HARARE – Topsy-tury local rhumba group BV Labien has suffered yet another break-up following the decision by band founder Cuthbert “King Vevela” Kasirori and six other members to form a splinter group. King Vevela, drummer Gift “Undertaker” Kamutana, bassist George Mvurakamaruva, lead guitarist Paul Gundani, backing vocalist Khumbulani Moyo and dancer Simon Gumbate have all…
HARARE – Controversial female dancehall artiste Brenda “Lady B” Bechani has released a gospel track called Muzambara. Lady B is one of Zimbabwean dancehall’s most controversial artistes due to her penchant for dirty lyrics and equally controversial videos. But she now claims she is a changed woman who no longer wants to continue in her…
HARARE – Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso and Extra Kwazvose, a band made up of his ex-band members, have both lined up shows in Mutare on Saturday. Extra Kwazvose, composed of dancer/lead vocalist Francis “Franco Slomo” Dhaka, drummer Obert Gomba, Congolese chanter Kasamba and lead guitarist Noel Nyazanda, will be performing in the Eastern border town…
HARARE – Musicians Clare Nyakujara and Cindy Munyavi, the brains behind the all-female concerts called Kumabhebhi, want to see more women rallying behind the novel concept. Kumabhebhi, which will celebrate its first anniversary in November, has featured the likes of Edith WeUtonga, Hope Masike, Pokello Nare and Diana Samkange. The Other Four lead vocalist Nyakujara…
HARARE – Fashion Weekend Zimbabwe (FSZ), the country’s newest fashion industry event, will explode into life on Saturday at Borrowdale Racecourse’s Glasshouse. FSZ, which is set to be an annual fashion showcase, will be officially kick-started by a gala. “The purpose of this weekend’s gala is to introduce our innovative concept and to launch the…
HARARE – Red-hot gospel musician Mathias Mhere’s third album launch on Monday night — attended by several politicians and fellow musicians — showed the young gospel artiste is now in the realm of favour. The launch of Nguva Yenyasha at Jameson Hotel in Harare was graced by Tourism and Hospitality minister Walter Mzembi, former Information…
BULAWAYO – Popular South African house queen Ntombezinhle “DJ Zinhle” appears to have conspired with award-winning Nigerian music star D’Banj to short-change local music fans on Saturday night. While D’Banj was frustrating Harare fans with an insipid performance at the Glamis Arena, DJ Zinhle was delivering more of the same at an all-white party at…
HARARE – Pastor Charles and Olivia Charamba performed to full houses during their recent four concert tour of Australia. Popularly known as Fishers of Men, the duo performed in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. “I was amazed with the kind of support we have in Australia and in particular in cities like Perth and Sydney…
MASVINGO – Music legend Oliver Mtukudzi stole the limelight from fellow sungura music icon, Alick Macheso and self-proclaimed dancehall king, Guspy Warrior when they performed at Mucheke Stadium, Masvingo on Friday night. The veteran Katekwe music singer proved his legendary traits as he put up a scintillating showcase. Tuku came on stage after Guspy Warrior…
HARARE – Visiting Botswana diva Slizer will tonight join 40 local dance acts during the Dance Mania jamboree set for Harare’s City Sports Bar. Dancers Association of Zimbabwe official Harpers Mapimhidze said the event is a unique gathering for dancers to showcase their talents. Mapimhize said so far more than 40 dance groups have shown…
