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Cece Winans to perform in Zimbabwe
Seventeen-time Grammy Award winner and gospel music legend Cece Winans is set to perform live at the Celebration Centre in Harare on August 26, promising an unforgettable night of praise and worship....Published: 21 May 2025 at 09:17hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah accused of copying Kurai Makore's beat in latest release
A storm is brewing in Zimbabwe's music circles as the Kurai Makore Fan Club has accused Zanu-PF linked Jah Prayzah of allegedly copying the beat from Kurai Makore's song "Kanyarugwe", which was releas...Published: 07 May 2025 at 13:26hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter
Chirambiwa releases eight tracks at 69
Rising Afro-fusion singer Moses Mupitisi Chirambiwa has recorded eight tracks after sixty-nine years of life.The U-band front man has r...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 12:33hrs | 233 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Otis Fraser to headline Bulawayo's Old School gig
Following the successful hosting of the Private School music event over the weekend, Bulawayo is poised for another exciting night of nostalgia with the upcoming Old School Gig at The Place next Frida...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 13:25hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-born maskandi triumphs in South Africa
Zimbabwean-born Maskandi artiste Nqam'Ebomvu, also known as Onesimo Tshuma, has been making waves in the South African music scene, where his talent and dedication have garnered him a string of presti...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 15:21hrs | 2921 | by Staff reporter
Discovering Bulawayo: The heartbeat of Zimbabwe's cultural heritage
Nestled in the southwestern part of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo is a city that beautifully intertwines its rich historical tapestry with vibrant contemporary culture. As the country's second-largest city, Bula...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 09:28hrs | 2364 | by Staff reporter
Big Nuz set to rock Filabusi
The surviving member of South African gqom band, Big Nuz, Mzi "Danger" Mtshomela, is gearing up to reconnect with the group's devoted fan base in Zimbabwe.He will be making an appearance at Sc...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chimurenga music lives on -Kurai Makore
Chimurenga musician Kurai Makore believes his genre of music still lives on even after his uncle Thomas Mapfumo who was the founder is no longer in the country.Makore who is demanding a fair f...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 10:14hrs | 76 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Insimbi ZeZhwane successfully hold come back show
A dark cloud engulfed Insimbi ZeZhwane musical outfit as they were involved in a horrific accident which claimed the lives of co-founder of the group Elivis "Ma Eli" Mathe and drummer Thembinkosi "Mav...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:20hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane to perform alongside Soul Brothers
Sought-after rhumba group, Insimbi ZeZhwane has been added to the line-up of the anticipated Ziyakhala Music Festival in Bulawayo which will be headlined by the Soul Brothers from South Africa....Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bags for Jeys Marabini packed, ready to go
BULAWAYO's jazz music superstar, Jeys Marabini has packed his bags and ready to go. The Xola hitmaker is ready to prove that he is a force to reckon with in his United Kingdom (UK) tour where he will ...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 20:31hrs | 21 | by Christopher 'Mawande' Ncube
Insimbi ZeZhwane's trip was doomed from the beginning!
INSIMBI ZeZhwane's trip was a doomed one from the beginning as they should not have taken to the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road which resulted in the death of the group's core owner Elvis "Ma Eli" Mathe...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 19:15hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Jazz & Soul festival roars to life
Sherwood Golf Club in Harare is the only place to be this weekend as it hosts the inaugural Jazz & Soul in Zim Musical Festival.The four-day musical festival kicks off today with a free sh...Published: 25 May 2023 at 21:19hrs | 15 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Killings force Zimbabwe promoter to suspend Mzansi shows
A SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean events promoter has suspended scheduled music shows at Underground Hillbrow Theatre following violent clashes between Zimbabweans who are reportedly killing each other ...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:05hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Return of Madlela Skhobokhobo
He is back for more!After Covid-19 became an obstacle for him to release the project, Gwanda-bred multi-talented gem Madlela Skhobokhobo is finally set to release and launch his much-anticipat...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:22hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Sulu mesmerises Harare
Dendera music lovers around Harare had something to smile about over the weekend as Orchestra Dendera Kings boss Sulumani "Sudza" Chimbetu lined up two sh...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:46hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Oskido rocks Bulawayo
WHEN a club DJ worth their salt plays a song, he doesn't play one that he 'likes' or one that you know! He or she plays what the club wants!And on Saturday night, Kalawa Jazmee Records boss, O...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mbirano goes international
South African (SA) based Dj Rabaaz, well-known for pioneering the new sound of Gospel Mbirano in 2021 has just released an English praise God album titled...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 09:10hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Novuyo Seagirl to work with UK producer, Patrick Denny
AWARD-WINNING songstress Novuyo Seagirl and London-based music producer and radio broadcaster Patrick Denny have hinted at a possible collaboration following a four-day intercity exchange programme in...Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Macheso vs Ngwazi: Who hit the right chord?
The debate has been raging like a wild fire for almost a week now, and sungura music fans are clearly divided.The question has not been about who is better between veteran sungura musician Ali...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mark Ngwazi comparison an insult to Macheso, says promoter
LOCAL music promoter, Wanisayi ‘Mahwindo' Mthandwa, has scoffed at comparisons made on social media between rising star, Mark Ngwazi and Sungura maestro, Alick Macheso, saying the debate is an insul...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 12:37hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah sabotaged Andy Muridzo?
WHEN Andy Muridzo went under his mentor and supposedly his rival's wing, Jah Prayzah, the musician said he had a bigger picture that no one was seeing.Despite being warned by everyone about th...Published: 22 May 2022 at 19:21hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Harare artists to shutdown ZITF 2022
Winky D fans who missed out or simply did not get enough of the artiste in Bulawayo on Sunday have been given another opportunity to witness him live in action as he will be returning on April 30....Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Baba Harare, Andy Muridzo in love with Chitungwiza
The combination of Baba Harare and Andy Muridzo has been greatly appreciated by people of Chitungwiza who are coming in large numbers at their family shows.The duo hosted their two last shows ...Published: 04 Feb 2022 at 15:14hrs | 6 | by Simbabwe Sithole
Mnangagwa ropes in Mark Ngwazi
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has roped in Mark Ngwazi for a tree planting day in Glendale tomorrow.This was confirmed by Ngwazi in a video being sponsored by NatBake and Mazowe District Coord...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 16:17hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chipfumo sets Mzansi on fire
Musician Progress Chipfumo and his Sounds of Motherland band thrilled music lovers in Mvurwi on Friday at Mzansi lounge.Following the opening of bars by President Emmerson Mnangagwa last week ...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 10:58hrs | 13 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Prominent promoter Madamara laid to rest
MUSIC promoter and businessman, Dave "Madamara" Ncube, the first promoter to bring South African musician, Freddie Gwala to the country, was buried on Wednesday.Ncube (53), who died on Monday ...Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why Jah Prayzah, Winky D show was cancelled at the 11th hour
Organisers of the "Best of Both Worlds" concert which was supposed to feature Jah Prayzah and Winky D have said they decided to cancel the show at the last hour due to time constraints. The ev...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Maskandi fest comes to Bulawayo
FOR local traditional music lovers, September will be memorable as the Azibuye Emasikweni maskandi festival takes Matabeleland by storm. The festival, which had been brought to a halt for over...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 08:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Rebecca Malope retires
South African Gospel music guru Dr Batsogile Lovederia Malope also known as Rebecca Malope has retired from the stage after 32 years of releasing praise and worship songs to her audience, South Africa...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 17:43hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Jah Prayzah ditches anything associated with Mnangagwa's army
The choice to ditch anything associated with the country's army of late appears to be paying off for musician Jah Prayzah, whose ship is steering back to the hearts of many in the music scene after a ...Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gospel extravaganza set for the UK
Gospel music lovers in the United Kingdom are in for a treat as the UK Summer Gospel Festival roars to life headlined by the country's leading gospel outfits; energetic gospel ensemble ZimPraise, Saba...Published: 01 May 2019 at 09:35hrs | 7 | by Agencies
Thomas Mapfumo's legacy under threat
A close-up chat with Chimurenga musician Thomas Mapfumo may dwell generously on his music and culture as much as it can give a sense that he is strikingly rattled by the waning influence his brand of ...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Political tags bad for local music
DURING January's bloody political protests, this reporter had a conversation with Winky D's manager, Jonathan Banda, who at the time, sounded very worried about the safety of his artiste as the politi...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 07:04hrs | 3 | by Kennedy Nyavaya
Gemma Griffiths charms Zimbabwe
Music lovers across the country are head over heels with soul singer Gemma Griffiths following the release of Winky D's record breaking hit video titled MuGarden on Valentine's Day in which she featur...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Valentine's treat for maskandi lovers
The countdown to the day reserved to celebrate love, February 14, has begun with its traditional colours - red and white - set to be the most worn in the coming week. The overrated day has in ...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 22:43hrs | 1 | 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
Sandra Ndebele reflects on music journey
SONGSTRESS Sandra 'Sandy' Ndebele will in March launch a new album whose theme is in line with celebrating her successes as an artiste of note over the last 15 years.Ndebele is the reigning ho...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Charambas charm villagers
THE 'First Family' of gospel music, Charles and Olivia Charamba, on Tuesday proved they were still in the game after putting up a scintillating performance during a Christmas party held in the remote ...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:47hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo Gweru show flops
Ageless Chimurenga music legend Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo's maiden Peace Tour show slated for Gweru on Friday night failed to take off amid a plethora of challenges that left music lovers, who had pa...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 07:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Madlela to launch new album in Gwanda
RHUMBA artiste Madlela Skhobokhobo is set to release his second album titled, "Amajazana", in his Gwanda hometown on September 1.The Gwanda launch will be at the Gwanda District Club followed ...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 06:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Oskido fails in Kwekwe
The godfather of kwaito/house music who descended on Kwekwe on Sunday for an all-white party at Golden Mile Hotel failed to live up to his billing leaving some convinced that he had lost his golden to...Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Black Umfolosi, Imbizo in joint show
BULAWAYO top Imbube outfits - Black Umfolosi and Imbizo Performing Arts will tomorrow night stage their first-ever joint performance, which promises fireworks at the Bulawayo Theatre.Imbube is...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Koffi Olomide returns to Zimbabwe
After being teased by Fally Ipupa last month, local rhumba music lovers will be in for the real deal in August when another Congolese soukous singer - Koffi Olomide returns to Zimbabwe for a show in t...Published: 13 Jun 2018 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso fills up Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex
Oh, what a night! Sungura icon Alick Macheso on Friday settled matters with a sold-out gig and capped it with a stellar performance that left many in awe when he launched his 11th album, Dzinosvitsa K...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:39hrs | 61 | by Staff rpeorter
Cont tells Majaivana not to come back
AFTER the euphoria that gripped Zimbabwe after Chimurenga musician Thomas Mapfumo's visit, arts doyen Cont Mhlanga has said that self-exiled music star Lovemore Majaivana should not be swayed by those...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:39hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Mukanya deal flops
EFFORTS to bring Dr Thomas Mapfumo to the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) that began yesterday, hit a snag after the Chimurenga icon asked for a hefty pay cheque.Mapfumo, who ...Published: 02 May 2018 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Donel Mangena's star shines brighter
He seems ready for the world but is the world ready for him?Hailing from Bulawayo, unheralded teenager Donel Mangena (16), seems to have a bright future in the music industry.While mos...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi brings '30 Billion Concert'
FLAMBOYANT business tycoon, Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure, has taken it upon himself to ensure that slippery Nigerian superstar, Davido, who last year stood up Zimbabwean fans on more than one occasion, ...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chipanga gets lifeline
GIFTED and outspoken musician, Hosiah Chipanga comes across as an eccentric artiste, but the power in his music - which is usually biting satire targeted at the powerful and mighty - is undeniable....Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 06:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
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