At one time the wearing of military clothes caught up with Zimbabweans but it quickly fizzled out after government outlawed it. But there was one person who continued to don the army uniform with ease as it had become his trademark; that man is the towering singer, Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah. Recording under his label…
On the south-western side of the capital city Harare, lies one of Zimbabwe’s oldest suburbs, Highfield, whose name was derived from Highfield Farm on which it stands. The sprawling high density suburb which was established way back in 1935 is endowed with a rich history that stretches from arts, sport and politics to business, health…
HARARE – Internationally renowned stone sculptor and afro- music singer Bryn Taurai Mteki has blasted super star Oliver Mtukudzi’s family for refusing to bury the singer at the National Heroes Acre. Mtukudzi died last Wednesday and was declared a National Hero which meant that he had the privileged of being buried at the national shrine….
HARARE – The burial of music superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi — the first musician to be accorded national hero status -— was unprecedented in many respects. It was the first time a national hero was buried by Nyaradzo Funeral Services, breaking a monopoly that had been enjoyed by the oldest player in the industry. To…
HARARE – Veteran Chimurenga musician Thomas Mapfumo stirred controversy with his remarks on television towards sungura giant Alick Macheso. Mukanya, as the musician is fondly known, speaking on national television said he and the late Oliver Mtukudzi were the only internationally recognised musicians, dragging Macheso’s name in the process. “Vanoziikanwa chete ndini na Oliver, vamwe…
HARARE – Veteran pole dancer Zoey Sifelani is working tirelessly to break the record set by her oft-competitor Beverly “Bev” Sibanda in the Magate Queen Contest. Recently, Bev set the record in the Magate Queen Challenge and Zoey is determined to reset the bar at The Maitlander on February 9 alongside Lady Pee, Ghetto Lady,…
HARARE – Zimbabweans have always been obsessed with looking good and they believe an outfit is not complete without a professionally made-up face. While fashion trends have always been borrowed from other countries as locals seldom come up with their own original trends, Zimbos are outstanding when it comes to imitating and they do it…
HARARE – A wedding is a day to remember not only for the wedded couple but their families and friends in attendance. Back then it used to be food and dance that made people conclude whether it was a perfect wedding or not. Shortages of food or drinks would make people speak badly of a…
HARARE – Sungura music superstar Alick Macheso says he is unfazed about people who believe he uses juju with others calling him Chigure (Nyau dancer). He said there was nothing new about the term Chigure (Nyau) because he was brought up in it and in Malawi it is actually a culture. Instead, Macheso said he…
HARARE – As many writers have said before; “The earth indeed takes back its gift”. Superstar musician Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi — who died onWednesday aged 66 after a long battle with diabetes is one such example. After raising the Zimbabwean flag high through music that he took within the region and internationally, the much-loved lanky…
