© TALENTED dancehall singer Tocky Vibes is a perfect example of the biblical saying of a prophet without honour in his home but is greatly appreciated elsewhere. [GoogleAd] The youthful chanter was in the United Kingdom over the Easter holidays for the Impala Sama Festival where he received overwhelming support from the fans in attendance….
© A NEW trend is slowly emerging in the local music industry as church leaders have become a hit at album launches where they have been invited as guests of honour. [GoogleAd] Over the years, local musicians used to invite politicians to be the guest of honour at their album launches. However, musicians are going…
© NIGERIAN dancehall star Patoranking is in the country ahead of the much-hyped “Ikonic Chronicles” gig slated for the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) tomorrow. [GoogleAd] Patoranking, whose real name is Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, landed at the Robert Mugabe International Airport yesterday afternoon and promised fireworks during his eagerly-awaited performance. “I’m not much of a talker…
© VISITING Nigerian dancehall star Patoranking, who is expected in the country today, is set to unite perceived rivals in the country’s music industry. [GoogleAd] Patoranking is the headline act at this Friday’s concert at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) where local musicians Suluman Chimbetu and Jah Prayzah are also billed to perform. The…
© LOCAL comedians are contemplating joining politics and run for top office after they were inspired by the recent election victory of Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy. [GoogleAd] In an election that sent shockwaves across Europe and the rest of the world, Zelenskiy, who does not have any political experience, was voted to be Ukraine’s next…
© POPULAR comedian Comic Pastor is feasting on under fire Dynamos coach Lloyd “MaBlanyo” Chigowe, who was sacked yesterday after a string of poor results. [GoogleAd] The comedian, whose real name is Prosper Ngomashi, released a skit on Sunday which quickly went viral before Dynamos home match against Herantals at Rufaro Stadium on Easter Monday….
© RAP musician King98’s music is literally unknown in showbiz but his album Francesca set for launch on May 1 in Harare, has generated a lot of interest in town. [GoogleAd] Despite him being a novice in the music industry, King98 has refused to start low. He has invited international music stars in form of…
© HAVING worked with one of Zimbabwe’s illustrious music singer and composer, Simon Chopper Chimbetu, drummer Foster Chagara Mukuweu, pictured, has matured like old wine. [GoogleAd] His apprenticeship with Chopper when he was part of the all-conquering Dendera Kings can be felt through his new album titled Wauya Wauya. Mukuweu told Daily News this week…
© VETERAN music producer and instrumentalist Clive “Mono” Mukundu has revealed that he produced protest music during former president Robert Mugabe’s rule but that he was not willing to come out in the open for fear of victimisation. [GoogleAd] Mukundu, the former Black Spirits guitarist, said the days as were “more dangerous to be involved…
© BULAWAYO-based Nhimbe Trust is more than the story of an agency’s growth from a small community-based arts organisation to one of the world’s leading international creative civil society organisations. Its executive director Josh Nyapimbi said his institution is the story of children and women equipped with skills and knowledge necessary to be gainfully employed…
