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Why your song does not get any airplay!
ONE of the worst nightmares that artistes endure in the music business is among the following; being booed and choking on stage, producing a poor track or even worse, submitting your song and then not...Published: 1 hr ago | 27 | by Staff reporter
YouTube channel for Tuku
ON the 69th birthday of the late jazz icon and legendary musician Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, the world will finally get to enjoy his hits on streaming platform YouTube.After the Zimbabwean musici...Published: 21 hrs ago | 511 | by Staff reporter
Romeo Gasa unleashes mashura video
Sungura musician Romeo Gasa released his latest video titled "Mashura" yesterday. The video is from his Code 263 album launched in...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:11hrs | 122 | by Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Temba Mliswa - Jah Prayzah clash over a lady...details emerge
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa is not a happy man after spending the Tuesday morning hauling jabs at award-winning musicians Jah Prayzah accusing of bedding married and engaged women. ...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 14:50hrs | 12167 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Jah Prayzah, Killer T performs at 'G40' party, detained at Airport
Musicians Jah Prayzah and Killer T were detained for more than four hours at RGM International Airport on Monday after performing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's political archenemies in Cape Town,...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 06:28hrs | 4422 | by Staff reporter
Roki, ex-wife Pauline 'reunite'
Three years ago musician Pauline Gundidza released the song titled Ndakakumirira, which according to her was inspired by tales of men who turn their backs on their families.However, many belie...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 07:10hrs | 4469 | by Staff reporter
Lockdown guards need guarding
Lockdown robbery. That's perhaps the best thing to call it.The setting is a once-famous nightclub off Old Mazowe Road on the outskirts of New Marlborough. The time is 10pm on a Friday evening....Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 07:02hrs | 211 | by Tawanda Majoni
The 'problem' with Sikhosana's Dlala Ntethe
I HAVE to admit, at the beginning I was one of those that did not immediately welcome the success of Sikhosana Buhlungu's song, Dlala Ntethe.I like a playful children's song like the next man ...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:55hrs | 831 | by Bruce Ndlovu
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 | 353 | by Shelton Muchena
1978 war victims wallow in poverty
Tens of people injured during the infamous Kamungoma massacre on May 14 1978 in Dewende, Gutu including some who are living with bullets lodged in their bodies are wallowing in poverty because of lack...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 12:02hrs | 1091 | by Staff reporter
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 M...Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 07:45hrs | 897 | by Thembani Dube
Nexus of politics, music and snoozing masses
A FEW weeks ago, the country's social media streets were abuzz with what I call the "resurrection act" of one self-styled prophet and, to some folks, a sacrilegious poseur.This act was the act...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:09hrs | 275 | by Addy Kudita
Zimbabweans in UK celebrate Heroes Day in style
ZIMBABWEANS living in the United Kingdom were on Sunday united through music and sport as they gathered for the Zimbabwe Heroes Day United Kingdom celebrations held in Coventry.The event, whic...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:18hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Sulu scoffs at family rift narrative
Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu says he is not moved by those trying to sidetrack him from keeping his father's legacy alive through peddling falsehoods about an imaginary family rift.Sulum...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:54hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
Marabini says extended lockdown exposed fly-by-night artistes
SEASONED Afro-pop singer Jeys Marabini says the extended COVID-19-induced lockdown has weeded out fly-by-night musicians, leaving real artistes standing their ground despite loss of income.In ...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:55hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Takesure Zamar dumps Harvest House church
Award-winning gospel musician, producer, songwriter Takesure Zamar Ncube has terminated his membership of the Bulawayo-based mega Pentecostal church Harvest House International, a leaked memo from the...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 14:52hrs | 3818 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tribalism, regionalism cited in conferment of Zimbabwe National hero status
NATIONAL Assembly members Wednesday gave Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe a torrid time asking him to explain the criteria used by the government in determining who befits the national hero statu...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 07:49hrs | 1487 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya drafts 'retirement' plan
CHIMURENGA musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo says he is setting up an arts and culture centre in Domboshava on the outskirts of Harare as part of his departure from the mainstream music industry, whic...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 08:14hrs | 2601 | by Staff reporter
ZAA founder Mwanza to step down
ZIMBABWE Achievers Awards (ZAA) founder and chairman Conrad Mwanza has said he will be stepping down this year after serving as chief executive officer for a decade.Mwanza disclosed his plans ...Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 09:32hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
Passion Java Records escalating
Passion Java Records is on the rise as it is working with various renowned musicians under its label. Today, urban groove crooner Rockford Josphat, affectionately known as Roki is also releasi...Published: 01 Jul 2021 at 17:47hrs | 3373 | by Lloyd Rabaya
Britain Zimbabwe Society honours Pathisa Nyathi with lifetime achievement award
The Britain Zimbabwe Society (BZS) has honoured renowned historian, poet and cultural custodian, Pathisa Nyathi, with its inaugural lifetime achievement award for his outstanding contribution to Zimba...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 17:24hrs | 1849 | by Staff Correspondent
COVID-19 public complacency spurred by ruling elite's scandalous disregard for preventative regulations, and inconsistent polici
So, when the ruling ZANU PF party was busy gathering hordes of youth for a campaign sports tournament yesterday, Saturday 12 June 2021, in the small town of Mazowe - with clearly almost none of them d...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 18:51hrs | 237 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
When clowns sup at State House, it's trouble, serious trouble!
Pretoria mornings are now cold. It is a geographical axiom winter is for chills.Increasingly here, the weather is biting and unrelenting like a witch's tit as assumed.Early morning jog...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 18:40hrs | 583 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Mnangagwa okays live musical shows
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday authorised the re-opening of the showbiz sector following pleas to his office from artistes across genres who had been financially squeezed by the long COVID-19 ...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 07:33hrs | 867 | by Staff reporter
Seh Calaz criticises Mnangagwa's 2nd republic
DANCEHALL and reggae chanter Seh Calaz has taken a bold stance by recording a very critical song of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government. In a video circulating on social media, Seh Calaz...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 09:56hrs | 650 | by Staff reporter
Celebration of Queen Lozikeyi goes full on today
One of Zimbabwe's most powerful queens, Lozikeyi Dlodlo's life and exploits will be spelt out through song and dance at the Bulawayo Arts Festival (Baf) today.The event dubbed Songs of Queen L...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:06hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
First Tonga Amapiano song out
Amapiano is a hybrid of deep house, jazz and lounge music characterised by synths, airy pads and wide and percussive basslines, originally a South African genre.The genre has been accepted in ...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:37hrs | 155 | 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 ...Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:13hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artistes flock to SA
Zimbabwean musicians are making a beeline to South Africa lately where they are hosting shows in that country after spending months on the tangential due to the country's "strict" Covid-19 regulations...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:43hrs | 1170 | by Staff reporter
Inhlokomo YeSizwe condemns Seh Calaz's unprovoked attack on the Ndebele nation
On May 8, 2021, Pindula News published a nauseating report from Seh Calaz insulting the late Ndebele king, HRH King Lobengula and the whole of the Ndebele nation. In his ill-advised advice to musician...Published: 09 May 2021 at 17:34hrs | 2235 | by Inhlokomo YeSizwe
NetOne taps into online digital entertainment
MOBILE telecommunications giant, NetOne, has unveiled plans to expand business by tapping into opportunities from online digital entertainment products. The State-owned entity says it is ready...Published: 06 May 2021 at 05:25hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
NetOne set to launch online digital entertainment platform
Mobile telecommunications giant NetOne is set to launch a host of I game-changing products as it ventures into the arena of online digital entertainment. The past few years have witnessed an increase ...Published: 05 May 2021 at 16:59hrs | 336 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Jonah Chivasa feat Takie Ndou make a huge returns with Shh
Harare - Zimbabwe's talented singer/songwriter, Jonah Chivasha, makes a welcome return to mainstream music scene with yet another soulful track simply titled 'Shh'.Featuring the talents of Sou...Published: 01 May 2021 at 09:15hrs | 374 | by Agencies
Mayweather coming to Zimbabwe
LEADING hospitality player rainbow Tourism Group subsidiary Gateway Stream has entered into a lucrative partnership with the Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board and Lion Heart Promoti...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:58hrs | 779 | by Arthur Mutambara
Jah Prayzah's keyboard player quits
JAH Prayzah's keyboard player Biggie Katuka has left the Third Generation band to pursue a career in tourism.Katuka told the Daily News yesterday that he needed time to nurse his fledging tour...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 20:57hrs | 2350 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 disrupts TB address progress
BULAWAYO, Midlands, Matabeleland North and South provinces accounted for most tuberculosis (TB) deaths recorded in Zimbabwe last year amid reports that Covid-19 disrupted progress that Zimbabwe had ma...Published: 25 Mar 2021 at 05:45hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
Catching up with Lovemore Majaivana
IT was quite refreshing to be able to speak to Lovemore Majaivana again after 13 years. False rumours had begun to do the rounds that he was dead.In 2008, we boarded the same flight from Harar...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:32hrs | 1721 | by Fred Zindi
Bulilima boy defies all odds as he becomes one of the best upcoming Hip Hop Artist in South Africa
The Zimbabwean-born artist Wise Ngwenya AKA King Durrie defies all odds as he managed to drop 7 tracks and 1 music video of South African hip hop.Following his impressive work of years as a bu...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 07:49hrs | 1430 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
What's in a hero?
The woman at the veggie stall on the corner listlessly scrolls through her phone. The boredom has sat in as she waits for those brief moments of excitement when a punter comes along.Cars navig...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 07:01hrs | 601 | by Mufaro Makubika
Marabini switches to reggae
AFRO-POP ace Jeys Marabini will face the biggest test of his career with his new reggae track and video, Jah Deliver Us, as he seeks to expand his market and fan base.The award-winning artiste...Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 06:27hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
Spotify's Zimbabwe inclusion excites artistes
MUSIC streaming site Spotify is now available to Zimbabweans with local musicians excited about this development saying it will broaden their reach. Spotify last week announced that 85 countri...Published: 01 Mar 2021 at 04:54hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
How does Zimbabwe define its heroes?
I WANT to thank President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his team for the conferment of provincial war hero status on Saul Musaka, Soul Jah Love. I would like to thank him again for the conferment of national...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:50hrs | 239 | by Kurauone Chihwayi
'Independent body must confer hero status'
POLITICAL analysts have called on Zanu-PF to step aside and allow an independent body to confer hero status to deserving individuals to avoid contestations around the selection criteria and monopolisa...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 05:51hrs | 1095 | by Staff reporter
Soul Jah Love's dodgy hero status divides opinion
THE ruling Zanu-PF party's decision to declare the late Zimdancehall chanter Soul Jah Love - born Soul Musaka - a liberation war hero has inadvertently raised political dust and left internet users di...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 07:19hrs | 1998 | by Staff reporter
Soul Jah Love, Dambudzo Marechera: Drawing parallels and their contribution to Zim Culture and Cultural Diplomacy
After an avalanches of tributes have already written on and about Soul Musaka aka Soul Jah Love the Zimdancehall maestro, whose untimely demise on 16 February 2021 gripped the nation with sorrow, ther...Published: 18 Feb 2021 at 11:56hrs | 1693 | by Taurai Mutoti
Matabele artistes honour Chief Maduna
ARTISTES from Matabeleland South have honoured the late revered Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu through artistic projects. Chief Maduna died last Saturday at his Avoca homestead in Filabusi, Insiza Dis...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 05:57hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
Somandla Ndebele now surviving on hustling
Sungura musician Somandla Ndebele is one of those who have never embraced virtual platforms in a bid to stay relevant and promote the music since the Covid-19 lockdowns started last year. Many...Published: 04 Feb 2021 at 05:52hrs | 3654 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artistes invade Swazi's online radio chats
RENOWNED Zimbabwean musicians Vusa Mkhaya and Sani Makhalima have made it to the Hala Africa Top 20 music show hosted on a Swaziland's online radio station, Hala Radio.The two-hour music chart...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:35hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo needs its own online TV
MUSICIANS in the City of Kings are advocating for a Bulawayo version of 'Nash TV' saying the Harare television station has greatly assisted artists in the capital during the Covid-19 lockdown....Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 07:17hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Ezinkulu zaseKezi works on two albums
Ndux Junior says he is working on two albums this year, one with Ezinkulu zaseKezi and another with his Batshele Brothers. "We'll be dropping our second album in April as Ezinkulu zaseKezi, a ...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 08:42hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
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