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The newly-crowned monarch, 74, allowed the Band of the Welsh Guards to perform the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll’’s 1989 hit “The Best” during the changing of the guard in front of the royal residence in London on Friday, according to video footage shared by Forces News. They were joined …

Nigerian trumpeter, Nathaniel Bassey’s music hyped the Africa Day gospel concert at Celebration Centre in Borrowdale.‌ At the show dubbed “Fearless Praise”, the singer also exchanged valuable and life-changing notes with local artists. However, the main scare around the concert was centred on whether the star was going to jet …

Michael “Magz” Magondo and hip-hop star Holy Ten have released a collaborative album titled The New Bhundu Boyz. Magz said it had been his dream to release music that is appreciated by fans around the country. Following his discovery by Holy Ten last year, Magz was signed at Samanyanga Sounds together …

By MazzeltovThe weekend is upon us – and as usual, it is packed with events while some of Zimbabwe’s top artists are globetrotting, showcasing local music in all its forms. This weekend’s package is as follows: Straight Outta Africa23Music lovers in the United Kingdom take time to chill at yet …

The filming of the major TV series Blade Runner 2099 in Belfast has been delayed. BBC News NI understands a strike by Hollywood TV and film writers is one of the factors behind the postponement, with filming unlikely to resume before spring 2024. The series, based on the iconic Blade …

Local artistes are putting the final touches to their rehearsals making sure that they are in tip-top shape tomorrow when they perform at the Soul CookOut. The fourth edition of the food and music extravaganza is set for The Barn in Bulawayo where Kinah The Music, Msiz’Kay, Charles Mahlaba, Thandy …

Sam Smith has cancelled upcoming concerts in Birmingham and Glasgow on doctors’ advice, after having to stop Wednesday’s Manchester gig just four songs in due to “a vocal cord injury”. A spokesperson for the “heartbroken” star, 31, said on Instagram that medics recommended a “complete vocal rest”. “If they keep …

The highly revered Southern African music and arts festival, Zimfest Live, will return in July this year in the United Kingdom in celebration of African music, art and culture.  As has become the norm, some of Zimbabwe’s best musicians will have an opportunity to showcase their artworks at this high-octane …

Celebrities and fans have paid tribute to Tina Turner, the soul star behind hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It, who has died aged 83. Beyoncé said she was the “epitome of passion and power”, while Sir Mick Jagger called her a “wonderful friend” and …

Nigerian Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has been released on bail after spending days in detention for allegedly assaulting a police officer, local media report. His lawyer Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika told Punch website that Kuti – the son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti -was released on Tuesday night after meeting bail conditions. …