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Actors are not only entertainers but are also role models for a great many members of the public, so their professional and private lives should be exemplary, according to Zimbabwean actor Arnold Gara. Well-known as an actor in such productions as the TV series Wenera, as well as a singer, Gara has set various career…
By Ronnie Chisamba Botswana-based multi-genre artist Nigel Charity Shoko (51) officially released a track dedicated to the late Tapiwa Makore – the 7-year-old Murehwa boy who was beheaded for ritual purposes on 18 September this year. Titled Zano, the reggae song was released on social media platforms on Wednesday last week. Zano is a Shona…
Applications are already coming in from musically-gifted Zimbabweans for the second season of one of Africa’s biggest televised talent searches, Old Mutual Amazing Voices. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said entry for applications opened on October 28, with huge interest among people keen to win the grand prize of US$100 000….
Cassava Fintech International (CFI) has extended its #African&Talented promotion to November 29, 2020, due to public demand. The talent show promotion, which seeks to identify and support talent across the continent, was initially launched in September on the Sasai App. But, according to the company, it has been hugely popular leading to the decision to…
By Anyway Yotamu The Time is Now to find the best voices in Africa. Online entries to Old Mutual Amazing Voices Season 2 opened on 28 October 2020 with a grand prize of US$100 000 up for grabs. This Pan-African acapella singing competition is searching for talented unsigned singing groups from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and…
Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Writer) AFRO-FUSION crooner Nicholas Mazvazva and the Oceanic Breeze Band is set to release a new album before year-end, just in time for the festive holidays. Titled Chipo Changu/ Isipho Sami, the 10-track album was produced and mastered by JD at All On One Music studio in Harare. The new offering comprises…
By Ronnie Chisamba Chitungwiza-born sungura musician Herbert Majeke (37) – aka Herbert Majeke Kangara – officially released his latest single track, Kudzinga Hope, on the first of this month ahead of the proposed launch of his 4-track album, titled Dzinochangamutsa, next week. Kudzinga Hope is a Shona term that literally translates to keeping alert according…
By Ronnie Chisamba Popular reggae and Afrotonic artiste Manzul Wahab Fazilahmed (42) – aka Fuzzy L – dedicated the official release of the much-awaited video for the track Morning Come to his late father. Fuzzy L made the announcement at the launch of the video on social media, on the 4th of this month. The…
The Music In Africa Foundation has announced the grant recipients of the Music In Africa Live (MIAL) project, which was developed to support musicians to earn an income from digital live performances while also supporting capacity-building projects that develop critical skills among professionals using digital means. A total of 23 applications were selected by the MIAL jury, 17 of which…
By Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Reporter) Yesteryear music great Paradzai Mesi of the Njerama Boys appears to be back in form and is busy in the studio working on a new video for the song Wedenga off the album Zviri Pachena. The Njerama Boys frontman, popular for hits such as Tiri Huruva, Goneso, and Wamhanya Makarimwa has…
Mbira icon and Afro Pop star Hope Masike performed at the first edition of the Music in Africa Live, a musical concert hosted by Rooftop Promotions’ Theatre in the Park in the capital, Harare on the 30th of October 2020. Masike was the first artist in a star-studded lineup of young and talented Zimbabwean artists…
Entertainment Reporter Prominent Afro-fusion music maestro Lovemore “Lovezh” Nerudzo is this week set to release a video for his high-flying track I Want To Marry You off his blockbuster project Giant Wanyanya which was unveiled earlier this year. The video, which comes as an early Christmas present for music lovers is expected to lighten up…
Song Details Artist: Raydizz, Midori and Poptain Title: In2You Release: 30 October 2020 ISRC: ZA-56E-20-02849 Composers: Midori Henderson, Ameen Jaleel Matanga, Daniel Kudakwashe Chiweda, Rayhaan Jassat Label: Point Black As he finalises the songs on his upcoming album W.I.E.R.D , Raydizz releases In2You – an uptempo hybrid of dancehall, EDM and Afro-Pop produced by Chiweddar,…
Song Details · Artist: Raydizz, Midori and Poptain · Title: In2You · Release: 30 October 2020 · ISRC: ZA-56E-20-02849 · Composers: Midori Henderson, Ameen Jaleel Matanga, Daniel Kudakwashe Chiweda, Rayhaan Jassat · Label: Point Black As he finalises the songs on his upcoming album W.I.E.R.D , Raydizz releases In2You – an uptempo hybrid of dancehall,…
Zimbabwean singer, songwriter and musician Gemma Griffiths has revealed the accompanying video ‘Ndinewe – TZ Remix’, featuring two of Tanzania’s finest artists Linex and Barakah The Prince. The clip is a Covid19 approved collaboration between an incredible team, Shawn Ogulu filming in Durban – South Africa and Director Ivan filming in Dar es Salam. The…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa One of the country’s leading music recording companies, Diamond Studio has vowed to change the fortunes of Congolese singer Allan Desolo B who has released a music video titled ‘I Love You’. Speaking at the official launch of the video, Diamond Studio boss Steady Munyanyi said they had inked a contract with…
By Ronnie Chisamba Gospel-jazz songbird Morren Nengomasha (27) has penned and released her latest single offering, Matiparadza, a tribute to the late Tapiwa Makore – a 7-year-old Murehwa boy who was a victim of a gruesome ritual murder on the 18th of last month. The song blends gospel, jazz and Shona rhetorical prose to tell…
By Own Correspondent A South African-based Hip Hop artiste is making waves with a new extended play (EP) record entitled ‘ThrowBack Chronicles’ which he made renditions of popular classing songs . In an interview from his Cape Town base, Knowledge Muvuti affectionately known as Chronnic revealed that the new project was inspired by popular old school…
Entertainment Reporter AFRO-FUSION musician Lovemore Nerudzo has expressed delight with the response which his latest musical project, Giant Wanyanya received, despite the stringent Covid-19 lockdown measures which had crippled the showbiz industry. Giant Wanyanya – a 10-track offering – comprises the hit songs I Want To Marry You and Vandinotemba Naye which are currently receiving…
Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Writer) UPCOMING Sungura musician Mun Elly and The Maestros has released a new single track titled Sasa Munyu. The new offering which follows his debut single aptly titled Ida Rudo has breathed a new lease of life into his fledgling career. Recorded at renowned Bulawayo-based Danmag Studios, Sasa Munyu has proved that…
By Ronnie Chisamba South Africa-based upcoming Zimdancehall artist, Evelyn Malovu (38) – aka Queen Eve – yesterday officially released her debut single on YouTube and other social media platforms. Titled Tirivaviri, the track is a Shona love song. Produced by Jah Agent at his Yards Salute Production Records, the single features one of Soldier Love’s musical…
By Ronnie Chisamba Artists of Hope, a group of 126 musicians – comprising members of Zimbabwe Musicians Union (ZIMU) and Creative Arts Union – joined the nation to afford the late multi-talented artist Delroy ‘Scara’ Maripakwenda a befitting farewell at Warren Hills Cemetry on Tuesday this week. The late Scara was not a member of…
Zimnat, a leading financial service provider in the country has honoured rising musical sensation Jah Master of the “Hello Mwari” fame through a treat to some of their products and services. The honour is in recognition of his contribution in making life better during the COVID-19 induced nation lockdown through his song which has become…
As Shoko Festival’s week-long digital offering kicks off the festival’s team have announced their second batch of headline acts. This year, Zimbabwe’s longest-running urban festival will run from 21 to 27 September 2020 where all sessions and performances will be screened live onto Shoko Festival’s Facebook page and their website. This year’s iteration, dubbed “The…
By Admire Zaemba The Covid-19 pandemic has affected human beings in all facets of life and even threatened to wipe the human race on earth. In the midst of the Covi-19 pandemic, the Harare based seasoned gospel musician Poem Shoko and The Messengers of Christ composed a power-packed single track titled Kana Vanhu Vangu #Corona…
By Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Reporter) HIGH-FLYING Afro-fusion musician Lovemore “Lovezh” Nerudzo has managed to cement his position in the showbiz industry if results from the weekly radio charts are anything to go by. The Brave Stars Band maintained dominance on the National FM Top 20 charts with the hit song Elengina off the blockbuster album…
By Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Reporter) Afro-fusion music star Lovemore “Lovezh” Nerudzo has unveiled a new video for Elengina off his 2019 blockbuster project Mwari Mupenyu. The video comes barely a week after the 35-year old Brave Stars Band leader rattled the market with his latest album Giant Wanyanya which is currently receiving favourable airplay across…
Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Reporter) Rising Afro-fusion musician Belmore Mtandwa of the Letty Letty fame has roped in seasoned singer Tocky Vibes on his latest project Ngatifare. The duo worked together on a love song titled Anondida. Other tracks on Mtandwa’s forthcoming second album expected to be launched online on 23 September are Chidembo, Letty Letty,…
Song Details Title: We Party All Night Artists: Rymez, Garry Mapanzure, Soko Matemai Producers: Rymez Composers: Rodney Hwingwiri, Garry Mapanzure, Marshall Muchenje ISRC Code: ZA-56E-20-01228 Girl I’m in love with youIf we meet to part, then let’s party booAnd I’ll depart with youCause this right here is just me and youAnd you feel it too…
Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Reporter) High-flying sungura musician Lovemore Nerudzo aka Lovezh’s plug track I Want to Marry You off his latest album Giant Wanyanya has set social media ablaze, triggering a dancing competition on Facebook. The one-month long dance contest which will see the winner walking away with US$50, requires an individual or group to…
Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Reporter) For many, the coronavirus-induced national lockdown has negatively affected various facets of life ranging from work, school, travel and tourism, leisure and sport among others but for 14-year old Soga Siasitumuzira it was a blessing in disguise as it enabled him to focus on his long cherished dream of being a…
By Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Reporter) Hip-hop star Elmac has released his fifth album titled Handisi Bho cementing his foothold as an accomplished recording artiste. The 15-track album features the plug track EP Dance which has since gone viral on social networks. EP Dance, a stylish dance song which the artiste hopes his fans would enjoy…
By Arts Correspondent ZIM – SA based Afro-Jazz artist Precious Hanya has urged local musicians to be original, courageous as well as to stop copying foreigners, while he also advises Zimbabweans to support and accommodate local talent. Hanya implored local artists to invent themselves and not be copycats. “Singers should have a sense of originality,…
By Arts Correspondent Being an orphan is often accustomed to a harsh upbringing and this is aptly captured in a new single by a Bulawayo based artiste. The 19-year-old Tamuka Vengesayi who is a reggae artiste told this publication that the song ‘Nherera Munhuwo’ is an encouragement for the society to support orphans especially now…
Zimbabwe’s music producers have a unique role to play in the creation of the country’s musical library, especially in ensuring product quality that is equal to the best in Africa and the rest of the world. One man who is up to that challenge is Mono Mukundu, a seasoned professional who is keen to see…
By Nimrod Ushe (Arts and Culture Correspondent) Peresu Chikono is one of the prominent Zimbabwean traditional dancers of his time. Born in 1938, at Chikuku in Bikita, he stood as one of the Chinyambera traditional dance shining stars. The traditional dance guru has performed his exuberant dances overseas, at a regional level and locally at…
By Ronnie Chisamba South Africa based Zimbabwean Afro-jazz artiste, Precious Hanya (38) – aka Mr. P – has made a comeback by releasing a new single after a hiatus. Titled Muramba Doro the song tells the story of an elder brother who torments family as a result of drinking beer. The young brother who witnesses…
Memories of Selmor Mtudzi’s successful Dehwe reNzou album launch willbe rekindled today Friday 10 July as the Diva rebroadcasts the event onZimbolive and her Facebook page. Speaking about the rebroadcast, Selmor Mtukudzi’s publicist, ReginaldChapfunga said “We are really excited about the rebroadcast set fortoday at 8 pm as it will give our fans from all…
By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Zimbabwe burst with Zimbabwean pride at the weekend when Sha Sha made history after winning the first-ever BET Award for the country in as many years. “What just happened!!! A BET thank you! My people back at home all over the word man,” Sha Sha tweeted. The 25-year-old singer won Viewer’s Choice: Best New International…
It’s really hard to miss the high energy and talent of the confident, freshly dressed duo when they arrive in any room. The innovative sound captured in all of their music, that the rest of the world will soon know, comes from no other than TK Savage and Keith Wonder, who make up the group…
UNICEF, in partnership with Econet Wireless and ZiFM Stereo is launching The Internet of Good Things (IoGT) through a virtual live music show featuring Jah Prayzah, Gemma Griffiths, Tamy Moyo, Long John, Nutty O and Asaph. The event will be aired live on ZiFM Radio as well as streamed through ZiFM, UNICEF Zimbabwe and Econet Wireless Facebook…
By Ronnie Chisamba A Harare R’n’ B rising artiste, Russel Tawanda Matinyarare (26), has released his latest track on YouTube and other social media platforms. The Shona track, Rudo Mutoro, was only released on social media this week due to delays caused by the current countrywide Covid-19 induced lockdown. Literally translated, Rudo Mutoro means the…
Eswatini Hip Hop artists Greg XV and Malcolm.E have partnered on a new lockdown track called ‘Quarantine’. The song is dedicated to everyone going through a difficult time during the COVID-19 pandemic and was inspired by an appreciation for their American Peace Corps volunteer friends who were forced to return to their home country due…
By Ronnie Chisamba Zimdancehall and reggae songbird, Lindsay Mildred Munyikwa, and internationally renowned Zimbabwean filmmaker and cinematographer, Artwell Mukonyora (aka Angel Arts) released the former’s much-awaited video. Titled Makatendeka, the musical video compliments a track with the same title. The track is purely a dancehall song with an unquestionable gospel flavour. Depicting God’s divine grace…
As DStv continues to celebrate Africa Month through May, music is being recognised as a key contributor to African culture and a range of programmes will reinforce this recognition. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the music programmes were part of a number of celebratory screenings on various DStv channels…
