Vasco Chaya

SUNGURA musician Francis Dhaka, popularly known as Franco Slomo in music circles, has vowed to keep pushing ahead with his solo career despite the challenges he is facing in the wake of the Covid-19 national lockdown.

THE Chillspot Records duo of Arnold “Fantan” Kamudyariwa and Tafadzwa ‘DJ Levels’ Kadzimwe along with show promoter Simbarashe “Dhama” Chanachimwe  made the headlines in January when they were handed one-year jail sentences for organising…

THE late Zimdancehall star Soul Jah Love, left behind over 50 unreleased songs — enough to ensure his legacy will live on forever.

THE late Zim- dancehall star Soul Jah Love has been described as an independent person, who lived his life to the fullest by his family. 

PROMISING gospel musician, Eternity Charamba, is back with a new single Awesome Jesus set to be released on Friday.

AFRO-FUSION music band Mafriq, which disbanded about nine years ago after its three members decided to pursue solo careers, has reunited to produce a single titled Ndamuwana.

MUSIC star Respina Patai, popularly known as Mai Patai, has incorporated the saxophone in her music as part of efforts to create a more contemporary beat.

JITI musician Braveman “Baba Harare” Chizvino is pleased with the success of his latest track, Handidi Zvekumitisa, on the market.

GOSPEL musician Shyleen Maningi has released a musical video titled Rumbidzai to promote the prophetic song Rumbidzai which was written some decades ago.

8SQUARE Music’s newest acquisition Kriss Newtone, has released a 10-track debut studio album titled The Avatar State.

GOSPEL diva Mercy Mutsvene has hailed her eldest son Tanatswa for following in her footsteps. This comes as Tanatswa has lined up a debut single titled Barika which is expected on the market anytime this week.

SUNGURA musician Peter Moyo has roped in Zimdancehall chanter Freeman on a new album titled Maricho KwaMoyo.

ITS now 22 years since music legend System Tazvida died but the pain remains fresh for his widow Barbara Mabuyaye-Tazvida. The Smoko music star passed away on February 4, 1999 at the age of 31 when he was at the pinnacle of his career.

DENDERA star Suluman “Sulu” Chimbetu has temporarily shelved his guitar to focus on farming due to the inactivity in the music sector brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

RHUMBA musician and dancer Lady Storm also known as Eriza has hit hard times as the Covid-19 national lockdown takes its toll on the arts sector.

NINETY drummers are set to benefit from this year’s edition of Drum Clinic workshop pencilled for February courtesy of Zimbabwe Drum Fiesta.

NESANGO the film, a Jenaguru Arts Centre production, is set to premiere between March and April as part of national Independence Day celebrations.

CHITUNGWIZA Harmony Singers continued their dominance in regional choir competitions as they won the grand prize in the inaugural Festival of Song Awards held in the capital recently.

THE much-feared Cyclone Chalane, which later downgraded to a tropical depression has passed Zimbabwe, the weather forecaster has said.

CONTROVERSIAL Zimdancehall chanter Soul Jah Love, pictured, was last week arrested, again, after he failed to fulfil a concert in Kadoma, the Daily News reports.

BEVERLY Sibanda has reunited with her ex-boyfriend Andy Muridzo in a new song titled Kumhamba.

EIGHTEEN people died in road accidents that occurred on Christmas holiday this year compared to 17 deaths which were recorded in the same period last year, the police have confirmed.

MUSICIANS and promoters are pleading with government so it opens up the music sector as they feel that they are being neglected.

SOCIALITE Mitchelle Amuli’s mother Yolanda Kuvaoga is organising a ‘befitting’ memorial service for her late daughter as she claims the diva was ‘buried like a dog,’ the Daily News on Sunday reports.

A SECOND memorial service for the late socialite Mitchelle “Moana” Amuli is on the cards as the rift between her parents continues to widen.