HARARE – The Phoenix and Harare Male Voice Choirs are widely regarded as the oldest existing choral groups in Zimbabwe. The Harare Male Voice Choir was formed by members of the Royal Air Force stationed at Cranborne Barracks in Harare in 1941 while The Phoenix Choir, formerly known as the Caledonian Society Choir came into…
HARARE – Not so long ago Extra Large-a musical duo made of Jimmy Mangezi and Norman Manwere really loomed large. Then, their witty lyrics almost always propelled them onto music charts and into major concerts at home and abroad. But the emergence of Zimdancehall as a serious musical force saw Extra Large and many other…
HARARE – Multi-talented Dalma Chiwereva, who has excelled as a dancer and actress, is now into music. Chiwereva collaborated with popular music producer Tapiwa “Maselo” Jera on a just-released song titled “Male Male” which is attracting a lot of air play on local radio stations. Chiwereva, who is set to embark on a three-month-long European…
HARARE – Barely a day after releasing the video for Sendekera, his collaboration with South African powerhouse, Mafikizolo, Jah Prayzah has announced plans to collaborate with Nigerian music star Davido. Though details about the collaboration were still sketchy yesterday, the Watora Mari singer and Davido confirmed the impending duet on YouTube. “It’s going down Nigeria,…
HARARE – Rhumba outfit Diamond Musica will launch a new single titled Diamond Fire at New Ambassador Hotel’s Fortress House of Rhumba tonight. According to Diamond Musica leader, Pitshou Lumiere, the new single was produced by award-winning producer, Oskid. “Oskid is a very professional producer, and he is on top of his game. He is…
HARARE – Highlanders were thrown into turmoil yesterday, for the second day running, as coach Erol Akbay continues to refuse to attend training demanding the club pay him his outstanding dues. The Dutchman did not attend the club’s training session on Tuesday and yesterday as well vowing to remain at home until he gets his…
HARARE – Highlanders forward Roderick Mutuma had low-key birthday celebrations yesterday as he focuses his attention on Sunday’s league match against Shabanie Mine at Barbourfields Stadium. The forward, who turned 29 yesterday, had a disappointing 2016 with his former side Dynamos where he was often accused of not taking his game seriously and was part…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe men’s basketball team says they are confident of outclassing South Africa to qualify for the 2017 AfroBasket championships to be held in Congo-Brazzaville in August. Zimbabwe travel to Johannesburg later this month to take part in the two-match play off against South Africa. Emmanuel Mukandi’s side was in Group A of…
HARARE – Sungura ace, Alick Macheso was overwhelmed by the support and love shown to him by fellow musicians as they mobbed him during the City Sports Bar’s Monday Jam Session this week. Participating at the popular Jam Session on Monday for the first time, Macheso said the gathering was a noble initiative that should…
HARARE – Multi-talented musician Leonard Zhakata will soon release a new album titled Mutungadzese Extended, his camp has revealed. Zhakata made history when three of his songs Madam Boss, Zvine Mwaka and Moyo Wekutenda from his latest album Mutugadzese scooped first, second and third prize respectively in the 2016 Radio Zimbabwe Coca-Cola Top 50 hit…
