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Macheso heaps praises on Nsimbi zeZhwane
Popular Zimbabwean musician Alick Macheso has heaped praise on music group Nsimbi zeZhwane, describing them as masters of their craft who have made a significant mark in the local entertainment scene....Published: 08 May 2025 at 11:18hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
Sotsha Moyo: A humble legend and Cultural Ambassador of Zimbabwe
Sotsha Moyo, the leader of the legendary music group Black Umfolosi, exemplifies the rare combination of humility and remarkable talent. Though he may blend into the bustling streets of Zimbabwe, his ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:25hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Ufasimba takes Gwanda by storm
A rising Imbube music group has taken the mining town of Gwanda by storm through a genre that locals can identify with.The streets of Jahunda are vibrating to traditional sound laced with capt...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 16:45hrs | 997 | by Staff reporter
Dzibalemvula to launch debut album of traditional Ndebele music
DZIBALEMVULA, a music group that sings in isiNdebele is ready to launch its first album at Insizwa Beer Garden in Bulawayo's Old Magwegwe suburb on 20 April.The group, which consists of Evias ...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 19:12hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane back in studio
THE rhumba music group Insimbi ZeZhwane has resumed recording their first project since the passing of their co-founder Ma Eli.The death of Ma Eli and drummer Maviri inspired the group to grow...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:44hrs | 2 | 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
Condolence message on death of Insimbi Zezhwane members
The entire Freedom Alliance family is deeply sorry and saddened by the untimely passing on of Elvis 'Ma Eli' Mathe and Thembinkosi 'Maviri' Mpofu who were members of the Insimbi ZeZhwane Music Group. ...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 19:50hrs | 45 | by Nhlanhla Moses Ncube
Black Umfolosi to make a stop in East Yorkshire
World-famous music group Black Umfolosi will be making a stop at a village church in East Yorkshire as part of a new UK tour.The a cappella and dance group, who have combined performances with...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 18:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
4 SDA members die in accident
Four members of a Seventh Day Adventist Church music group died after a vehicle they were travelling on, veered off the road and overturned in Mawabeni along Gwanda road of Saturday.The 17-mem...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 06:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Gwevedzi releases 'I do not care' song
Upcoming Afro Acoustic music group Gwevedzi has released a new love track titled "I do not care today.The song was released on Va...Published: 14 Feb 2022 at 17:56hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Jah Prayzah, Winky D square off
CONTEMPORARY singer Jah Prayzah and dancehall chanter Winky D, who are considered the country's most sought-after musicians, are set to revive their "rivalry" when they battle for supremacy at this ye...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 05:24hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Vashandiri Vashe: A Zhombe musical group rocking national gospel charts
ZHOMBE hardly makes it to national news headlines. Since the days of Learnmore Jongwe who died nearly 20 years ago, it's rare to find a Zhombe story on radio or in national newspapers unless it's to d...Published: 21 Jul 2021 at 10:23hrs | 17 | by Felix Chiroro
An independent state is the only viable option for the people of Mthwakazi from the MLF president
Greetings to all! It is important to underline in addition to the emphasis on the importance of skills development for Mthwakazi which was published last week, that we look forward to fruitful...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 15:04hrs | 1 | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
ZimAchievers Awards light up South Africa
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) honored the year's high achievers at a glittering ceremony held at The Venue Melrose Arch graced by the Zimbabwean Ambassador to South Africa HE David Hamadziripi in Jo...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 11:19hrs | 18 | by Agencies
CMG presents ZAA Global Virtual Summit
CMG International Media Group has announced a two-day ZAA Virtual Summit penciled for 26 and 27 November, to create an engagement platform for diaspora home-based stakeholders.The online event...Published: 24 Nov 2020 at 10:10hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Black Umfolosi album storms world music charts
BULAWAYO-BASED internationally-acclaimed Imbube/Iscathamiya group Black Umfolosi has scored big after its latest album Washabalala Umhlaba (Earth Song) was featured on the World Music Charts Europe (W...Published: 20 Oct 2020 at 06:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cellphones for prison inmates
INMATES in prisons have not been spared from the effects of Covid-19 pandemic as they have gone for six months without seeing their loved ones as visits have remained suspended due to lockdown restric...Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 10:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Honouring the war spirit
COMRADE Muchazotida, born Sekai, was a member of the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army, better known as ZANLA.She died during the 1977 Chimoio Attack by the army of racist Rhodesia....Published: 06 Sep 2020 at 08:49hrs | | by Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa
Ex Zanu-PF band leader drops Chamisa single
Former Midlands province leader of a Zanu-PF-aligned music group - Chimurenga IV - John Mutemeri, has released a single praising MDC leader Nelson Chamisa and urging unity in the opposition party....Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The people will one day demand Mnangagwa's corpse, Mugabe warns
Former President Robert Mugabe has warned his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa that civilians being killed by the military under his command will one day demand his death in the same way.Mugabe, c...Published: 25 Feb 2019 at 08:12hrs | 2 | by ZimLive
Zanu-PF band leader joins Chamisa's Alliance
Midlands province leader of a Zanu-PF-aligned music group - Chimurenga IV - John Mutemeri, has defected from the President Emmmerson Mnangagwa-led party to join the opposition MDC Alliance.Mut...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Kasong Kejecha causes consternation
Little-known Zanu-PF music hype man Admire Sanyanga Sibanda has released Mushana PaJecha in what looks like a bid to discredit dancehall singer Winky D's lyrical state of the nation address titled Kas...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 07:05hrs | 3 | by Staf reporter
'Jah Prayzah does not own Military Touch'
TO most of his fans and followers on the Zimbabwean music scene, he is seen as the supremo at Military Touch, the music grouping that brought together some of Zimbabwe's finest musicians under one umb...Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 10:09hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Artistes mourn Joe Maseko
The Executive Producer of Rising Sounds Studio Joe Maseko has passed on. He is remembered as one of the unsung heroes who positively shaped the music Industry in Southern Africa. Artistes ...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 09:09hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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
Kalanga House group Sinazo releases sizzling video
UK based award winning Kalanga house music group Sinazo has released a captivating video for their hot new single entitled Loba Lumbo featuring Percy the producer.Tish Malaba explains thst "Lo...Published: 02 Jun 2018 at 20:05hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
RTG sues Zimpraise over $12,000 hotel bill
Local hospitality concern, Rainbow Tourism Group Limited (RTG), has taken Zimpraise Trust, a company that owns gospel music group, Zimpraise, to the High Court demanding settlement of a $12 000 hotel ...Published: 29 May 2018 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Born Free Crew dumps Mugabe
IF there is anything that the State broadcaster, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has always been disliked for by many, it is the way it is often used as a channel for Zanu-PF propaganda and h...Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 12:09hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
The coronation of Bulelani Khumalo as King of Mthwakazi
His great grandfather King Lobhengula Khumalo was coronated in 1870 in what appeared like the last coronation of a Mthwakazi King. Fast forward 148 years later his seed has arisen and Bulelani C...Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 07:59hrs | 6 | by Thulani Nkala
Mnangagwa a gift from God, church leaders say
OPERATION Restore Legacy which ushered in the new dispensation led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa was a necessary operation, which came as a gift from God, national and church leaders have said....Published: 01 Jan 2018 at 07:39hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
BA in business class racism storm
Air safety and how passengers are being treated both by airlines and fellow passengers has once again become a hot topic after local award-winning music group Black Motion were escorted off a British ...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 08:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Uhuru, Winnie Khumalo set for Mugabe rally in Bulawayo
It's a party at a rally as South Africa's Uhuru, Winnie Khumalo combine with Zimbabwe's Madlela Sikhobokhobo to thrill thousands of youths who will throng Bulawayo's White City Stadium for the Youth P...Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 22:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
All roads lead to Birmingham this weekend for Zimbabweans living in UK
EVENT: United in Worship and Praise Gospel Concert. United in Worship and Prais...Published: 04 Oct 2017 at 12:54hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Soul Jah Love Pays lobola
SOUL Jah Love's hectic performance schedule was for a noble cause after all.The 'Ndini Uya Uya' singer finally paid lobola for his sweetheart, Bounty Lisa, over the weekend.As Soul Jah...Published: 29 Aug 2017 at 16:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe, Zanu-PF takes full advantage of incumbency
ON this Thursday morning, something was certainly amiss.On a "normal" weekday, just after 0700 hours, traffic at the Mbudzi traffic circle would by that time long grinded to a halt.But...Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 09:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare and Bulawayo Gospel Musicians Unite
There was great joy and celebration yesterday the 20th of May 2017 at the Zimbabwe International Trade fair Hall one, when Faith in God (FIG) Worship Culture decided to launch its third album called, ...Published: 22 May 2017 at 13:44hrs | | by Nobuhle Mhlanga
Royal Destiny new album translated into ten languages
A Zimbabwean gospel music group with members based at home and the UK has launched an album whose title track has been translated into ten languages....Published: 01 May 2017 at 16:25hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Date set for Bulawayo Arts awards
THE much anticipated inaugural Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) have been launched with the awards ceremony set for June 30 at the Large City Hall.The BAAs to honour the efforts of artistes from...Published: 17 Mar 2017 at 06:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Abafana bakaMzilikazi Maskandi group release sizzling hot DVD.
Abafana bakaMzilikazi Maskandi group based in South Africa have released a a thrilling DVD of Maskandi music.Beven Tshuma, a manager of a maskandi music group based in Tembisa Johannesburg...Published: 06 Dec 2016 at 14:06hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
From DJ to Prophet
IT was practically at the height of his prime in the music industry when one of Bulawayo's award-winning tribal house music group Djembe Monks' founding members - Black Cee (real name Ndumiso Tshu...Published: 13 Nov 2016 at 09:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dumisa live DVD/Album concert preps gather momentum
Contemporary gospel crusaders have done it again. Dumisa Music Group will be hosting yet another live show in the city of Kings and Queens. The gospel musical outfit will bring sweet heavenly ...Published: 13 Oct 2016 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Mncedisi Nyathi
Maskandi heavyweights set to release sizzling hot DVD video
The Zimbabwean group - Abafana baka Mzilikazi crowned as the best stage performers amongst the Mthwakazi Maskandi circles are set to release their second DVD video during the first week of October....Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 17:10hrs | 1 | by Lincon Goldz
Gukurahundi play angers South Africans
On the 28th August 2016 Siphesakhe Theatre Organisation staged their gukurahundi play called uLoyiko at Athlone Joseph Stone Theatre in Cape Town, South Africa.Uloyiko is a Xhosa word which de...Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 20:32hrs | 1 | by Thulani Nkala
Jonathan Moyo takes aim at MiCasa
Higher and Tertiary Education minister Jonathan Moyo has taken a dig at house music band MiCasa over the use of the Zimbabwean flag at their Bulawayo show last weekend.MiCasa had the crowd...Published: 12 Aug 2016 at 17:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Izwi Lesiphelo to release fourth album
JOHANNESBURG - Fast-rising Zimbabwean gospel music group, Izwi Lesiphelo, will later this month release its fourth album, which marks the group's five years in the music industry.Titled "Siyab...Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 14:23hrs | 2 | by Entertainment Reporter
'Andy Brown has risen'
SPORTING dreadlocks and playing a guitar while a female vocalist sang the lyrics to Andy Brown's classic "Mawere Kongonya", one would be forgiven for thinking, just for a second, that Andy Brown had r...Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Andrew Moyo
Macheso @ 48: Singer bares soul
ON June 10 celebrated sungura artiste, Alick Macheso, turned 48. A series of birthday shows were held but one stood out - a Friday gig at Tanza Centre in Chitungwiza, which attracted one of his be...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hosiah Chipanga's son ventures into Zimdancehall
Music star Hosiah Chipanga's son, Lancelot Chibwana Chipanga (28), a rising Zimdancehall chanter, is bringing in a new dimension to his father's music. Listening to the music, one can be forgi...Published: 08 Jun 2016 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Shadreck Mufandaedza
LMG founder buried
REVOLUTIONARY music group Light Machine Gun (LMG Choir) founder Give Nare was buried on Saturday at his rural home in Buvuma, Gwanda South. Nare, 79, who had four children, died last Wednesday at Gwan...Published: 26 Apr 2016 at 06:53hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
LMG Choir founder dies
REVOLUTIONARY music group Light Machine Gun (LMG Choir) founder Give Nare has died.He was 79.Nare died on Wednesday at Gwanda Hospital after suffering a heart attack.LMG – th...Published: 22 Apr 2016 at 07:59hrs | 4 | by Bongani Ndlovu
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