HARARE – Organisers of the Mafikizolo-Zahara show set for Harare on March 6 say Zimdancehall star Tocky Vibes was dropped from the high-profile gig due to his lack of professionalism. Simmad Entertainment director Simba Madziwa told the Daily News that he would only deal with the rising young star if he apologises for prematurely leaving…
HARARE – Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo’s new album titled Danger Zone will finally be launched at the Book Café on February 17. Metro Studios director Emion Sibindi, whose company is jointly distributing the album with Mapfumo’ Chimurenga Music Company, confirmed the launch date of the United States of America-based artiste’s long-awaited new offering. “The…
HARARE – Afro-pop singers Seiraj Khan (Bkay) and Farhaan Khan (Kazz), better known as Bkay and Kaz, will perform as a single act tonight at the Book Café for the first time in two years. The United Kingdom-based brothers, who have been pursuing solo careers since 2012, will share the stage with former CBZ A-Academy…
HARARE – Zora star Leonard Zhakata will perform for free at Dandaro Inn tomorrow night as a show of gratitude to music fans for helping him claim the top two positions on the Radio Zimbabwe Coca Cola Top 50. Zhakata’s Dhonza Makomborero and Dollar Boy were number one and two respectively on the annual music…
HARARE – Zimdancehall star Freeman will launch his new 10-track album Varidzi Vezvinhu at Super Label tomorrow night. The highly —awaited event is also expected to feature fellow dancehall stars like Killer T, Seh Calaz, Kinnah, Dadza D, Guspy Warrior, King Shaddy, Lady Squanda, Daruler and hip-hop artiste Stunner. Varidzi Vezvinhu, which is a follow-up…
HARARE – Multichoice Zimbabwe says criticism of prices of its DStv bouquets is unjustified as they are among the cheapest in Africa. The digital satellite television company says the cost of DStv bouquets in each of the various countries depends on market conditions and other factors specific to each of the countries. “Each country operates…
HARARE – Upcoming gospel musician Julia Banda says the success of her debut album Jesu Wangu, particularly in her home town of Kwekwe, has encouraged her to dream big. “My six-track album which has Shona, English and Nyanja lyrics has done very well, far better than I ever thought possible,” she told the Daily News….
HARARE – Netherlands-based young mbira artiste Vimbai Zimuto will launch her second album Kure Kwemeso at the Book Café on Thursday. Vimbai’s 14-year history in music includes participation in Zimbabwe Music Crossroads, Pamberi Trust’s Flame Literary Arts and Music Enterprise (Flame) and a three-year stint as backing vocalist for music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi. On the…
HARARE – Mbira star Hope Masike’s new gospel video set to be launched on February 13 appears destined to break new ground. The video for Huyai Tinamate, shot in Musana in Bindura where Masike’s rural home is located, will be launched on Masike’s YouTube channel. The enchanting video, which depicts Masike as some supernatural goddess,…
HARARE – Bongo Maffin’s Jah Seed, who was recently in Harare, has promised to use his extensive links in South Africa and elsewhere to help Zimbabwean artistes reach a wider audience. The Zimbabwean artiste co-founded the famous Johannesburg-based African Storm Sound System in 1996 with Andy “Admiral” Kasrils — son of former South African intelligence…
