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Albert Nyathi in life-saving projects
ALBERT Nyathi is working wonders at Kafusi Village - his rural home - in Gwanda, Matabeleland South.The renowned poet, musician, writer, actor and philanthropist seldom opens up about his pers...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 07:28hrs | 1134 | by Staff reporter
Chaka Chaka Covid-19 vaccine comment splits social media
VETERAN South African musician and humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka sparked fierce debate on social media after questioning the production of the Covid-19 vaccine.The Umqombothi hitmaker took t...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1878 | by Staff reporter
King 98 set to spoil lucky fans
Hip Hop star King 98 is set to spoil winners with a holiday in Kariba.The musician today released a song "I Bet" with a video.He said as a token to fans, they have launched an I ...Published: 21 Nov 2020 at 08:26hrs | 203 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Kwaito star 'Mshoza' dies at 37
South African Kwaito star Nomasonto "Mshoza" Maswanganyi has died at the age of 37.According to Mshoza's management, "The Kortes hitmaker succumbed peacefully in the early hours of this (Thurs...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 12:47hrs | 4401 | by Staff Reporter
King 98 ropes in 'Assurance' producer
Hip Hop star King 98 has enlisted the services of popular Nigerian producer Speroach Beatz born Obi Prosper on his upcoming album.Speroach Beatz is behind some of Nigeria's smash hits among th...Published: 28 Oct 2020 at 18:40hrs | 509 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
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 | 5630 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo artiste pleads for national recognition
BULAWAYO-based actor-cum-musician Madlela Skhobokhobo is praying for people from across the country to accept and appreciate talent from his home town, which he said is dying without enough recognitio...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 06:34hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Decibel, Vimbai in war of words
YESTERYEAR urban grooves musician Decibel has rubbished claims that he ditched the late national hero, Oliver Mtukudzi, in 2005 during their United Kingdom tour. Decibel refuted the allegation...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 06:45hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Ezimnyama are Chibuku Neshamwari champs
POPULAR Bulawayo-based dance ensemble Ezimnyama are this year's champions after they ruled the roost at the national finals of the annual Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival held on Saturday...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:59hrs | 230 | 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 | 2299 | by Tidi Kwidini
Themba Ndlovu, Louis Mhlanga collaborate on new album
YESTERYEAR top musician Themba Ndlovu is set to collaborate with renowned South Africa- based Zimbabwean singer and talented guitarist Louis Mhlanga on his forthcoming album titled Spirits Rejoice, se...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:07hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah dares UK fans
JAH Prayzah has left for the United Kingdom (UK) where he will stage three concerts, courtesy of Y2K Entertainment Promotions in conjunction with Impala Car Rentals.This comes after fans in th...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:22hrs | 4131 | by Staff reporter
Mushava's valentine in austerity and Zimbabwe's political economy
A few weeks ago, I wrote on Stan Mushava's autobiographical poetry anthology, Rhyme and Resistance and it has become a habit for me to check on his Facebook page for any latest poetry. On this Valenti...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:35hrs | 680 | by Brian Maregedze
'Thomas Mapfumo's long stay in Zim justified'
Chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo is yet to return to the United States having flown into the country at the beginning of December last year for countrywide gigs running under the banner Mu...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 12:00hrs | 3701 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Mnangagwa politics shatters society's mirror
The dawn of the new dispensation brought along a glimpse of hope to many, including artistes, with the leaders ensuring the upholding of fundamental human rights.This was reinforced by the ret...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:59hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
Fungisai concerned over social media abuse
GOSPEL musician Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave has expressed concern over what she described as "abuse" of children featured on several video clips circulating on social media platforms.A vict...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 07:54hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter
Madlela to tie knot
MUSICIAN-cum-comedian Madlela S'khobokhobo will this year officialise solemnise his 18-year old marriage to Soneni Moyo, NewsDay reported.Speaking during his 39th birthday celebrations on Mond...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 11:32hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah army links backfire
Fans in the United Kingdom have been reportedly pushing to block Jah Prayzah from performing in the European country in April owing to his close links with the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) which stan...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 16:09hrs | 8107 | by Staff reporter
Tocky Vibes blasts army, police for killing civilians
DANCEHALL chanter Tocky Vibes has made a bold statement that he sings for the poor and is ready to die for them, following the release of his single Zvitori Nani that was influenced by recent incident...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:40hrs | 1194 | by Staff reporter
Oliver Mtukudzi battling ill-health
MUSIC superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi is under the weather, with an alleged heart problem that has kept him off the stage for some time, NewsDay reported.The Tozeza Baba hitmaker did not stag...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:28hrs | 5021 | by Staff reporter
Respect my private life, asks Andy Muridzo
CONTEMPORARY musician Andy Muridzo, whose marriage has hit a rocky patch, has pleaded with his fans to stay away from his private life following his estranged wife Chido "Mai Keketso" Manyange's decis...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 11:28hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
Olinda Marowa opens up on hubby's death
ONE of Zimbabwe's best female gospel music talents, Olinda Marowa, has opened up on the challenging period following her husband and manager Michael Ziwenga's sudden death last year, saying her faith ...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 08:46hrs | 6495 | by Staff Reporter
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 | 882 | by Kidi kwidini
Tuku recovering at home
Legendary musician Dr Oliver Mtukudzi failed to travel to the United Kingdom recently for the London Jazz Festival due to ill health and his manager yesterday said the singer was resting at home. ...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 05:45hrs | 1140 | by Staff reporter
'I am a victim of Sunday Mail' says Jah Prayzah
Kutongwa Kwaro hitmaker Mukudzei Mukombe (Jah prayzah) has claimed that there is systematic plot by the Entertainment desk of the state owned Sunday Mail to negatively critic all his music projects....Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 10:47hrs | 5773 | by Mandla Ndlovu
PJ Powers in Victoria Falls for albinism awareness
POPULAR South African musician Penelope Jane Dunlop - popularly known as PJ Powers or Thandeka - is in Victoria Falls for an awareness show for people living with albinism.PJ PowersPJ Powers t...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 08:39hrs | 629 | by Staff reporter
Did you see Guitars In Parliament today
SEVERAL musicians won parliamentary seats in this year's harmonised elections.Dingumuzi Phuti, Elias Musakwa, Energy Mutodi, Obedingwa Mguni and Joshua Sacco are some of the prominent musician...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 21:55hrs | 1916 | by Erick Matotoba
Excellence Music a force To reckon with
Bulawayo (Sizinda) based group Excellence Music has managed to abide by its Motto "D.O.P.E" (Dreams Of Potraying Excellence) for the first half of 2018.They have been consistent since th...Published: 28 Jun 2018 at 06:56hrs | 276 | by Agencies
Lady Storm back with hubby?
CONTROVERSIAL rhumba songbird and dancer Lady Storm, who a few months ago had her dirty linen with "husband" Tinarwo "Mukanya" Gotora over the paternity of "their" six-month-old daughter exposed...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 11:40hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter
Tytan hits out at Stunner
When we thought Tytan Skhokho and Olinda Chapel's marriage had settled matters involving rapper Stunner, the Mukoko hitmaker on Thursday exclusively revealed to The Standard Style that Stunner was nev...Published: 01 Apr 2018 at 15:00hrs | 1237 | by Staff reporter
Johnny Clegg to perform in Zimbabwe for the first time in 10 years
SOUTH African multi-award-winning musician Johnny Clegg will be performing in Zimbabwe for the first time in 10 years as part of his Final Journey World Tour on May 4 at a one-day concert set for Rain...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 05:52hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
Nadia Nakai no-make-up challenge goes viral
Nadia Nakai is not offended that Isidingo used her no-make-up snap as a plot point in an episode.The 27-year-old rapper recently found herself fodder for cyber bullies, after the bare-fared sn...Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 09:07hrs | 21248 | by Staff reporter
Tuku, Mukanya rivalry renewed
The perceived rift between veteran Chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo and jazz legend Oliver Mtukudzi has lived for as long as many can recall, clouding the duo's history of having played in...Published: 11 Feb 2018 at 07:41hrs | 1442 | by staff reporter
SA based Zim artist sets Joburg alight
JOHANNESBURG - Gwanda-born singer and actor, Tbos The Boss has become the latest South African-based artist to set the entertainment stage alight - producing yet another sizzling album.The siz...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 11:43hrs | 2069 | by Entertainment Reporter
Majaivana unlikely to visit Zimbabwe anytime soon
Veteran musician, Lovemore Majaivana, who is based in the United States, is not likely to visit Zimbabwe anytime soon, his family has said.Lately, there have been rumours circulating that Mage...Published: 21 Jan 2018 at 11:22hrs | 4934 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah stoned at graveyard - report
MULTI-AWARD winning musician Mukudzei Mukombe, aka Jah Prayzah, ran for dear life at Glen Forest Cemetery yesterday after some mourners at the burial of his former head of security, Chrispen Nyemba, p...Published: 01 Nov 2017 at 05:20hrs | 2084 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Jah Prayzah stoned at a funeral
HARARE - The Kutonga Kwaro hitmaker allegedly took to his heels after mourners charged at him this afternoon at Chrispen Nyemba' s burial.Chris Nyemba is the former head of security for Jah Pr...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 14:22hrs | 57005 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Izankaleli hitmaker back
Joseph Mpofu whose stage name is DJ Ace, known for the song Izankaleli will launch a new album titled Just for Control at the end of next month.The album will be launched on social media throu...Published: 24 Sep 2017 at 08:58hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Urban grooves musician kills man in accident
Urban grooves musician Tererai Mugwadi killed a man and injured several others in an accident, but refused to offer any assistance, a Chitungwiza court heard yesterday.Mugwadi, 32, was arreste...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 14:34hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter
Zodwa Wabantu to perform at Private Lounge only
Award winning gospel musician Mathias Mhere is set to perform at the Carnival Music Concert slated for this Saturday at the Civic Centre Grounds in Harare.The concert which will mark the end o...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 06:39hrs | 2370 | by Staff reporter
'Declare Cde Chinx a National hero'
FOUNDER and chairperson of the Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima), Joseph Nyadzayo said the late revolutionary musician Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira has left a big void in the music industry that the young...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 07:31hrs | 1561 | by Staff reporter
Mukoko hitmaker Tytan to co-host Miss World Zim UK with Olinda
Multi-talented singer/songwriter and producer Njabulo Nkomo, better known as Tytan has been announced as the host for this year's Miss World Zimbabwe UK beauty pageant taking place in London on the 1s...Published: 16 Jun 2017 at 09:45hrs | 2008 | by Tidi Kwidini
Zahara drowning in debt
Repo men are allegedly on the tail of Afro-pop songbird Zahara after she failed to pay monthly instalments for her expensive set of wheels for nine months!Zahara, real name Bulelwa Mkutukana, ...Published: 03 May 2017 at 06:47hrs | 1790 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe has always lost to Tsvangirai, says Thomas Mapfumo
President Robert Mugabe has maintained his lengthy grip on power through electoral chicanery - including rigging polls - at the expense of opposition MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai, exiled music...Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 11:01hrs | 1767 | by Staff reporter
Clement Magwaza fumes over album leak
MY album won't leak!Those are Clement Magwaza's words after getting wind that Ndolwane Supersounds' Martin Sibanda's album Konke Sizokulungisa had leaked."After what happened to Martin...Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 13:28hrs | 2819 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Bev threatens to do a Stunner on Muridzo
Dancer Beverly Sibanda is claiming she is pregnant by the "Dherira" hitmaker and yesterday the issue seemed to turn hotter when Andy responded to the report through a video posted on Facebook and Bev ...Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 09:54hrs | 2615 | by Staff Reporter
'Tsvangirai is useless and selfish,' says Mapfumo
Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo has thrown his weight behind South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, who last week said it was high time that President Robert M...Published: 29 Jan 2017 at 10:23hrs | 2192 | by Staff reporter
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 | 512 | by Staff reporter
Gospel singer S'fiso Ncwane dies
Multi-award winning South African gospel singer, S'fiso Ncwane has died. Although details around of the singer's death are still sketchy at this stage, the Kulungile Baba hit-maker...Published: 05 Dec 2016 at 13:29hrs | 3768 | by Staff Reporter
Weekend outing diary
BULAWAYO venuesPrivate LoungeStrippers are set to thrill revellers on Saturday and Sunday The LoungeDJs Jaiza and Keezy will set the tone for the weekend with a mix o...Published: 09 Sep 2016 at 08:20hrs | 881 | by outing
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