Music
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Music needs discipline: Kotk
By Alfred Tembo Upcoming dancehall musician, Kotk real name Lloyd Bangu, has urged young artistes across Zimbabwe never to abandon their education at the expense of talents. Speaking on how he manages his musical talents and school, Kotk says there has always been a rule in his life where he prioritises education over anything else.…
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Josh TG Optimistic of Debut Album Success
By Ronnie Chisamba Hip hop’s new kid on the block, Josh TG – real name Jushua Godobo – is optimistic his recently released 12-track album Mandiso, launched on social media platforms a fortnight ago, will propel him to stardom. Affectionately known as Palmer in hip hop circles, the 27-year-old Marondera-born musician developed a passion for…
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Rooftop Promotions announce FaB Ovation as guest artists for this week’s Friday Concert
Rooftop Promotions announce the jazz group FaB Ovation Band as their guest artists for this week’s Jazz and Soul Friday Night hosted by Theatre in the Park. The admission is $5 (advance) and $10 (gate). The concert will start at 7 PM with the gates opening at 6 PM. For bookings, the public can contact…
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TIP’s Jazz and Soul Friday Night to host Nancy Mutize
Rooftop Promotions and Dollarbill Entertainment organized musical concert ‘Jazz and Soul Friday Night’ will this week host rising mbira fusion artist Nancy Mutize fondly known as Nasibo. The concert which happens at Theatre in the Park (TIP) will start at 7 PM until 10 PM and the admission is $5. Tickets are being sold at…
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Soul Sessions Mania This Saturday At Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre
By King Mura An exciting entertainment programme awaits revelers this Saturday at one of the buzzing joints in the capital. Dubbed ‘Soul Sessions’, the event is a brainchild of 20-year-old Lynn Ruvarashe Matsvimbo that caters to different art genres and will be held at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre in Eastlea. “Soul Sessions is an art…
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Sulu’s Good Friday promise guarantees entertainment galore for fans
Dendera crooner Sulumani Chimbetu has promised a flawless act this coming Friday in the capital. Sulu, as he is affectionately known by his legion of fans will be performing on Good Friday at Jasen Little Theatre According to the Dendera Kings manager, Calton Muparutsa, fans should brace for a ‘big’ treat from the ex-air force…
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Feli’s Friday Show: An Upcoming Album Teaser
By Arts Correspondent The rising songbird Feli Nandi will be performing at a popular joint in Harare on Friday. The music diva who burst on the music scene a few years after having been Mbeu and Mhodzi Tribe’s backing vocalist who has seen her solo career steadily rising will serenade her growing legion of fans…
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Gwevedzi Afro Acoustics Band to grace Theatre in the Park this Friday
Gwevedzi Afro Acoustics Band is performing this week at Theatre in the Park on the ‘Jazz and Soul Friday Night’ concert organized by Rooftop Promotions in partnership with Dollarbill Entertainment. The concert starts at 6 PM going down to 9 PM and the tickets are going for only $5 advance and $10 at the entrance.…
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1NO embarks on a solo musical project
By Goodwell Kazingizi Kadoma-based multi-talented Rapper 1NO is set to release a new music project. Born Tafadzwa Takunda Dodzo, 1NO or DOIC (Destiny of One Child) as he is affectionately known by his legion of fans, said the project is nearing completion and will be availed to the fans as soon as he finishes…
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All Set for Maizon ‘Orange’ Show
A gender champion and musician, Maizon Tazvitya will belt his catalog of gems in the capital at Old Mutual Theatre at Alliance Francaisse on Thursday. The show dubbed ‘Orange the World End Violence Against Women Now!’ is promising to be a harbinger of the Ancient Tribes’ frontman’s s continued fight against women abuse. “I reckon…
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Gateway Stream Music is the NAMA “Promoter Of The Year 2022”
Zimbabwe’s first Pay-Per-View platform Gateway Stream Music was named the Promoter of the Year 2022 at the prestigious National Arts Merits Awards. The event was held at the iconic Harare International Hotel & Conference Centre (HICC) over the weekend. “Promoter of the Year – Gateway Stream. An innovative company/ organization that has pioneered unique Arts…
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Dzika Mutumwa Choir to drop 10th album
By Lloyd Rabaya Renowned traditional gospel choir Dzika Mutumwa has promised their legion of fans a musical delicacy when they launch their 10th album in April. Also known as the International Apostolic Faith Mission Church Choir, the 11-member group has over the years managed to touch many souls, heal and preach through their music. Formed…
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Zimbabwe Music Industry Has a Lot of Potential: Mafokofoko
By Goodwell Kazingizi Veteran musician and songwriter Macwillis Foster Khamanga popularly known in the music circles as Mafokofoko says the music industry in this country has the potential to scale to greater heights. Speaking during an online interview with this publication, the Gweru-born maestro noted that despite the adverse challenges that mar the…
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Macheso descends on Theatre in The Park
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…
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Prophet T Freddy bounces back with new single
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…
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King Jae’s ‘Valentine Gift’
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…
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Pfumela represents Zimbabwe in Tanzania
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…
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Legend Biggie Tembo’s son promises fireworks on Friday show
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…
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Gemma Griffiths Releases Sophomore E.P.
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…
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Talented young Zimdancehall artiste to release a new single
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…
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Jazz and Soul Friday concert resumes at Theatre in the Park this week
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…
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Miss Tee’s Zimdancehall journey impeded by financial constraints
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…
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Musician Dorcas Moyo reflects on successful career in 2021
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…
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T-Hustle shares 2022 career, business and personal development resolutions
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…
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Hip-hop’s man of the moment celebrates birthday in style
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…
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Female Zimdancehall artistes marginalised: Empress Massina
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…
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Seh Calaz descends on Kadoma
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…
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Kadoma continues to dish out massive entertainment in spite of COVID-19
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!…
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ADC crew scoops Mr P’s inaugural dance award
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…
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Chakafukidza continues to bring glory for T-Hustle and Russel Tawanda
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…
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Mr P Officially Launches Mixed Bag
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…
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Kadoma Gospel Choir launches album
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…
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Mr P jets in for “Mixed Bag”
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…
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Rachel J teases new single
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…
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Mr. P’s “Mixed bag” an instant hit
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…
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Amazing talent kicks off ACCES 2021
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…
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Takudzwa Chihambakwe strikes again with another hit song
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…
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Adele’s spectacular One Night Only special comes exclusively to M-Net
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,…
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Musician 2 Shots set to release precursors
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.…
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Feli Nandi ready for her Friday concert in Harare
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…
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Mr Chocolate promises fireworks
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…
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Zimbabwe and its citizens inspire me: Musician Vee Mhofu
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,”…
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Zimdancehall artiste Haze Spiff back with a bang
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…
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Hon Tawaz using music to inspire social change
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…
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Jonah Chivasa comes out of his shell with Fevha
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…