held at Queens Sports Club on September 30.Queens Sports Club wa...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:33hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Freddie Gwala sends solidarity message to Highlanders
As more acknowledgements from high-profile figures pour in for Zimbabwean football giants Highlanders, pressure for them to maintain their momentum on the local scene is also equally intensifying....Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 21:34hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
The Nkulumane Complex: A sleeping giant
The Nkulumane Mall is named after Nkulumane who was King Mzilikazi's son. Nkulumane was born in Mhlahlandlela, near modern-day Pretoria in South Africa. Nkulumane was named after Kuruman, where Dr. Ro...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 10:18hrs | 281 | by Mncedisi Nyathi
Bev, Muridzo re-unite
BEVERLY Sibanda has reunited with her ex-boyfriend Andy Muridzo in a new song titled Kumhamba.The Sexy Angels leader told the Daily News the song is expected before end of year. "We ar...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 17:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Freddy Gwala still in the game
Seasoned South African musician Freddie "Madamara" Gwala says he will never abandon his music career as he believes he was born a musician.Gwala (56) known for his Zumba music, a genre he inve...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 14:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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
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 | 3 | by Staff reporter
Why Dan Tshanda became Bulawayo's darling
WHILE he was never shy to talk about his roots, few knew that Dan Tshanda, the music legend and founder of the music movement known as Splash, was actually of Shona extraction from Zimbabwe.Th...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:48hrs | 1 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Zanu-PF MP dumped in restaurant
BULILIMA West legislator, Dingumuzi Phuti, says he was once dumped in a restaurant by his girlfriend.Better known as DJ Phuti in showbiz circles, the 38-year-old made history after being elect...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 17:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mahlalela actor turns to music
South Africa-based Zimbabwean film actor and producer Mthulisi Moyo, aka Mahlalela has temporarily "side-tracked" to music with his debut single set to be released at the end of this month.The...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 06:49hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bev returns to South Africa
After winning the dance contest in South Africa last year, Beverly Sibanda aka Bev is returning to Mzansi to headline Africa Day celebrations in Boksburg.The Sexy Angels boss is set to share t...Published: 15 May 2018 at 13:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Legalisation of shebeens: Who benefits the most?
FOR years in the post-colonial era, politicians and a range of civic/residents' associations in the city have campaigned for the legalisation of shebeens.In particular, shebeens have been defe...Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 05:46hrs | | by Langalakhe Mabena/Nkosilodumo Ndebele
Professor plans Zimbabwe launch for new album
THE wait is over! After four years of waiting , an album from one Kwaito great, Mkhonzeni Langa better known as Professor, is finally out.The last time Professor dropped an album was in 2010 a...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 05:29hrs | 2 | 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 | | by Staff reporter
Bev lines up three-week SA tour
Controversial dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda will embark on a three-week tour of South Africa next week.Bev's manager Hapaguti "Harpers" Mapimhidze told the Daily News that the tour was being fa...Published: 19 Feb 2016 at 12:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gwala, Kapfupi drama comedy ready
THE hilarious Mahlalela drama comedy featuring popular South African musician Freddy Gwala and Zimbabwean musician and comedian Freddy Manjalima well known as Kapfupi is now in the hands of local dist...Published: 17 May 2015 at 11:18hrs | | by Lance Chigodo
Freddy Gwala eager to speak Shona
South African musician Freddy Gwala is said to be itching to be a fluent Shona speaker as he features in a film with comedian, actor and singer Kapfupi.Gwala features in a film called Mahlalel...Published: 19 Apr 2015 at 11:39hrs | 1 | by Thobekile Zhou
Nani Ntengo confronts her Bulawayo 'lover'
SOUTH African pop diva Nani Ntengo on Thursday evening came face to face for the 'first time' with her alleged Bulawayo lover at a bar.The Pumula man only identified as Moyo claimed four years...Published: 03 Apr 2015 at 09:23hrs | 27 | by Thobekile Zhou
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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
Controversy over Bev's album
Newly-appointed Msasa Bricks Ambassador Beverly Sibanda is getting into the studio this week to record her second music album amid concerns she was negating her contractual agreement with her previous...Published: 27 Aug 2014 at 12:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Deported Joyous Celebration member, immigration clears air
THE Department of Immigration says Sphumelele Mbambo - a member of South African gospel outfit Joyous Celebration Choir - was refused entry into Zimbabwe last week because she did not have a work perm...Published: 17 Jul 2014 at 06:59hrs | 5 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Joyous Celebration member deported from Zimbabwe
Spumelele Mbambo, a member of award - winning South African gospel outfit Joyous Celebration Choir, was deported on arrival at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport last Thursday for flouting Zimbabwe's immigr...Published: 14 Jul 2014 at 15:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bev ventures into gospel music
Beverly Sibanda, who recently quit pole dancing after joining Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries led by Walter Magaya, is working on a gospel album.The former leader of the...Published: 13 Mar 2014 at 13:08hrs | | by Arts reporter
Prophet to settle Bev's $25,000 debt
Pastor Walter Magaya's Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries (PHD) could pay upwards of $25 000 to buy recent convert Beverly "Bev" Sibanda out of a contract with a local record company....Published: 09 Feb 2014 at 08:57hrs | | by Mtandazo Dube
Bev's song storms into top 50
Dancer-cum-musician Beverly Sibanda has stamped her authority on the musical dome following her inclusion in the 2013 edition of the National FM Top 50 on New Year's Eve.Sibanda's manager Harp...Published: 07 Jan 2014 at 12:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bev unfazed by mild response
BEVERLY 'Bev' Sibanda's Foshoro dance has failed to topple Alick Macheso's three-year-old Zora Butter dance as emphatically promised.The raunchy dancer, who shocked all and sundry after annou...Published: 10 Dec 2013 at 04:36hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Bev drops her famed bottle dance promises new tactics
EROTIC dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda has called on fans to forget her famed bottle dance and expect new routines when she performs at Waverly Hotel in Bulawayo on Saturday. The self-proclaime...Published: 13 Nov 2013 at 09:27hrs | 4 | by Entertainment Reporter
Bev, Freddy Gwala collaboration ends
The collaboration between South African musician Freddy Gwala and pole dancer, Bev has ended in failure.Gwala has returned to South Africa after the project failed to take off the ground. Gwal...Published: 09 Nov 2013 at 19:02hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Bev:- From 'public nuisance' to a star
Raunchy dancer Beverly Sibanda is an embodiment of defiance and resilience.She has stood against all odds to become one of the country's sought-after celebrities. Hers was a life of controver...Published: 13 Oct 2013 at 11:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Pole dancers risk being arrested
THE Censorship Board has warned pole dancers against flouting the provisions of their certificates of performance.Speaking on the sidelines of a media launch of raunchy dancer Beverly "Bev" Si...Published: 04 Oct 2013 at 09:24hrs | 3 | by Entertainment Reporter
Freddy Gwala expected in Zimbabwe today
SOUTH AFRICAN musician Freddy Gwala is set to jet into the country tonight ahead of his collaboration with dancer-cum-musician Beverly Sibanda as part of her album launch on Friday.Freddy Gwa...Published: 01 Oct 2013 at 10:47hrs | | by Arts reporter
Bev promises Bulawayo fans a 'new act'
RAUNCHY pole dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda has promised to give Bulawayo fans value for money when she performs at Club Vegas on Friday. In an interview, the self-proclaimed queen of pole dan...Published: 25 Sep 2013 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Freddy Gwala to cement their relationship with dancer Bev
After working together on a single track to feature on an upcoming album, South African musician, Freddy Gwala and local raunchy dancer Beverly Sibanda have decided to cement their relationship with a...Published: 08 Sep 2013 at 08:12hrs | | by Arts reporter
Freddy Gwala fell in love with Zimbabwe
One of South Africa's seasoned yesteryear musicians, Freddy Gwala, says he has fallen in love with Zimbabwe from the first time he visited the country more than a decade ago. In a telephone in...Published: 23 Aug 2013 at 03:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Freddy Gwala set to perform in Gweru
South African musician Freddy Gwala is expected to perform at Midlands Hotel in Gweru on March 31 as part of a tour that will see him staging two shows in Harare.Gwala is expected in the coun...Published: 22 Mar 2012 at 12:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man dating South African songbird!
The state controlled newspapers in Zimbabwe are reporting that South African pop diva and Platform One lead vocalist Nani Ntengo has supposedly found love in Bulawayo after it emerged that she had b...Published: 23 Jun 2011 at 06:19hrs | | by .
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