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Sulu ready to support Macheso
Orchestra Dendera Kings front man Suluman "Ascom" Chimbetu is ready to support the king of Sungura Alick Macheso on his Bindura show dubbed Chesology Sungura festival next Saturday.Speaking on...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 21:44hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sungura lovers brave rains at Macheso's gig
Lovers of Sungura braved rains on Thursday night as the king of Sungura Alick Macheso held a Harare gig in Budiriro where he was supported by Somandla "Mafia" Ndebele.Although rains tried to d...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:19hrs | 18 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Somandla Ndebele pulls a knife over donkeys
Plumtree based Somandla Ndebele is in trouble after he assaulted a 17-year-old boy over the donkeys dispute.The matter came to light at...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 19:55hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mob murders man over robbery
In a shocking incident that unfolded in Maphisa, Kezi, Matabeleland South province a man was allegedly murdered by a mob consisting of over 20 individuals on Monday for robbery.The circumstanc...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:38hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Vusa Nyoni donates to Njube Boxing Club
BELGIUM-based former Zimbabwe senior men's national soccer team player Vusa Nyoni has donated training kits, uniforms for match days as well as tracksuits to Njube Boxing Club.Touched by work ...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 16:36hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Mark Ngwazi's best man turns 31
Mark Ngwazi's Njanja Express best man Barnabas Trymore Mandipota has turned 31 today.The jovial drummer, backing vocalist and chanter said he has received a lot of presents today."I am...Published: 12 Jul 2022 at 18:01hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Who are Matabeles?
The Matabele were once feared, adored and hated and now they are discriminated against. Why are they hated so? They are hated by the west as the Jews whom Constantine described as "odious people", so ...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 16:13hrs | | by T D Mkwananzi
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 | 19 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree villagers demand restoration of Kalanga chiefs
VILLAGERS and headmen in Plumtree are pushing for the reinstatement of Kalanga chiefs who were demoted during the colonial era to appease Ndebele chiefs who reportedly provided soldiers to the British...Published: 27 May 2019 at 06:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bev falls in love with Mutare
Pole dancer Beverly Sibanda aka Bev - who is popularly known for her raunchy dance moves - has fallen in love with Mutare after she clinched a deal to perform at an entertainment joint in the city onc...Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 10:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rhodesians hit Angola
TODAY we bring to a close the interview with Somandla Dube pseudo name Richard Machikito Mguni who survived the 26 February 1979 bombing of a Zipra Camp in Boma near Luso, in Angola.In his mem...Published: 23 Jul 2017 at 11:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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 ...Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 06:38hrs | | by Godwin Muzari
Sulu dumps studio, plans new album
DENDERA crooner Suluman “Sulu” Chimbetu has dumped Vialy Studios, a stable he helped fortify as a music production power house.Vialy Studios was set up in 2012 and is owned by Oliver Mtuku...Published: 15 May 2016 at 14:37hrs | | by Prince Mushawevato
Ringo Madlingozi's fans furious over his drunken performance
Kimberley Music Festival organisers are fuming and demanding an apology after Ringo Madlingozi's botched performance when he took to the stage "drunk" and started swearing like a sailor.Daily ...Published: 12 Apr 2016 at 15:31hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Missiles fly at Ringo's gig
LEGENDARY Afro-pop/jazz singer, Ringo Madlingozi, was forced to abandon the stage when fans started throwing missiles at him in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, last week.Daily Sun reported th...Published: 03 Apr 2016 at 11:57hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Cde Chinx makes rare performance
Veteran musician Dickson "Cde Chinx" Chingaira, who has been unwell for some time, made a rare appearance at the City Sports Bar where he made a brief performance.Cde Chinx performed during th...Published: 24 Feb 2016 at 13:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mlambos Express Band flies Matabeleland Flag
Mlambos Express Band popularly known as the Super Legends will tonight be the sole representative of Matabeleland music at the 21st February Movement fund raising gala to be held at the City Sports Ce...Published: 20 Feb 2015 at 05:19hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Kungenxa kabani?
"Njengoba umkhwenyana ezovela kusasa bekungaba njani ahle aziswe ukuthi uSiphiwe ulomntwana ngoba engazizwela akulanto ezakubanhle, ngithemba lisakhumbula okwenzakala koMlotshwa," kutsho uDlamini. ...Published: 04 Feb 2015 at 15:55hrs | | by Mbongeni Sibindi
Suluman Chimbetu praises Grace Mugabe?
Suluman Chimbetu's song Idah Nhoro's gushing praise for people who look after orphans has fuelled speculation that it is a special dedication to the First Lady Grace Mugabe.The song, which is...Published: 30 Nov 2014 at 11:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mixed feelings as Checheche celebrates town status
The much-publicised event to celebrate Checheche growth point's rise to a town status received mixed feelings as key stakeholders complained that neither the District Administrator Mr Edgar Seenza,PA ...Published: 10 Sep 2014 at 15:32hrs | | by Sailas Chawira
Bev Sibanda overshadows Botswana's Slizer
HARARE - Zimbabwe's raunchy dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda proved that she is the empress of dance after outclassing visiting Botswana diva, Slizer with tantalising waltz during the Tongai Moyo memoria...Published: 23 Oct 2013 at 05:28hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Chiyangwa to celebrate PhD award at Chinhoyi Stadium
TOP artistes are billed to perform in Chinhoyi at a celebration party for businessman Phillip Chiyangwa, who was recently awarded an honorary doctorate by the Philippines Online University.T...Published: 30 May 2013 at 05:09hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
'Zanu-PF primaries divisive,' says Chiyangwa
Zanu-PF's aspiring Chinhoyi MP and former provincial chairman Phillip Chiyangwa has described his party's impending primary elections as the most divisive phase, adding the process was likely to widen...Published: 27 May 2013 at 03:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Indlela amadlozi abonakala ngayo - amaphupho
Amaphupho ngenye yendlela amadlozi aziveza ngayo kulabo abaseduze lawo. (Vilakazi. 1986 : 14). Lendlela yokuziveza kwamadlozi ibukeka inhle kakhulu ngoba idlozi liletha umbiko kumuntu oqondene l...Published: 12 Apr 2013 at 13:34hrs | 7 | by Velempini Ndlovu
Musicians, football legends clash
THERE is entertainment galore tomorrow at Rufaro Stadium when musicians take on football legends in a charity benefit match. The match, rich in both spills and thrills, will see Premiership giants Dyn...Published: 24 Jan 2013 at 21:13hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Bev to feature in charity match
DANCER Beverly Sibanda is expected to feature as a medic when musicians play against soccer legends in a charity match to be held at Rufaro Stadium on January 26.Although another sensational ...Published: 14 Jan 2013 at 08:29hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
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