HARARE – One of Zimbabwe’s talented musicians and arguably the super star of his own generation — Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi has died aged 66 — after a long battle with diabetes. The lanky musician died yesterday at Harare’s Avenues Clinic where he was rushed after his health suddenly deteriorated. His death comes almost nine years…
HARARE – Veteran jazz musician Jeys Marabini has hailed sungura giant Alick Macheso for his illustrious work in the music industry. Receiving his best jazz musician award from Coca-Cola at Rainbow Towers yesterday, Marabini said Macheso is an encouragement to other musicians to keep working hard. “Macheso is someone we look up to as he…
HARARE – Superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi failed to attend the ZBC Coca-Cola winners’ prize-giving ceremony held at a local hotel yesterday in Harare due to an undisclosed illness. Popularly known as Samanyanga, Mtukudzi received the “Veteran Musician Honorary Award” in absentia courtesy of Radio Zimbabwe Coca-Cola Top 50. “Samanyanga failed to be with us today…
HARARE – Gospel musician Respina Patai, better known as Mai Patai has urged men to support their partners in music and not suppress their talents. Receiving her award after coming third in the Radio Zimbabwe Coca-Cola top 50 count down, making her the first woman to attain a top three spot, Mai Patai said men should…
HARARE – Zimdancehall chanter Enzo Ishall, popular for his controversial lyrics, is a prayerful man after all! Enzo Ishall told radio listeners, television viewers and other musicians at the 2018 ZBC Coca-Cola charts prize-giving event held yesterday at a local hotel in Harare that he is “an example of God’s favour and grace.” “Pazvese…
HARARE – South Africa-based raunchy dancer Beverly “Bev” Sibanda on Sunday stormed the stage during Enzo Ishall’s performance in the neighbouring country and performed the controversial Magate song much to the delight of many. Ever since the release of the song, several women have gone into a frenzy trying to outsmart each other in a…
BULAWAYO – Bulawayo’s Nhimbe Trust in partnership with Harare-based arts development organisation Savanna Trust will this year embark on a unique project for intercultural dialogue, aptly titled “Relinking Communities Through Culture”. The project is supported by Culture at Work Africa (Cawa), a consortium of eight African, European and international partners whose mission is to promote…
HARARE – Fans in the United Kingdom have been reportedly pushing to block Jah Prayzah from performing in the European country in April owing to his close links with the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) which stands accused of shooting civilians. Jah Prayzah, the ZDF ambassador, is billed to share the stage with Winky D, Jah…
HARARE – Youthful musician Tocky Vibes has released a song in which he voices concern over the conduct of soldiers who beat up his pregnant wife and manager during the recent disturbances. Tocky condemns the indiscriminate bashing of the public in a song titled Zviri Nani which he said is unjustified. He said the soldiers…
HARARE – A new musical video, Kwedu, by rising musician Potifa Mopo, showcases the beauty of Nyanga. Nyanga, located in the eastern highlands of the country, boasts of centres of attractions inform of falls, game parks, forts and mountains. Nyangombe Falls, Mutarazi Falls, Nyamuziwa, Pungwe Gorge and Falls, Trout Hatchery, Rhodes Museum, Nyanga National Park,…
