HARARE – Self-proclaimed Ninja President Wallace “Winky D” Chirumiko used the Zim Dancehall Shutdown 2013 Concert at the Harare Gardens on Friday night to demonstrate that he still remains the undisputed king of the genre. Against the backdrop of unrelenting claims that Winky D’s dancehall throne is under serious threat from dozens of promising artistes…
BULAWAYO – Gukurahundi atrocities that befell Zimbabwe African People’s Union (Zapu) supporters in the early years of independence have been revisited by a new book titled Guveya. The book by the 26-year-old Crispen Ndlovu is the latest attempt to tackle the emotive post-independence political disturbances. Ndlovu told the Daily News that his book documents part…
HARARE – Afro-fusion artiste Alexio Kawara has postponed the launch of a Christmas special single titled Zvazvinhu to December 24. The launchwhich was set for this afternoon, has been deferred to allow the Shaina hit-maker to recover from a broken leg he sustained in an accident on Friday. On the fateful day, Alexio was knocked…
HARARE – Rising songstress Tariro “Tariro Negitare” Ruzvidzo is relishing tomorrow’s high-profile gig at 7 Arts in which she will share the stage with Zimbabwe music legend Oliver Mtukudzi and South Africa’s Zahara. Tariro Negitare, a product of the Book Café’s Sistaz Open Mic that has uncovered several top female artistes, believes playing on the…
HARARE – Upcoming artiste Bertha Nzombe is on a mission to popularise gospel music in her entertainment-starved home area of Chipinge. The 26-year-old gospel musician, who has two gospel albums under her belt, believes being based in a remote area is not a handicap at all. “I choose to perform in Chipinge because there are …
HARARE – Dancehall artiste Darlington “Dadza D” Zhanje used the Dettol Nugget Concert at the 7 Arts Theatre on Saturday night to prove once more that he is indeed the “Prince of Fire”. Dadza D delivered an explosive performance during the gig dubbed “Celebrating Zim Artistes gig” that also featured other equally competitive dancehall stars….
HARARE – Popular musician Alexio Kawara, who was knocked down by a car on Friday night, is recuperating at Parirenyatwa Hospital after doctors successfully operated him on his right leg. Don Gwese, Kawara’s manager, told Daily News that the Shaina singer was recovering well from the broken leg he sustained moments after his own vehicle…
HARARE – Prominent wheel spinner Deon “DJ Smoove” Fulton’s death in a car accident yesterday morning has plunged Zimbabwe’s entertainment industry into mourning. DJ Smoove, who was reportedly driving alone, was involved in the fatal crash near Sam Levy’s Village. The fabled DJ, who recently remixed King Shaddy’s Sister Gire, was reportedly coming from a…
JOHANNESBURG – Singer Ringo Madlingozi’s tax fraud case was postponed in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court yesterday for him to seek legal assistance from the State. “His request for a lawyer from the Legal Aid Board has not been sorted out yet,” prosecutor Nerisa Reddy told the court. He allegedly owed money to the SA Revenue…
HARARE – There was commotion in Mbare yesterday when visiting Jamaican dancehall artiste Turbulence paid an unexpected visit to Harare’s oldest ghetto. Turbulence, real name Sheldon Campbell, had just finished presenting awards to winners of the recently held King of Dancehall clash held at City Sports Centre in Harare on Friday at Star FM, when…
