ZIMBABWE’s rap king contender Cal Vin (real name Calvin Nhliziyo) has died. The Zikhupan hit-maker, 35, died during the wee hours of Sunday, just after 1AM after he was involved in a hit and run car accident near his home in Luveve 5. Bulawayo. A reliable source confirmed the incident …
Read More »45pc Sex Workers HIV Positive
ABOUT 40 percent of sex workers in Zimbabwe are HIV-positive and have been subjected to some forms of stigma and discrimination which affects their health seeking behaviour. According to Avert — an HIV and Aids data organisation — there are around 44 500 female sex workers in Zimbabwe. Sex workers …
Read More »Macheso Has A Unique Problem, Find Out What It Is
Sungura musician Alick Macheso is reportedly facing a dilemma on selecting instrumentalists for his 12th album currently under recording. Macheso recently pardoned veteran rhythmist Zakaria Zacharia or simply Zaka Zaka to join an already star-studded Orchestra Mberikwazvo. The development means Zaka Zaka joins Tafi Nyamunda, Francis Poto and Mike Maikoro …
Read More »ExQ Bitter About Lack Of Funding In The Music Industry
Rapper Enock “ExQ” Munhenga has expressed disappointment over the state of the local music industry which he said was getting poorer and lacked growth due to lack of financial backing. ExQ, who has become one of the most sought-after entertainers in the country, emerged on the music scene in early …
Read More »Sulu Stirs Political Debate
Dendera crooner Suluman Chimbetu has been a subject of political debate after he was recently seen welcoming student union leader Takudzwa Ngadziore from remand prison at the weekend. The High Court last Friday ordered the release on bail of Ngadziore, the president of the Zimbabwe National Students Union held since …
Read More »Oskido’s father, a veteran Zimbabwean opposition politician, dies
Zimbabwean opposition stalwart and father of SA music impresario Oscar “Oskido’ Mdlongwa, Esaph Mdlongwa, 73, has died. Mdlongwa was a founding member of the country’s biggest opposition, the MDC, established in 1999 and led by the late Morgan Tsvangirai to challenge Robert Mugabe and Zanu-PF. He had been admitted at …
Read More »Distribution Of Tuku’s Estate Set To Begin
The estate of the late music icon Oliver Mtukudzi will soon be distributed after his family approached the Master of the High Court to start the process. The family, through its lawyers Mhishi Nkomo Legal Practice, placed a legal notice for the inspection of the late musician’s estate for 21 …
Read More »Selection For Top Gong Excites JP
Multi-award-winning musician Jah Prayzah has said his nomination among Africa’s music giants for this year’s edition of the African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEAUSA), will encourage him to work extra hard.The musician has been nominated against Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Wiz Kid, Diamond Platinumz, Harmonize, Rayvanny, Tiwa Savage and Eddy Kenzo …
Read More »JUST IN: Jah Prayzah Buys Trucks, Launches Logistics Company
After conquering the local, regional and international music scene; owning a fully equipped recording studio/record label and reportedly owning several properties in and around Harare – Jah Prayzah has launched a logistics company. Making the announcement at midday Thursday, Jah Prayzah said: “I used to push those half cut bricks …
Read More »JP, Sha Sha Nominated For Top Awards
Zimbabwean musicians Jah Prayzah and Sha Sha have been nominated for the prestigious 2020 African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEAUSA).Jah Prayzah has been nominated on the Entertainer of the Year category together other superstars including Burna Boy, WizKid, Innoss B, Diamond Platinumz, Rayvanny, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Harmonize and Eddy Kenzo.Sha …
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