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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 | 300 | 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 | 485 | 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 | 249 | by Staff reporter

Silent Killer says he doesn't owe UK SAMA Festival any apology

Zimdancehall artist Jimmy "Silent Killer" Mudereri has stirred fresh controversy after refusing to apologise for missing a scheduled UK performance, an act that has landed him in legal hot water with music promotions company Y2K Entertainm…

Published: 24 May 2025 at 09:07hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter

Nick Mangwana doesn't listen to Winky D's music

The Zimbabwean government has firmly denied claims that it imposed a ban on popular musician Winky D's songs from being played on State-controlled radio stations, with Ministry of Information Permanent Secretary, Nick Mangwana, dismissing …

Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:16hrs | 858 | 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 | 373 | 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 | 274 | 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 | 710 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa praise singer diagnosed with cancer?

Chief Shumba Hwenje, a musician closely associated with Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party and reportedly a relative of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, born Admire Sanyanga Sibanda, has retreated to his rural home in Shanyura village, Mapanzure…

Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 13:49hrs | 1494 | 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 | 2928 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Dotito

Jeys Marabini celebrated at concert honouring his musical legacy

Friends, fans, and family will come together tomorrow to celebrate the life and career of one of Zimbabwe's music icons, Jeys Marabini, at a special concert in Bulawayo. The event, titled "Friends of Jeys Marabini in Concert," will take pl…

Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:45hrs | 63 | by Staff reporter

Chiedza Chedenga makes strides in gospel music

Mvurwi-based Acapella gospel group Chiedza Chedenga is rising in the gospel music industry.Speaking after the anti-drug Galla dubbed Indaba Boss birthday bash in Guruve recently the group leader Simbarashe Tembo said the group is making st…

Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:17hrs | 180 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Dhuterere 'blasts' manager, promoter

Musician Mambo Dhuterere has expressed his disappointment after his planned tour to the United Kingdom was canceled due to a dispute between his manager and the promoter.In a Facebook statement, Dhuterere revealed his frustration over the …

Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:23hrs | 623 | by Staff reporter

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 | 20 | 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 | 77 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

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 Bhebhe and Awakhiwe Nkosi, who are based in Sou…

Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 19:12hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

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

ZNi: The musical maverick creating summer magic!

South Africa, 2 September 2023 Summer is heating up, and we've got the perfect soundtrack to accompany your adventures. Meet ZNi, the musical sensation who's not just creating catchy tunes but also inspiring change through his music.Get re…

Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 15:32hrs | 18 | by Agencies

Zanu-PF bigwig says hands off Winky D

Zanu-PF outgoing member of Parliament for Mazowe South and former Energy and Power Development minister Fortune Chasi has come out in defence of outspoken dancehall chanter-Winky D at a time he is having a run-in with the authorities for h…

Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 11:14hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF snubs EDPfee singer for Mambo Dhuterere

Zanu-PF, which yesterday launched its campaign for the August 23 general elections has snubbed their praise singer Chief Shumba Hwenje for Mambo Dhuterere.Hwenje is famed for the song ED Pfee, which became an anthem at Zanu-PF rallies ahea…

Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Magwegwe to host gig to fight music piracy

THE Zimbabwe Musicians and General Arts Trustee (ZIMGAT) under the Zimbabwe Musicians Fund (ZMF) has organised a music show on June 10 and 11, 2023 at Magwegwe grounds in Bulawayo aimed at fighting music piracy and drug abuse.The ZMF is th…

Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Nigerian songbird says open to Zimbabwean collabos

LOCAL gospel artistes have the opportunity to work with visiting Nigerian gospel singer Ada Ehi, who has said she is open to collaborations during her stay in the country.Born Ada Ogochukwu Ehi, the award-winning singer touched down at Rob…

Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zhezhingtonz unstoppable

THE heavens are surely smiling down upon Gwanda-based musician Zhezhingtonz as he landed a collaboration with South African artiste Dr Malinga. Also, he recently appeared on South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) musical station, Ch…

Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 06:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Insimbi Zezhwane line up shows in Zimbabwe

SOUTH African-based fast-rising Rhumba band Insimbi Zezhwane have lined up four shows in the country to satisfy their entertainment-starved fans.The band is holding its first show in Magwe/Mafuku in Gwanda today.From Gwanda, the band will …

Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 22:02hrs | 2 | 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 | 5 | 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 | 16 | by Staff reporter

Catholic music competitions

TWENTY-SIX Roman Catholic Church choirs drawn from parishes in Hwange Diocese competed in the Saint Cecilia annual music competitions at Marist Brothers Secondary School in Dete on Saturday.St Cecilia is the patroness of music because she …

Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 05:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Singer Trish Nyawo releases Nguwo Chena lyric video

Zimbabwean born Trish Nyawo has released a lyric video of his hit song Nguwo chena which talks about a poor boy who falls in love with a girl from a royal family and finds it hard to navigate the relationship because of his poor background…

Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 11:11hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu

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

Zimbabwean music and gumboot dancing comes to Margate

Thanet residents are collaborating in a show that brings together Zimbabwean instruments, storytelling and gumboot dancing, in a world where music is forbidden.Thanet performance company Looping the Loop is bringing Bunker of Zion to the S…

Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:53hrs | 1 | 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 | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole

King of Rhumba invades Chiweshe

The king of Rhumba Juntal is set to perform at Chief Makope's installation ceremony in Chiweshe  tomorrow.The Mutupo hitmaker will share the stage with Sungura giants Mark Ngwazi and Peter Moyo at Gunguwe growth point.The event is bei…

Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 11:57hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zanu-PF youths pelted for hijacking music show

A GROUP of Zanu-PF youths was pelted after taking to the stage at a music show held at Harare Gardens at the weekend.The show was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of music stable Chillspot Records (Chillspot) when the Zanu-PF youths,…

Published: 23 May 2022 at 12:44hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Duo aims to export Zimbabwe music

GWERU-BASED duo of Nathan Marufu (27) and Munyaradzi Machaya (25) said its recently established Prime MediaZW is meant to showcase the country's music. beyond the borders.Speaking to NewsDay Life & Style, they said Prime MediaZW, set u…

Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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 | 15 | by Simbarashe Sithole

WATCH: 1893 MHRRM supports Matebele musicians

1893 MHRRM continues to be invested in working with a limited number of our Matebele musicians as part of supporting its people and them supporting the Movement. Ngokunjalo Mahlabezulu i1893 MHRRM ilethulela this single production by Thome…

Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 07:45hrs | 1 | by Thembani Dube

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 | 6 | by Courage Mlambo

Pat Shange dies

"Pat Shange was so much a part of my childhood. I remember at my uncle's wedding, his music was literally on repeat. The afro, the perm, those were the days. RIP Pat Shange," said one fan.Township bubblegum music legend Pat Shange has died…

Published: 17 Jul 2021 at 16:40hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

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 | 1 | by Staff reporter

Former schoolmates revive imbube group

After taking a sabbatical for nearly 14 years, imbube ensemble Ontaba Kayikhonjwa have come together and reestablished their acapella group.The six men ensemble was founded by former school mates at Singwango Secondary School in Matabelela…

Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:17hrs | 1 | 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 | 5 | 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

Mnangagwa's govt should stop abductions, torture or face music, says ex-UN boss

FORMER United Nations Human Rights Commissioner (UNHRC) on Wednesday said the Zimbabwe government should stop abductions and torture of activists or face international isolation.The former UNHCR boss, Mary Robinson, who is currently the ch…

Published: 06 Nov 2020 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

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

Donel Mangena turns 18

BRITISH-Zimbabwean music teenage star Donnel Mangena, who rose to fame during The Voice UK singing competition has turned 18-years-old, with thousands of his followers across the world showering him with birthday messages. Mangena, who sta…

Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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