VETERAN musician Somandla “Mafia” Ndebele says the current lockdown and ban on entertainment events as a measure to contain coronavirus (Covid-19) is a passing phase despite the challenges that it has brought. The singer said Covid-19 has not only affected them as artists but all sectors of the economy. “This is a difficult period and…
BULAWAYO-BASED 22-year-old Ebenezer Cliff Madamba has dropped a single featuring Nigerian artist Ademokun Oluwafemi Daniel, otherwise known as Femceed. Madamba, known in music circles as E-Mad dropped a fire-packed track titled The One, a musical cocktail of Nigerian musical sentiments blended with that of Zimbabwe. The project, which is likely to see the two youngsters…
GOSPEL music outfit Vabati VaJehova is bringing hope to the people at a time the country is facing the coronavirus (Covid-19) threat. The group has come up with a new song titled Zvichanaka which is a message to all the troubled souls affected by various situations, coronavirus included. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the…
OUTSPOKEN singer Hosiah Chipanga believes the current lockdown will soon fail if nothing is done to address the food situation in the country. He says lockdown works for the rich who have surplus and can store food in their houses unlike the poor who live hand to mouth. Chipanga says leaders should consider things from…
VETERAN filmmaker and actor Ben Mahaka, says working with budding filmmakers is an opportunity to learn and those shutting them out are only hurting themselves. This follows his role in the popular series Wadiwa Wepamoyo which centres on “ghetto youths” directed by Derby Bheta, which has won the hearts of many. Mahaka is in the…
RISING female Tonga gospel music sensation Abigail Mwembe, pictured, has postponed the launch of her second album following the outbreak of coronavirus. Mwembe has for the past few weeks been busy preparing for the live recording of the yet to be titled album. The launch had been scheduled for the Bulawayo Amphitheatre this month-end. The…
©️ POET Abel Mauchi has written a poem on coronavirus (Covid-19) with a message to the public and the authorities, saying the virus is not selective. The Gutu-bred wordsmith, whose popularity has risen after his poems went viral on social media, centres his message on the World Health Organisation awareness campaign on hygiene, discouraging handshakes,…
CONTROVERSIAL dancehall singer Uncle Epaton, pictured, says his family actually prays for him and his music to prosper despite the dirty lyrics. The chanter revealed this during a session of Bachelors Couch, a celebrity interview hosted by singer Tocky Vibes at the clothing outlet — Bachelors Republic. This was the second session of the couch…
©️ COMEDIENNE Madam Boss can not wait for her first appearance in Nollywood with her version of a Nigerian movie scene. She recently announced that she had landed an acting role in a Nigerian movie, Chronicles of Malachi. Directed by Henry Obidi, Madam Boss will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with the likes of…
©️ SEVERAL musicians have had to delay launching their 2020 albums due the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak which has resulted in a national lockdown and ban on entertainment events and gatherings. Singers Jah Prayzah, Suluman Chimbetu and Tryson Chimbetu who were targeting releasing albums this month have since deferred the launch dates. Dancehall singer Tocky Vibes…
