WHILE her father, the late Oliver Mtukudzi — aka Tuku — abandoned her at the hour when she needed him most, Selmor has made it on her own. [GoogleAd] There could be a good reason for it. Left on her own to navigate a rough world, that experience helped Selmor a lot; she is made…
VETERAN Chimurenga musician Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo, pictured, is a man of straight talk and his sharp tongue has created buzz around his persona. Mukanya has always made his feelings known. [GoogleAd] His songs, described as protest music, is blunt: It speaks back to authorities and keeps checks and balances on society ills. His popular songs…
HARARE – Zimdancehall musicians are set to combine forces for a reunion concert set for Rufaro Stadium on April 13. Dubbed ‘Tha Zimdancehall Reunion Gig’, the organisers have also partnered the health ministry to spread the message in fight against HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, early marriages and abortions. [GoogleAd] Speaking to the Daily News Samuel Saungweme better…
HARARE – Maungwe Brothers, the late Thomas Makion’s musical band, has released their first studio album since the death of the chart-topping Makorokoto singer. Makion died 18 years ago but his cousin brother Fred “Biggaz” Zhakata refused to see his rich musical legacy dying as well. [GoogleAd] “We are just picking it up from where Makion…
BULAWAYO – Aamakhosi Cultural Centre, the home of visual and performing arts in Bulawayo will this year re-launch its theatre arts production and performance unit, Amakhosi Theatre as its full-time repertory theatre company based at the performing arts centre. [GoogleAd] Amakhosi Theatre Rep, as the newly re-launched theatre outfit shall be known, is part of the efforts…
HARARE – Over 50 dancehall singers have converged on a new riddim titled Wanna Be which hits the streets today. The riddim is from one of the most sought-after recording studios, Cymplex Music stable. [GoogleAd] Veteran dancehall stars Guspy Warrior, Freeman and Killer T lead an array of new chanters Jah Signal, Enzo Ishall, Bazooker and Pumacol on the…
The late superstar Oliver Mtukudzi’s family has trashed all memorial events and gigs that were held in his honour saying the first official event will be the Cape Town Jazz Festival, with Tuku’s band performing. [GoogleAd] Several memorial concerts have been staged in the name of the late music icon, with his daughters Sandra and Selmor…
FARIDABAD, INDIA – Victoria Falls-based dance group, Simunye Arts Ensemble and wire craft artist Stewart Mauzinyu, have returned to Zimbabwe after a highly successful 17-day tour of India that saw them showcase at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela held in Faridabad, located about 30 kilometres south of New Delhi. [GoogleAd] Simunye, which has been one of…
HARARE- Dancehall music star Soul Jah Love says contrary to popular belief, he is not a mental patient nor is he losing his mind. The singer said while some allege that he is always under the influence of illicit drugs; he ignores them. In fact, he is just not bothered. “I also do not compose vulgar songs,…
HARARE – While Winky D and Jah Prayzah’s fans are fighting and exchanging insults online, the two musicians are on talking terms. Jah Prayzah revealed yesterday in an interview with the controversial Acie Lumumba that he called and congratulated Winky D on his record-breaking video MuGarden who in turn congratulated him on his production Kunerima. [GoogleAd]…
