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Mapfumo's Chivayo deal sparks debate

Zimbabwe's heated debate over Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo's decision to accept controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's reported US$1 million performance package has intensified, with family members, lawyers and public commentators offeri…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 16:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo confirms Zimbabwe return for Chivayo's US$1 million performances

CHIMURENGA music legend Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo has confirmed that he will return to Zimbabwe for two high-profile performances after accepting businessman Wicknell Chivayo's invitation to perform at Jah Prayzah's rumoured wedding and at …

Published: 13 Jul 2026 at 15:28hrs | 1042 | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo under pressure over Chivayo's US$1.5 million offer

Legendary Chimurenga musician Thomas Mapfumo is reportedly facing growing pressure from relatives, friends and close associates to accept a US$1.5 million perfo

Published: 12 Jul 2026 at 15:09hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter

Mukanya to accept Chivayo's S$1,5m offer

The nephew of Zimbabwean music legend Thomas Mapfumo has urged his uncle to accept a reported US$1.5 million offer to perform at two events in Zimbabwe later th

Published: 08 Jul 2026 at 18:45hrs | 1086 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo offers Mapfumo US$500K to perform at Jah Prayzah's wedding

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has pledged to pay legendary musician Thomas Mapfumo US$500,000 to perform at Jah Prayzah's planned wedding in August as part of celebrations marking the award-winning artist's birthday.Chivayo made the announc…

Published: 05 Jul 2026 at 12:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo challenges SDC election in court

A former school committee chairperson in Masvingo has taken legal action challenging the outcome of a recent School Development Committee (SDC) election at Rujeko Primary School, alleging widespread irregularities and procedural flaws.Pati…

Published: 12 Apr 2026 at 17:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Uncertainty clouds Mapfumo farewell show

Uncertainty continues to surround Thomas Mapfumo's proposed farewell show in Harare, which was initially slated for April but remains unconfirmed and unpublicised.Three months ago, the Chimurenga music legend indicated he would return to Z…

Published: 05 Apr 2026 at 22:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF-backed candidate booted out as SDC chairperson

A Zanu-PF-backed candidate, Patience Mapfumo, was dramatically voted out as chairperson of the Rujeko Primary School Development Committee (SDC) on Saturday, amid loud booing and jeering from parents who attended the elections.Mapfumo and …

Published: 04 Mar 2026 at 21:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Thomas Mapfumo dismisses rumours

Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo has dismissed reports suggesting that his upcoming farewell show in Harare is in jeopardy, describing them as "false and malicious" and confirming that the April concert will go ahead as planned.Speak…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 16:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo won't relocate to Zimbabwe

CHIMURENGA genre musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo has confirmed that his upcoming performance in Zimbabwe in April will be his final live show, marking the end of an era before he retires from stage performances.After the highly anticipat…

Published: 01 Feb 2026 at 17:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo announces homecoming curtain call.

Zimbabwe's Chimurenga music pioneer and cultural icon, Dr Thomas Tafirenyika Muchadura Mukanya Mapfumo, has announced he will return home in April 2026 for a special curtain-call performance, marking what is expected to be his final appear…

Published: 25 Jan 2026 at 13:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mukanya's open letter to Mnangagwa

DEAR President MnangagwaMy name is Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo the Chimurenga Music King. I am writing to you at this desperate hour to give you my free point of advice about the conditions in Zimbabwe. I am sure you can feel Zimbabwe going d…

Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 05:11hrs | | by Doctor Thomas Mapfumo

Mapfumo must embrace a spirit of patriotism

It's a shame to know that Thomas Mapfumo a Zimbabwean and an American based songwriter and singer utters that the New Dispensation should practice good governance before they call for the removal of economic sanctions imposed by the United…

Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 14:03hrs | | by Rudo Saungweme

Mapfumo cancels SA shows

CHIMURENGA guru, Thomas Mapfumo's Johannesburg and Cape Town shows pencilled for this weekend have been cancelled due to a failure by the show promoter to fulfil contractual obligations. Mapfumo, who staged a memorable homecoming show in H…

Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Why Tuku may be more loved than Mapfumo

After receiving a rousing reception at the Robert Mugabe International Airport earlier on Thursday, Thomas Mapfumo sat sedately on one of the chairs at the Star FM's studios, ready to give what would be his first interview back in Zimbabwe…

Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff rpeorter

This is just how low Thomas Mapfumo has sunk

In the 1990s, a story was told of how Chumurenga music guru Thomas Mapfumo , refused to be compared with other, less eminent musicians.He described them in derogatory, obscene terms.According to this story, the superstar blurted expletives…

Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 09:46hrs | 2929 | by Staff writer

Compulsive psychosis of Thomas Mapfumo

The recent 71st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, USA, was not without its fair share of the charade. What with powerful western countries' shameless defiance to efforts aimed at democratising the mother body's Security Counc…

Published: 28 Sep 2016 at 13:36hrs | | by Sambulo Vuma

Thomas Mapfumo's Danger Zone album 'terrible'

Thomas Mapfumo's much hyped recent release Danger Zone has the artiste playing Russian roulette not just in the name of the album - Danger Zone - but so too the zone in which he takes his music genre - Chimurenga.A 12 track effort, Danger …

Published: 10 Sep 2016 at 07:14hrs | | by Robert Mukondiwa

Mukanya's independence message

I wish to send my revolutionary greetings and congratulatory message to the people of Zimbabwe on this special occasion as our country celebrates 34 years of independence.1980 was a momentous year in the history of our country as it marked…

Published: 18 Apr 2014 at 07:18hrs | | by Thomas Mukanya Tafirenyika Mapfumo

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