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Baba Harare makes surprise return to secular music

Veteran Zimbabwean musician Baba Harare has announced a dramatic return to secular music, just a year after switching from Jiti to gospel in one of the most talked-about career moves in recent years.The singer stunned fans in July 2024 by …

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 13:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bhila set for electrifying first solo concert in Bulawayo

Bulawayo-based musician Bhila, born Patriach Welcom Joel Manyabi, is preparing to make history with his first solo show, "Bhila Live in Concert", set for Sunday, 24 August, at the Bulawayo Theatre. Known for his unique storytelling style, …

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 12:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Andy Muridzo announces retirement from music

Popular contemporary musician Andy Muridzo has shocked fans by announcing his retirement from music after the release of his forthcoming album Chakanyuka, citing emotional exhaustion and disillusionment with the pressures of celebrity life…

Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean Sensation Ananya Revisits Childhood Nostalgia on New Single 'Long Jump'

Johannesburg - Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ananya has always walked a tightrope between worlds. Her latest single, Long Jump, is a deeply personal indie-pop track that captures that delicate balancing act: the ache of dista…

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 14:15hrs | | by Agencies

Sulu Chimbetu working on Tsapo

Dendera boss Sulamani (Sudza) Chimbetu is busy recording his forthcoming 10-track album titled Tsapo.The Orchestra Dendera Kings frontman told Bulawayo24.com that the album will be unleashed anytime soon."We are polishing our 10-track albu…

Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 16:36hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zimbabwean Professor breaks new ground in music

Zimbabwean medical doctor and haematology expert Professor Zivanai Cuthbert Chapanduka is making waves in South Africa's music scene, gaining recognition under his musical moniker, Prof Daddy or Groovy Dr Zi.A professor of haematological p…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Macheso's kupa kuturika accepted

Sungura lovers have accepted the "king of Sungura" Alick Macheso's latest album "Kupa kuturika" Macheso who is on a nationwide tour marketing his new offering is packing venues to capacity.Yesterday all age groups flocked at Jongwe co…

Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 15:25hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Dotito

Latest ZiG song unites musicians

Kulcha Houz Studios, a prominent creative space in Harare, has become a key hub for Zimbabwean musical talent. It hosts studios in the central business district and Belvedere, where artists like Freeman, Josphat Somanje, Willom Tight, Nyam…

Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Pastor Joseph Tivafire warms up to 11th album launch

Renowned gospel musician, Joseph Tivafire is warming up to release and launch his eleventh album titled Takachengetwa this Saturday in Harare.The Mushandiriwashe founding couple told this publication during a pre-launch interview that all …

Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:11hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Jeys Marabini celebrates 34 years of Afro-pop excellence

JEYS Marabini, the Afro-Pop legend who has been rocking the music scene for over three decades, is ready to wow his fans with a series of shows across the country and beyond this year. The artiste, whose real name is Majahawodwa Ndlovu, ha…

Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Music that doesn't speak for the oppressed is not really music!

Of late, we have witnessed divided opinions on our music legend Winky D (Wallace Chirumiko).This is on account of his recent songs, which have mainly touched on the social injustices faced by the majority in Zimbabwe, predominantly as a co…

Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 20:12hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwean singer crowned best gospel artiste in Mzansi

BULAWAYO-BASED gospel musician Canaan Nyathi was crowned the best gospel artiste at a colourful Crown Gospel Awards ceremony held in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, on Sunday.The Crown Gospel Music Awards celebrate excellence within t…

Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:11hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Chris Brown fired back at Tinashe

In typical Chris Brown fashion, the R&B star has fired back at singer Tinashe after she expressed her regret at featuring the controversial Brown on her 2015 single, 'Player'."We all wanted it to be, like, this big moment, this big sin…

Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 19:00hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Valee Music courts DJ Tira

UNITED KINGDOM (UK)-BASED Zimbabwean Afro-pop songbird Valee Music has roped in the services of South African DJ, record producer and kwaito artiste DJ Tira on Ng'cabanga Ngawe (Thinking about You), her latest song that hits the market tod…

Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Soul Brothers' visible footprints in Bulawayo

THEY adopted Zimbabwe, Bulawayo in particular, in the mid-80s as "expatriates" seeking refuge in the country, running away from the rigid apartheid rule by Pieter Willem Botha the then South African president.Soul Brothers' music, African …

Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Vusa Mkhaya releases lockdown production

EVERYBODY hates the dark. So does the ancestor of Bulawayo's music sector, Vusa Mkhaya who has released his fourth studio album titled Khanyisa.His latest offering consists of a dozen songs which he wrote and recorded at his home studio du…

Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Senior lecture revives Jimmy Jimalo's legacy

Sungura legend Nicholas Zacharia "Senior Lecture" has revived the late music promoter Jimmy Jimalo's legacy by performing at his bar in Highfied on Saturday.Jimmy Jimalo bar which used to be the home of music with big artiste like Alick Ma…

Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:05hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zimbabwean artiste shines in Botswana

Zimbabwean artiste Brendon "Flexx" Khaba who is based in Botswana is doing wonders in the neighbouring music industry.Flexx an Afropop musician is currently working on his debut album entitled "Feel me."He has worked Botswana giant Charma …

Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 16:37hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Vee Mhofu burns Harare

Mbira lovers in Harare are set to enjoy Dziva rembira sounds tomorrow Saturday at The Londoners,161A Strathaven shops in Harare where Vee Mhofu will be performing.The traditional artiste is becoming more and more popular as indicated by hu…

Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 17:16hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Passion Java and the Zimbabwe music industry: Friend or Foe?

Zimbabwe's music industry has the potential to generate significant economic and social benefits for the nation. Equally important, but less well understood, is the potential for a vibrant music industry to contribute significantly to the …

Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 21:32hrs | | by Courage Mlambo

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 at his home after battling a kidney ailment for…

Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mark Ngwazi poised for sungura throne

RISING sungura musician Mark Ngwazi is poised to take over the sungura throne if the new heights scaled by his latest offering is anything to go by.The Njanja Express frontman is riding high with his fifth album titled Chamugwedumugwedu Ch…

Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Can anything good come from Lupane?

CAN anything good come from Lupane? Kenny Canaan Moyo known as Kenny Mangena responded to this question, not by mere talking, but through his career in music.He went to Mphahlwa 3 and Mbondo Primary Schools and then Mabhikwa Secondary Scho…

Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:59hrs | 3 | by Kwanele Khumalo

Leonard Dembo's music will live on - Tendai Dembo

Born Tendai Dembo on 8 August 1987 in Harare Zimbabwe, Tendai is the second born in a family of three siblings of the late sungura musical icon Kwangwari Gwaendepi popularly known as Leonard Dembo or Musorowenyoka.Morgan Dembo a brother to…

Published: 18 Sep 2020 at 15:30hrs | 5 | by Leonard Koni

Tongai Moyo Jnr chides brother Peter in new song

Obert Tongai Moyo Jnr has taken the gloves off for a bare-fisted brawl with his elder brother Peter after he recently released a single titled Cain and Abel.Plucked from the biblical scriptures where two siblings decided to make an offerin…

Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Open letter to Delta Coaches management

Dear Delta coaches management,On the 13th of May 2019 I used a Delta coach from Bulawayo to Johannesburg (Bus Registration HD 64 FG - GP) and I would like to register my displeasure to the Delta Coaches management.  We were bombarded …

Published: 18 May 2019 at 18:27hrs | 7 | by Sizwesimanyene Godlwayo

Khupe is dancing Nobert Kunonga music

Not so long ago the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe had tasted abhorrent deep factional fights pitted embattled cleric Bishop Nobert Kunonga and the then incumbent Chad Gandiya cabal. Kunonga, a stan Mugabe supporter, was up in arms with the A…

Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:44hrs | 1 | by Benny Gudo

DweezyBwoi Wonder strikes gold in South Africa

A DREAM doesn't become reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination and hard work. These words can be the best to describe Dylan Nyambe, affectionately known as DweezyBwoi Wonder as he recently landed a lucrative deal in South Afri…

Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 13:18hrs | 1 | by Nigel Siziba

Tendai Biti must face the music

Zambia deported MDC Alliance co-principal, Tendai Biti, back home early yesterday morning after his bid to secure asylum in the neighbouring country failed on Wednesday.Many were shocked to learn that Biti had been arrested at Chirundu Bor…

Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 07:39hrs | | by Editorial - Chronicle

Chipfumo remembers Guruve fans

Sound of motherland boss Progress Chipfumo has finally remembered his Guruve fans last night after duping them twice by not attending  advertised shows. Chipfumo was performing at Chivavaya night club where he mesmerised his fans. His…

Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 08:28hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

4 reasons why you should have your own playlist while gaming

Music is an art form that is universally appreciated, and for good reason: it can significantly affect the emotion and mood of its listeners. Some even find it therapeutic and it serves as a medium to not merely be a distraction from the s…

Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 16:04hrs | | by Agencies

Addictions and Bonding

Do we really have to hate people because of whatever thing they are addicted to? Is addiction really bad or it can actually be saving one from something and after all, one way or the otherâ€¦ we are all going to die. As long as something g…

Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 07:40hrs | | by Belinda Chowa

Music and the last days of Mugabe

While victors are all over the place singing Jah Prayzah's Kutonga Kwaro in praise of the new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, imagine what songs the vanquished are playing. The vanquished being former president Robert Mugabe (I'm enjoying t…

Published: 26 Nov 2017 at 09:56hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Zivira

Zim hip hop awards - I am Hip hop!

The awards will take place on the 9th of December in Bulawayo for the first time in 7 years under the theme 'I AM HIP HOP', which is a push for artists to embrace their identity and push the culture forward .Date: Saturday 9 December 2017 …

Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 10:45hrs | | by Agencies

Maybe one should move to Harare to make it!

Albert Nyathi, Jah Prayzah and Derrick Mpofu are all based in Harare and going great musically. When I was in Harare last week on arts business, I somehow managed to cross their paths.Jah Prayzah had the Kutonga  Kwaro album launch an…

Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 06:44hrs | 3 | by Nkululeko Nkala

WATCH: Ezakithi TV show comes alive!

JOHANNESBURG: The television programme known as Ezakithi Tv has been launched in Johannesburg by a team led by Cruz Moyo, a Plumtree born cameraman.Ezakithi Tv is a weekly program that seeks to cater for the isolated Zimbabwean community i…

Published: 12 Sep 2017 at 16:25hrs | | by Usungulo Arts

Prostitution, drugs, violence in Zimbabwe music

A lot has been said about the vices of the local music industry yet, to those that are not directly involved in this entertainment circle, black spots that litter the underworld of musicians remain a matter of speculation and rumour.Over t…

Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 06:38hrs | | by Godwin Muzari

No amount of legislation can stop piracy

IN all articles that I write, the term ICT is always in the middle of the action. Just to make sure that I do not lose my readers, I will summarise what the term means in a few lines. ICT - Information and Communication Technology is a gen…

Published: 28 May 2017 at 08:37hrs | 2 | by Robert Ndlovu

WATCH: Sungura dancers on a Friday night in Harare

Star bright band live @ pafiyo open space Highfield Harare (Friday night). They just sample any song as per request from fans

Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 21:53hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Difficult to please everyone, says Jah Prayzah

JAH PRAYZAH'S latest international track, Sendekera, was on the road to Zimbabwean record books yesterday as it had reached 70 760 views on You Tube as at 6pm.The video to his duet with South African duo, Mafikizolo, was uploaded at midnig…

Published: 06 Apr 2017 at 16:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Female DJ shakes male-dominated sector

After getting a kick-start opportunity to fulfil the career of her dreams from a local businessman, youthful disk jockey Sharmain Waldman, better known as DJ Liz, is stopping at nothing to bring herself on to the limelight.The youthful and…

Published: 14 Jan 2017 at 08:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Takesure drops a double scorcher

AWARD-WINNING gospel musician Takesure Zamar Ncube has joined the list of hotshots who have dropped scintillating albums in 2016. But he has gone one better. He has dropped two: "Worship Volume 5" and "Praise Volume 3", both loaded with qu…

Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 12:53hrs | 1 | by Takudzwa Chihambakwe

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 "Siyabonga", the 16-track album is the Johannesburg-b…

Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 14:23hrs | 2 | by Entertainment Reporter

Bulawayo music apathy: Who is to blame?

THE common phrase at the onset of a new year is, "Out with the old and in with the new".For many, this statement is vital as they seek to rid themselves of demons from the past year and focus on the promise brought by the start of a new on…

Published: 10 Jan 2015 at 09:03hrs | | by Bruce Ndlovu

Zimbabwean gospel musician goes live in South Africa on Saturday 29 November

Zimbabwean gospel music is heading mainstream in South Africa. Tsitsi Kudita Chawasarira with the group Africasing will be recording her debut live DVD dubbed "Reaching Out", on 29 November 2014 at AFM Randburg Kingdom Grace Centre in Ranb…

Published: 26 Nov 2014 at 12:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

ZimOnline Media releasing The Pachedu Riddim, featuring Zim's elite musical talent

Marking its sixth anniversary, probably one of the fastest globally growing Zimbabwean media houses, ZimOnline Radio will break an unchartered history as they release what they dubbed "The Pachedu Riddim 2014". The riddim project will feat…

Published: 31 Oct 2014 at 14:19hrs | | by Staff Correspondent

Gibson Ncube showcases Bulawayo's musicians on ZiFM

Bulawayo DJ Gibson Ncube has taken the city's music to the nation and beyond. The club dj and radio presenter hosts the The Zi Saturday Zone "Yo link to the City of Kings & Queens" on ZiFM every Saturday and he has seen the show grow a…

Published: 06 Jan 2014 at 17:32hrs | 28 | by Matthews Estell

Pamela's World - Telling Our Diasporan Stories

First show at my new time - 10 am - 11am GMT on 02/13/12 Some of the artists played: Dj Kent, SWV, Whitney Houston, R2bees, DJ Sbu, M3nsa and more. Hottest and Latest news on Whitney Houston's passing away and of course some Valentine Tips…

Published: 13 Feb 2012 at 11:59hrs | | by Pamela Stitch

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