JENAGURU musician Clive Malunga claims he has used US$30 000 on musicians’ tombstones. He revealed this after he recently purchased a tombstone for the late mbira artiste Edina “Mbuya Madhuve” Chizema.“Preparations for the tombstone unveiling ceremony are at an advanced stage. I am happy and her family is also happy. It is our hope that…
VETERAN gospel musician, Mechanic Manyeruke who recently turned 80, says his days on earth are numbered. Speaking during the launch of Breeze’s third album held at 7 Arts Theatre in Harare over the weekend, Manyeruke conceded that time was no longer on his side. “Ndava kwekupedzisira kweupenyu because nguva yareba. The Bible says: ‘As for…
STUDYING has never been easy to the majority of people but for Clever Marisa it has become a hobby.Last week he was conferred with a doctorate in Business administration by the African Leadership Institute at a colourful ceremony held at Rainbow Towers in Harare.The just-attained degree comes after 15 other academic and professional qualifications which…
IT’S now over a year since Zimdancehall music icon Soul Jah Love breathed his last, but scores of his admirers still continue flocking to his grave for “inspiration”. Soul Jah Love, who succumbed to diabetes at the age of 31, was buried at Warren Hills in the capital. “At least 10 people visit the grave…
THIS year’s edition of the Chibuku Neshamwari traditional dance competition has been dominated by nyau and mbakumba dance genres. At this year’s finals, set for August 6, Harare and Midlands will showcase nyau while mbakumba, a dance synonymous with Masvingo and meant to celebrate good harvest, will be presented by Dapurahunanzva from Manicaland and Budiriro…
A NEW tell-all book on the late music superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi is on the cards. The book is a sequel to…
VETERAN sungura musician Nicholas Zakaria has expressed his willingness to collaborate with top Zimdancehall artiste Winky D. The Khiama Boys front man believes the collaboration will be an instant hit. “Young musicians are trying their best but they cannot match standards set by Winky D. He is on top of his game and I do not mind…
ON JUNE 9 at 2100 hours, sungura music giant Alick Macheso officially released his 12th career album Tinosvitswa Nashe which was celebrated the following day together with his 54th birthday with a mammoth gig at the Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza. Expectations were high and his shoulders were heavy after the shelving of the album in…
THE OLD musical beat, Kanindo is on the revival path, with artistes such as rising female gospel musician Shantel Sithole releasing chart-topping songs that are reawakening interest in the music genre among Zimbabweans. Kanindo, which originated from East Africa and was popularised in Zimbabwe by liberation war fighters who had received their military training in…
SONGSTRESS Pauline Gundidza has revealed that she has suffered from depression for several years and had to resort to medication to get relief. The mother of two, who has organised a concert meant to raise awareness on mental health on April 9 at Old Hararians Sports Club in the capital, said the situation was complicated…
