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'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 | 1075 | 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 | 1916 | 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 | 1505 | 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 | 293 | 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 | 3575 | 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 | 413 | 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 | 325 | 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 | 152 | 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 w...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 07:02hrs | 796 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo wants Kuda Tagwirei arrested for breaking COVID-19 regulations
Controversial oil tycoon Kuda Tagwirei is in the middle of a storm for allegedly breaking COVID-19 regulations.Exiled Zimbabwe Cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo posted a video on Twitter ple...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 19:58hrs | 3943 | by Staff reporter
Businessman who hired Macheso for family New Year's eve gig under probe
An unnamed businessman is facing charges of contravening COVID-19 regulations after hiring Alick Macheso to perform at a family birthday celebration in Watsomba, Manicaland on New Year's eve.S...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 14:51hrs | 4141 | by Staff reporter
52 arrested, DJ on the run over New Year eve Covid-19 super spreader bash
AT LEAST 52 people have been arrested while music promoter, DJ Fantan is on the run following a music concert attended by thousands in Mbare, Harare suburb on New Year's Eve disregarding the Covid-19 ...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 13:49hrs | 1366 | by Staff reporter
Zero audience for Jah Prayzah, Winky D show
It's confirmed. The much-anticipated "Best of Both Worlds" show featuring Jah Prazah and Winky D, that was cancelled at the last minute last week has now been approved and will go ahead virtually, on ...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:15hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Bev, Muridzo re-unite
BEVERLY Sibanda has reunited with her ex-boyfriend Andy Muridzo in a new song titled Kumhamba.The Sexy Angels leader told the Daily News the song is expected before end of year. "We ar...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 17:14hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa humbles at thanksgiving prayer
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday joined a national thanksgiving prayer and implored churches to embrace Government's economic development agenda, saying synergies between them and the State must flourish...Published: 28 Dec 2020 at 07:17hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe celebrates 33rd Unity Day
TODAY Zimbabwe celebrates the 33rd Unity Day with focus on nation building and rebranding. Last Saturday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa told delegates at the launch of the national dress that the appar...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 07:00hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah, Winky D concert exposes Zimbabwe police's double standards
THE police has been exposed for double standards and came under heavy scrutiny after they allegedly forced the 11th hour cancellation of the highly-publicised Best of Both Worlds concert that was to b...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:23hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter
KayNine Studios set to benefit artistes in Sadc set up
A new record label, KayNine Studios set to benefit Southern African artistes has been launched by Zimbabwe-born and South Africa-based Khumbu Malinga recently.The new record label is headquart...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 20:35hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Budiriro demolitions disabled victim gets $500 000
Impala Car Rental chief executive officer, Mr Thompson Dondo has once again stretched his philanthropic hand after he donated $500 000 to Mr Nhamo Magwizi...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 18:29hrs | 2472 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
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 P...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:59hrs | 554 | by Kwanele Khumalo
Master KG promotes Zimbabweans on upcoming Jerusalema album
South African musician and record producer, Master KG is rising fast and he is doing so with Zimbabwean artistes, Nox Guni, Tyfah Guni and Mr Brown who he has been working with on various projects thi...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:53hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah, Winky D clash
Rarely do we have Winky D and Jah Prayzah sharing the stage, but on the few occasions they have done so, comparisons always emerged on who is better. In the past occasions they have done so, t...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:47hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah releases 'senseless' Christmas song
MUSIC sensation, Jah Prayzah Wednesday released a 'senseless' new track titled ‘Porovhoka' just in time for the festivities.Porovhoka music video was released Monday after the multi-award wi...Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 06:45hrs | 1359 | by Staff reporter
King 98 lightens up Xmas with Tanzanian connection
Zimbabwean rapper, King 98 has teamed up with two Tanzanian music sensations, Juma Jux and Shebby Medicine to lighten up the festive mood with an explosive hit song, Jogodo which is a fusion of Afro-p...Published: 15 Dec 2020 at 14:47hrs | 332 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Jah Prayzah, Winky D clash
FANS and critics will this Friday get yet another chance to see music giants Winky D and Jah Prayzah share the same stage as they headline the same gig dubbed The Best of Both Worlds.The event...Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 08:07hrs | 583 | by Staff reporter
Govt neglects artistes under COVID-19, says Marabini
SEVERAL artistes across genres and arts promoters have accused government of neglect, plunging them into abject poverty through the strict COVID-19-induced lockdowns.The ban on live music conc...Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 06:39hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
The top Zimbabwean entertainers
It would be hard for anyone to deny that there isn't always a lot going on in Zimbabwe. This is even true with the current pandemic going on. Despite what a lot of locals might think and social distan...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:27hrs | 427 | by Staff writer
Macheso releases single
UNLIKE in the past when sungura maestro Alick Macheso annually released a full album comprising several songs, coronavirus (Covid-19) circumstances have changed that entire format and for the first ti...Published: 05 Dec 2020 at 20:46hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
LISTEN: Mnangagwa vul'gate song breaks social media
Mapara A Jazz's 'John Vuli Gate', featuring Ntosh Gazi and Calano, sparked the #JohnVuliGate dance challenge in October - think a robotic, slow-motion twerk followed by elaborate steps. The lyrics tra...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 11:34hrs | 11097 | by Staff reporter
Soldier trades gun for the mic
A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer and rising sungura musician, Masharl Farirepi, who fronts Orchestra Zaka Kings, has made his intentions clear with two promising singles whose quality demonstrat...Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 07:00hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter
1 400 night club owners arrested
MORE than 1 400 bar and nightclub owners around Harare have been arrested on allegations of disregarding national lockdown regulations, with police deploying more officers to ensure compliance with he...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 05:59hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
What 'crisis' in a low crime Zimbabwe?
Despite the misleading and destructive narrative that there is a crisis in Zimbabwe, the country's crime rate has remained relatively low. Most countries in Africa and the entire world at large, are g...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:20hrs | 405 | by Pardon Muzawazi
Chaos mars Gringo burial
THE burial of the late popular comedian Lazarus "Gringo" Boora at his rural home in Rukweza, Rusape, yesterday was marred by chaotic scenes as the family clashed with members of the Johanne Masowe eCh...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:44hrs | 3164 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF jingle angers MDC Alliance
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance officials in Masvingo are up in arms against a Zanu PF jungle which "wrongly" credits First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for building an orphanage at Chambuta refugee camp in Chired...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 05:52hrs | 4393 | by Staff reporter
Shaya is the Godfather of football, says Peter Ndlovu
LEGENDARY former Zimbabwe Warriors captain cum Mamelodi Sundowns team manager Peter Ndlovu has said former Dynamos star George "Mastermind" Shaya's contribution to football must not be underesti...Published: 07 Nov 2020 at 17:32hrs | 4679 | by Sports Reporter
Allan Chimbetu returns
When Allan Chimbetu took a sabbatical to music industry he has shelved songs he intended to release sometime in future.While doing some menial jobs, the musician was just penning songs though ...Published: 05 Nov 2020 at 09:51hrs | 3538 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Jah Prayzah Savages Hopewell Chin'ono?
Prominent journalist, Hopewell Chin'ono has of late been critical of award-winning musician Jah Prayzah's stance towards Zimbabwean politics.In his latest tweets, Chin'ono compares Jah Prayzah...Published: 31 Oct 2020 at 06:29hrs | 10434 | by Staff reporter
Fake Macheso CD flood market
ALICK Macheso believes some upcoming musicians are behind a fake album that is being sold by pirates to unsuspecting fans.The album, titled Tiyamurei with Macheso's image, has flooded the mark...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 21:53hrs | 6921 | by Staff reporter
Police to pounce on music gigs
SEVERAL artistes who continue to stage illegal live concerts attracting huge numbers in defiance of the Covid-19 restrictions face the full wrath of the law, police have warned. The honeymoon ...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 08:22hrs | 1477 | by Staff reporter
Catholic Church sets up recording studio
THE Catholic Church has set up a state-of-the-art studio, Anesu Recording Studio, in the capital to both gospel and circular musicians.In an interview with NewsDay Life & Style, Zimbabwe C...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 06:12hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
If ZANU PF were the opposition, wouldn't they see a crisis in Zimbabwe?
My most trusted dictionary defines 'crisis' as, "An unstable situation, in political, social, economic, or military affairs".Over the past three months, Zimbabwe - as well as regional and glob...Published: 07 Oct 2020 at 10:16hrs | 1759 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
10 South African Celebrities Who Are Actually Zimbabwean
The South African entertainment industry has been conquered by highly talented men and women, who have held their own in all the niches of the industry - from sports to the movie industry, to comedy a...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 08:39hrs | 10411 | by Staff Writer
UK gospel artist Sharon Manatsa awarded funding by Arts Council England
A UK-based gospel artist has been awarded funding by Arts Council England to promote and showcase 14 musicians, as part of a community venture that aims to help Zimbabwean artists in the country re-es...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 08:30hrs | 883 | by Loma Media
Zinjaziyaluma readies for ninth album launch
SOUTH Africa-based Maskandi artiste, Zinjaziyaluma has finally set a date when he will launch his ninth album. The event has been slated for November 14 at Underground Hillbrow Theatre in Joha...Published: 03 Oct 2020 at 08:25hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Universities apply for radio licences
THE National University of Science and Technology (Nust) and Lupane State University (LSU) have applied for radio broadcasting licences for their respective campus radios.Nust based in Bulaway...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 07:15hrs | 207 | 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 ...Published: 18 Sep 2020 at 15:30hrs | 1469 | by Leonard Koni
ZimThrive announces new dates for 2021
The organisers of ZimThrive have announced that the event will now take place in December 2021.In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the month-long event, which was initially set for April ...Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 10:25hrs | 701 | by Agencies
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 scripture...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:10hrs | 4761 | by Staff reporter
Gambia artist partners with Bulawayo's hip hop artist
Gambian Artist AC Cham from Kombo East in Gambia will be collaborating with Lunatic Sway a Bulawayo hip hop artist who is signed under Alicious Muzik.The music project was brokered by Sibusiso...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 11:34hrs | 499 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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 | 340 | by Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa
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