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Entertainment Writer Music icon and bassist Alick Macheso will tomorrow headline a major concert in the capital, where he is expected to put up a scintillating performance before an audience starved of live performances for quite a while on account of successive Covid-19 lockdowns. An array of local artistes is also expected to perform at…
Entertainment Writer Popular preacher and gospel musician, Prophet T Freddy has unveiled a new single, accompanied by a video titled I Wanna Cry (Lamentations of a prophet). The 3:29 mins track which was produced by Naxo Films in Harare is reminiscent of the hit Ndirikurwadziwa which the cleric did a year ago after his church…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Upcoming ZimDancehall artiste, King Jae, has released Valentine’s Day song to celebrate Zimbabwean women. In an interview with this publication, King Jae, born James Manama, said the single ‘Zimbo Girl’ is to appreciate the love and beauty of Zimbabwean women hence the timing of the release on Valentine’s Day. “The song, Zimbo…
By Ronnie Chisamba Music teacher-cum-musician, Evans Mapfumo – aka Pfumela – represented Zimbabwe by performing at the prestigious Saiti za Busara Festival in Zanzibar, Tanzania, last Friday evening. Running from the 11th to the 13th of February, the event was held at the Old Fort Main Stage. The three-day music festival saw musicians…
One of the sons of the late veteran musician Biggie Tembo is going to be hosting a show tomorrow (Friday) in Harare. The last born son of Biggie Tembo, Eriah is not relenting in keeping the ‘Simbimbino-hitmaker’s legacy alive as on Friday he is set to treat music lovers to a ‘memorable’ musical show. “I…
By Ronnie Chisamba Celebrated singer, songwriter, and musician, Gemma Griffiths officially released her second E.P on social media platforms on Friday last week. Titled ‘A Girl from Harare’, the E.P is a 9-track offering. Kwale, Don’t Worry, Raspberry, Just my luck, City life (featuring Fresh Like UHHH), Weather, Tipontinto (featuring Lioness), Down and…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Upcoming Zimdancehall artiste Darlington Kanodeweta – AKA Ninja Chrispley is set to drop a new single titled “Muchiriko here baba kumarimuka.” In an online interview with this publication, the talented singer revealed that the single is now ripe and is to be released soon. Ninja Chrispley entered the music arena…
Theatre in the Park and Dollarbill Entertainment are continuing with their musical concert; ‘The Jazz and Soul Friday Night’ with their first offer this year being Albert Nyabinde who will be performing this Friday the 28th of January 2022. The concert will be happening between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM at Theatre in the park…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Patricia Banda aka Miss Tee, a 29-year-old female Zim dancehall artiste is finding it difficult to rise to stardom in the music industry due to lack of financial resources. The talented singer has so far failed to make a breakthrough since launching her professional music career in 2014. Born in Harare…
By Marlvin Ngiza An upcoming gospel arstiste, Dorcas Moyo expressed satisfaction in her efforts in the music industry in 2021. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, the artiste said despite the hindrances brought about by the Covid -19 pandemic, the year 2021 was saturated with grace and has seen her claiming top positions on many radio…
By T-Hustle The Year 2021 is dusted now and let me sum it in 3 words, “tough but interesting”. For the record, l have made it a tradition that each year on my birthday (7 January), l formulate strategies about the coming year. l set out my resolutions for the new year and hopefully l…
By Ronnie Chisamba Chinhoyi – Fungai Kativhu aka T-Hustle (The Great One), hip-hop’s man of the moment celebrated his 31st birthday in style at a private ceremony, surrounded by close family and friends yesterday. Dressed in his symbolic Arab attire, the musician blew out the candles on the cake which was custom made and designed…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Harare-based Zimdancehall artiste Empress Massina (31), real name Ericah Sabi, strongly believes marginalization is a major impediment to the success of female artistes in her genre. The young musician shared her thoughts during a recent online interview with this publication. Empress Massina is of the opinion that female Zimdancehall musicians…
By Lovemore Chazingwa in Kadoma Seasoned Zimdancehall chanter Seh Calaz is rolling Kadoma into the New Year as he takes his act to The Odyssey Bar and Restaurant come December 31. In a show dubbed “Mabhanditi New Year Shut Down Party”, Calaz is expected to bring the house down, come New Year’s Eve. The Mabhanditi…
By Lovemore Chazingwa in Kadoma The entertainment space has not been the same since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. From the time the first national lockdown was pronounced by His Excellency, no one imagined the longevity of the restrictions. Some thought, as all wanted to believe, that it was a short stabbing spear. Alas!…
By Ronnie Chisamba An upcoming dance group, ADC Crew scooped the inaugural Mr. P Best Dance Group Award at the finals of this year’s Zim Talent Running under the theme: “Raising awareness against drug abuse.” The event was held on Friday, at Harare Gardens’ Theatre in the Park. The purpose of the talent show…
By Ronnie Chisamba T-Hustle aka Great One (real name Fungai Kativhu) and Russel Tawanda’s latest offering continues to bring the duo glory as it retained the top position on The Zone – a popular musical programme that broadcasts every Saturday on the national television station ZBC. Presented by Dj Tawastock, The Zone runs from 1830…
By Ronnie Chisamba South Africa-based multi-genre Zimbabwean musician and businessman Mr P(real name Precious Hanya ) has officially released the much-talked about Mixed Bag. The Mixed Bag which is his third album was launched on YouTube and other social media platforms, earlier yesterday. Defined by the artist as a complete package,Mixed Bag has received…
By Chimeno Azriel The talented musical group, Kadoma Gospel Choir is set to launch their much-awaited album on the 3rd December 2021 at Odessy Restaurant in Kadoma. The album that carries seven songs is composed of hymns and choruses. The album is titled HYMNCHO meaning that it carries hymns and choruses and the launch is…
By Ronnie Chisamba South Africa-based multi-genre Zimbabwean music star and businessman Mr. P (real name Precious Hanya ) is scheduled to jet into the country this weekend to promote ‘Mixed Bag’, his forthcoming third album due to be released in time for the festive season. During the visit, the musician, who has made a name…
Zimbabwean songstress Rachel J has teased her fans with a new single simply titled Strong Black Men. Since her debut, Rachel J has been consistently churning out hit after hit with some collaborations including Sniper Storm, Lady Squanda, Enzo Ishall, and Soul Jah Love, and Jonah Chivasa. Strong Black Men opens with a touching monologue…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa South African-based Afro-jazz artiste Precious Hanya affectionately known as Mr. P is working on his third offering titled ‘Mixed Bag’ which is promising to be a banger. This publication caught up with the lanky businessman-cum-musician who said he has courted a number of popular musicians including Andy Muridzo, Hwindi President, and Dino…
ACCES 2021 got off to a wet start at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg on Thursday evening when a highveld downpour decided to delay proceedings. But the show went on with our first showcasing artists flaunting their talent for an avid audience of music lovers and industry professionals from Africa and beyond. We thank Msaki (South…
After dazzling gospel music lovers and Zimbabweans in general with his reggae tunes Jesus You’re My All and Father You’re Faithful in 2018 and 2019 respectively, Takudzwa “Taku” Chihambakwe is back with another tune. This time on an amapiano tip, Taku delivers an uptempo praise jam titled ‘Temberi’. “Temberi is a track that speaks about…
Record-breaking singer-songwriter Adele gives her first concert performance in more than four years for the CBS prime time special, Adele: One Night Only – and M-Net viewers can enjoy it when it airs exclusively to DStv Premium on M-Net Channel 101 on Monday 22 November at 19:30 CAT. The two-hour special, which has set social media alight,…
By Ronnie Chisamba Kadoma-born upcoming hip hop musician 2 Shots (26) – real name Tapiwa Mushangi – is scheduled to officially release two tracks: Chemahara Chinopedza and Makanaka – this Tuesday, ahead of the launch of Mwana WaTeacher (his forthcoming second E.P) to be unpacked to the public before the end of the year….
All is set for the Feli Nandi concert this Friday the 12th of November 2021 hosted by Theatre in the Park. The concert organized in partnership with Dollarbill Entertainment is dubbed ‘Jazz and Soul Friday Night’ and will be starting from 6 PM going down to 9 PM. The admission is $10 and tickets are…
BOTSWANA-based music star – Craib ‘Mr. Chocolate’ Muchenjekwa – is ready to conquer the music industry and has promised fireworks following the release of his debut album ‘Go Sheba Sheba’ which he collaborated with Botswana music queen Slizer. Mr. Chocolate and Slizer (born Naledi Kaisara) collaborated on the title track ‘Go Sheba Sheba’ and have…
By Ronnie Chisamba The country’s rising traditional mbira and Afro-fusion artiste, Virimai Edmore Nhedenga – aka Vee Mhofu – says Zimbabwe and her people are his sources of inspiration. Vee Mhofu made the statement during a recent online interview with this publication. “My country and its people are my sources of inspiration,”…
By Blessing Dzamara A Zimdancehall artiste, Haze Spiff, who cracked the continent through the You Drive Me Craze video on Channel O TV , has finally reached a maturity stage after recording his single track at Infinity records recently. Haze Spiff born Haze Nyasha Chaza, aged 28, aims to launch a new single track this…
Hon Tawaz as he is affectionately known in the showbiz circles (real name Tawanda Chisasa), is a Harare based budding Chimurenga/Afro-pop musician who traces his origins and musical inspiration from the famous Tokwe Mukosi area in Masvingo Province. Just this midyear, he announced his grand arrival on the music scene with his debut 10-track thriller…
Talented singer/songwriter and performer Jonah Chivasa makes a welcome return to the mainstream music scene with a new single simply titled Fevha (pronounced as Favour). Both the audio and the accompanying video which dropped on September 28, 2021, have so far been well received from fans as seen by the streams on YouTube now at…
By Chimeno Azriel The Norton-based Mbira outfit Ninga Dzenharira is set to unveil and launch their mbira single Zvinoita Masango today, 30th September 2021. The eight-member mbira outfit led by Florence Nyamazana (The Lioness) recorded their single full of mbira vibes and according to the leader, the song tries to revive the sound which listeners…
Rooftop Promotions has organized a fundraising musical concert to be hosted by its performance venue Theatre in the Park this Friday October 1st, 2021 between 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM. The concert is aimed at fundraising for the music legend Bob Nyabinde fondly known as The Headmaster who has been unwell for a while. Artists…
Entertainment Writer SUNGURA music maestro Leonard Nhau and Mutemwa Challengers have released a new album titled Chibhakera, Bhutsu Nembama. The six-track album was produced by Jabulani Ndlovu at Trutone Studios in Harare. It comprises tracks Moyo muti, Chibhakera, Bhutsu nembama (title track), Zano ndimi, Shamwari dzinovaka, Ndochema ndichitaura and Varoyi. The Mutemwa Challengers’ discography includes…
Shoko Festival, Zimbabwe’s longest-running urban culture festival, came alive yesterday! Shoko Festival 2021 will be a completely virtual festival and will run over 6 days from the 20th – 25th September including diverse programming with different events every night. The festival will be live-streamed on Shoko Festival Facebook and YouTube. The headline acts at…
By Chimeno Azriel As time draws nearby for the historic first-ever Mbira Orchestra ensemble, all is going well according to the plan for the mbira instrumentalists and drums (ngoma) players to be in the boot camp this summer. According to the Project Manager Mr Valiant Kandororo, the orchestra project has been boosted by the availability…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Popular Afrojazz artiste, Maizon Tazvitya is going to perform his latest offering, Karwiyo Kaya at the Munich-Harare Arts Gathering(MUHAG) tomorrow and the song is about how the Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on his budding career among many other turmoils. Speaking to this publication, the ‘Majurumbwe’ hit-maker said he penned…
By Elvis Dumba A Banket-based artist has produced a ten-track album which is expected to make waves as the music is similar to that of Mukudzei Mukombe popular known by the stage name Jah Prayzer. The album by Smart Sojah, born Honest Sani aged 27 titled “mweya unoyera” is expected to make a mark on…
By Farai Chirimumimba I am reminded of the opening statement by U.S Supreme Court Justice John Stevens emotional dissent on (George W) Bush v. (Albert “Al”) Gore 2000 presidential election challenge which read: “Although we may never know with complete certainty the identity of the winner of this year’s presidential election, the identity of the…
Upcoming Afro-fusion musician Tichaona Gozho, affectionately known as Mdhara Gozho in entertainment circles, has opened up on his musical sojourn leading to the recording of the hit single ‘Dzihwa Mupengo’ (Coronavirus), the Covid-19 pandemic which has gripped the entire world bringing with it new ways of life. Born on 10 September 1982 at St Theresa…
With an eye on making sure musicians are given what they need to succeed in their careers, Edith weUtonga is a musician with a mission. The increasingly popular guitarist has recently been elected vice president of the International Federation of Musicians, a role that will help her as she works towards a stimulating, fair and…
By Elvis Dumba A fast-rising local gospel artist Mawamba Bunjira and top South Africa-based Luyanda Ramatswi are riding on the success of their single collaboration which is making waves on South African radio stations and has been making inroads on the Zimbabwean music scene. The single which is simply titled ‘Prayer’ is a collaboration between…
By Marlvin Ngiza Music Manager, Archford “Tirimusango Wenje” Guvuriro who works with Chief Shumba has challenged Zimbabweans to unite and resist cultural imperialism by western countries. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Wenje encouraged people to bring up their children by teaching them the importance of culture. “In order to preserve our culture, parents…
By Music In Africa The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) on 6 July officially launched the Sound Connects Fund (SCF) with a digital broadcast event from Soda Studio in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event provided viewers with in-depth information about the €4m fund, which will run from 2021 to 2024 and accelerate the development of the…
