HARARE – Sungura giant Alick Macheso has had a successful 2018 following the release of his latest album Dzinosvitsa Kure and ended the year on a high with a number of successful gigs. The album carries popular tracks such as Ndakakutadzirei, Kudzwai and Pfuma Yacho which have been received by his legion of fans. He…
HARARE – Mbira music lovers this year found solace following the opening of Red Café in the capital’s Harare Street. Following the demise of Book Café where mbira nights were popular, Red Café became a haven for the genre’s lovers and artistes. The club dedicated every Sunday for the genre at their place which has…
HARARE – City Sports Bar’s weekly musical event, Jam Session, is not continuing in 2019 after running for the past two years. Biggie Chinoperekwei, the joint proprietor, revealed to the Daily News yesterday. “Jam session is not continuing. It’s taking a break as we want to redefine and re-strategise it,” he said. “Owing to economic…
HARARE – Marondera has become a haven for Zimdancehall musicians to showcase their talents, thanks to Werras Entertainment. Werras which started operations in September has since hosted a number of singers among them Killer T and Freeman. The opening gig saw musicians Mathias Mhere, Andy Muridzo, Seh Calaz, Hwindi Prezident and Killer T performing. Venue…
HARARE – Zimbabwe-born rapper Fennie “Dizzle” Mukuze (24), who is slowly making a mark in Kent, England, is determined to perform in Bulawayo and Masvingo someday as part of cherishing cities in which his father nurtured his music career. The University of Kent popular music graduate credits his father for inspiring him to take up…
HARARE – It is that time of the year again when the nation celebrates the coming of the New Year. As 2018 folds, churches are reflecting on the past year and giving spiritual projections of what to expect in the coming year. A number of church leaders have concurred that 2018 has been a tough…
HARARE – The annual Radio Zimbabwe Coca-Cola Top 50 which traditionally brews shockers looks set to do exactly that again this year. Baba Harare’s song The Reason Why, Obert Chari’s Mebo and Zimdancehall star Enzo Ishall’s Kanjiva were among the most popular songs of 2018 but the three songs might not guarantee their entry into…
HARARE – The 2018 will end on a high in as far as showbiz is concerned with a number of gigs lined up in and outside the capital. Mukanya ends peace tour Chimurenga music guru Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo will tonight complete his much-hyped Peace Tour with a performance at Club Hideout. The gig was initially set…
HARARE – Television personality and Zimdancehall musician Oscar Pambuka has described his recent jail experience as an eye-opener. Pambuka who was initially jailed for 30 months along with former Zanu PF Member of Parliament for Highfield, Psychology Maziwisa, for defrauding the Zimbabwe Power Company of $12 650 was released on bail after serving two weeks….
HARARE – One cannot talk about comedy in Zimbabwe without mentioning Bustop TV, an online television that has been popularised by comic characters Gonyeti and Magi. Their journey to stardom hasn’t been easy as they have faced all manner of challenges. For instance, at one point Bustop TV stopped production for a month after a…
