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Stella Chiweshe to be laid to rest tomorrow
The late mbira music icon Mbuya Stella Chiweshe is set to be laid to rest tomorrow in Chiweshe, Masembura village.Chiweshe succumbed to brain cancer at her home in Kuwadzana on Friday, she was...Published: 23 Jan 2023 at 16:07hrs | 793 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Stella Chiweshe granted state assisted funeral
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent condolences and further granted a state assisted funeral on late Mbira music pioneering sensation Stella Chiweshe who succumbed to cancer aged of 76 at her Harare...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 13:09hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga mourns Stella Chiweshe
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has described the late iconic songstress, Stella Chiweshe, as a cultural ambassador who worked hard to preserve Zimbabwe's culture and promote the country's tr...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 12:11hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
Stella Chiweshe dies at 76
Award-winning mbira music icon Mbuya Stella Chiweshe has died today at her home in Kuwadzana.She was 76.Her relative Rector Kandemiviri confirmed the death, he said," She was not feeli...Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 15:58hrs | 1543 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Gushungo lights up Harare on Heroes Eve
Mbira musician Tatenda "Gushungo" Gomwe was on fire yesterday at Bar Rouge in Harare as he put fans in Heroes mood.Gushungo played right codes which attracted many people and made them appreci...Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 12:37hrs | 7452 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Vee Mhofu packs Gungwa
Mbira musician Vee Mhofu of Dziva reMbira on Sunday packed Gungwa nightclub in Chitungwiza.The musician did not disappoint on stage after dishing out a powerful performance.Dziva rembi...Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 11:57hrs | 917 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Chitungwiza
Vee Mhofu charms Mashwede
Mbira musician Virimai "Vee Mhofu" Nhedega is set to take his Dziva reMbire mesmerized fans at Mashwede village in Harare on Wednesday night.The energetic band forced the fully packed Mashwede...Published: 19 May 2022 at 13:07hrs | 1850 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare
Gushungo returns from SA
Mbira musician Tatenda "Gushungo" Gomwe who was previously in South Africa conducting shows is back in the country and has lined up two shows this weekend...Published: 23 Apr 2022 at 14:43hrs | 2551 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mugabe, My Dad and Me
Zimbabwean-born and now London-based actor Tonderai Munyevu tries to make sense of his roots, both familial and national, in his engaging show Mugabe, My Dad and Me.His story follows a deliber...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 07:54hrs | 2657 | by Staff reporter
Vee Mhofu takes mbira to Mzansi
Mbira musician Vee Mhofu of Dziva rembira is taking his band to Mzansi lounge, Mvurwi tomorrow for a gig.Having been born in Mashonalan...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 17:58hrs | 258 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Vee Mhofu dates Mashwede
Mbira musician Virimai "Vee Mhofu" Nhedega is set to take his Dziva reMbire band at Mashwede village in Harare on Wednesday for a Mbira show.The smart Mbira artiste said fans should expect a t...Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 18:56hrs | 1089 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's Mbira musician in Costa Rica
Acclaimed Afro-jazz songbird and multi award winner Hope Masike has been invited to the inaugural International Day for the People of African...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:33hrs | 6 | by Shelton Muchena
Mtukudzi cheated with Stella Chiweshe's daughter?
The late veteran musician Oliver Mtukudzi is alleged to have been engaged in an adulterous relationship with Mbira maestro Stella Chiwesha's daughter Virginia.This was revealed by journa...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 14:58hrs | 37135 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Nyasha Bonde: The birth of a Mbira songstress
For so long mbira lovers have been waiting for the arrival of a captivating artist who can replace the void left by sensational mbira legend Chiwoniso Maraire.Well, those prayers have been answered. B...Published: 18 May 2018 at 09:24hrs | 654 | by Richard Mugobo
Chieftainship wrangle rages on
Lawyers representing claimant to the Negomo chieftainship David Gweshe have written to Local Government minister July Moyo asking him to expedite his appointment as the substantive chief.Gwesh...Published: 14 Jan 2018 at 08:56hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
No squabbles among Andy Brown's children, says Ammara
WHEN Andy Brown passed away, it was not a far fetched expectation that his 10 children with seven women would become embroiled in ugly inheritance battles much like the cliché "Where there's an inher...Published: 07 Jan 2018 at 09:25hrs | 3887 | by Staff Reporter
Tambaoga back with anti-corruption song
"Agirimende" hit-maker, Last Chiyangwa, affectionately known as Tambaoga has resurfaced with a new anti-corruption song titled "Mutemo Wavirima".The mbira musician, who made his name in early ...Published: 21 Sep 2017 at 06:11hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe music instrument takes US by storm
TACOMA, Washington - Two master players of the African mbira - a metal-keyed instrument used by the Shona people of Zimbabwe in sacred ceremonies - Erica Azim and Fradreck Mujuru are on a national...Published: 13 Nov 2016 at 09:37hrs | | by pugetsound.edu
Hugh Masekela has no plans to settle in Zimbabwe
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed trumpeter, singer and songwriter, Hugh Masekela has rubbished reports that he is considering settling in Zimbabwe.There has been speculation about the South African m...Published: 28 Feb 2016 at 17:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Orphaned Zimbabwe teenage girls break into professional Mbira circles
INSTEAD OF COWERING down to intergenerational transmission of poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination, two outstanding Zimbabwean teenage girls from Harare's poor Ruwa African Township have da...Published: 16 Jan 2016 at 17:55hrs | 2878 | by Maxwell Teedzai in Harare
I had to skip one key summit at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I thought there was no harm if I blessed myself with a break this week, coming as I am doing from a back-breaking schedule that has seen me go...Published: 16 Jul 2015 at 17:21hrs | 6000 | by CZ
The beauty of the Zezuru culture
She was a herbalist. She had the ability to dream dreams and interpret them and she interpreted other people's dreams too. (Ayifembera) Chido was born in Mhondoro near Zvimba in the early 1940. S...Published: 20 May 2015 at 17:24hrs | 6799 | by Nomazulu Thata
Wilfred Tichaona Mafrika aka Nyamasvisva - Biography
Born 1969 in Harare, Zimbabwe, Wilfred Tichaona Mafrika aka Nyamasvisva, is the leading Zimbabwean artist of his generation who plays the Mbira Dzevadzimu, a traditional instrument that is signifi...Published: 22 Sep 2014 at 12:30hrs | 3977 | by Innocent Fungurani
Hugh Masekela reveals his Zimbabwean roots
SOUTH Africa music legend Hugh "Bra Hugh" Masekela has revealed his Zimbabwean origins indicating that his grandfather travelled to South Africa a long time ago.Speaking on Star FM's popul...Published: 17 Sep 2014 at 07:52hrs | 18508 | by Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Stiff contest for Zim Achievers international music award
LAST year the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) launched its International Music Artiste award category. The inaugural honour in 2013 was scooped by British-based Zimbabwean producer Rodney Rymez Hw...Published: 28 Apr 2014 at 08:11hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Tambaoga hits big screen in new film
Local mbira musician, Last Chiangwa, affectionately known as Tambaoga, is back in the limelight this time starring in a new local feature film titled; 'Daraja,' that is about black empowerment....Published: 28 Jan 2014 at 20:49hrs | | by Arts reporter
Chiwoniso to be buried on Monday
CELEBRATED mbira musician Chiwoniso Maraire, who succumbed to a chest infection on Thursday, will be buried at her rural home in Chakohwa Village in Mutambara, Manicaland, on Monday.A close fr...Published: 27 Jul 2013 at 05:49hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe loses a Cultural legend: Ambuya Dyoko 'Queen of Mbira Music'
This past weekend on Sunday 26th May 2013 saw the passing away of Zimbabwe's most highly kept secret and prolific female "mbira" and traditional music impresarios in Zimbabwe's cultural fabric. ...Published: 28 May 2013 at 03:16hrs | 4627 | by Tsungai Chipato
Zimbabwean filmmaker making waves
A Zimbabwean filmmaker, Nick Zemura, has written and produced a new television show which is currently airing on DStv's Africa Magic Channel 151. In this exclusive interview with The Sunday Mail...Published: 24 Mar 2013 at 05:42hrs | 3416 | by Staff Reporter
Support physically challenged says Mugabe
First Lady Grace Mugabe said she feels honoured to be associated with physically challenged children as they need love and care from society.The remarks were made on her behalf by the Deputy M...Published: 01 Dec 2012 at 13:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Family requests hero status and 'state-assisted burial' for Andy Brown
The family of the late singer Andy Brown who died from pneumonia on Friday evening have launched a request with Zanu-PF for the veteran musician to be accorded a provincial hero status amid claims it...Published: 18 Mar 2012 at 09:31hrs | 1232 | by Staff reporter
Andy Brown dies at 50
Former ILanga member died late Thursday at the age of 50.Brown who was once married to Mbira musician Chiwoniso Maraire died at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare at 4pm.It is yet to be ...Published: 16 Mar 2012 at 14:31hrs | 391 | by Bhebhe Mandla and Thomas Jubane
Loliwe hitmaker, Zahara flies off to SA, then back later in BYO
Popular South African musician, Zahara is said to fly back to South Africa today for a connecting flight to Bulawayo, highlighting the chaotic situation in Zimbabwe√ɬ¢√¢‚Äö¬¨√¢‚Ä...Published: 03 Mar 2012 at 14:16hrs | 2913 | by Alois Sibanda
92 year old rapist dies before completing his sentence
Magura Rukombe, a 92-YEAR-OLD prisoner who was serving six years for raping a mentally-challenged relative died last week at Parirenyatwa Hospital before completing his sentence.Rukombe of Mug...Published: 25 Oct 2011 at 04:36hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter
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