Contemporary musician Hwabaraty who believes that his music is spiritual and brings people together says the Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima) nomination in the Best Alternative category has motivated him to do more. Hwabaraty (real name Japhet Mlauzi) is nominated alongside Tahle WeDzinza, Andy Muridzo and Nkwali. Last year, he won the Outstanding Alternative (Maskandi/Jazz) Music […]
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The month of love under lockdown will see musicians, Samuzik, Berita Khumalo and PJ Flames all releasing music that speaks to the soul on or before Valentine’s Day. Samuzik (real name Sam Siwela) will release the video for his hit song Ngisemathandweni while PJ Flames is set to unveil his first solo project, Ndiwe on […]
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IT may sound bizarre but that is what it is. Farai Chigumbu (16), a Chaplin High Form Four pupil last Saturday made his mark on the creative sector after he successfully hosted the inaugural Midlands Teen Arts Awards (MTAA). The awards which were held virtually in adherence to Covid-19 lockdown regulations were introduced to appreciate […]
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GOSPEL musician, Sipho “Snowy” Ncube describes his nomination at the Zimbabwe Music Awards in the Best Traditional Gospel award as God showing him that nothing is impossible. Snowy is up against Mambo Dhuterere, Vusa Mangena and Kea Love in the Best Traditional Gospel category. The awards will be held on February 20. Snowy, real name […]
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Manyowa continues to burn her fairy tale as one of the country’s finest after receiving two nominations at the 2021 Zimbabwe Music Awards ceremony. The phenomenal gospel diva had an eventful year owing to her impact as an artiste both on and off the stage. Penciled for February 20, the event to be held online […]
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Popular music producers DJ Fantan and Levelz of Chillspot Records have been sentenced to 12 months in prison for hosting a musical bash in Mbare on New Year’s Eve. The two will spend 6 months in prison after the court suspended 6 months from their sentence. DJ Fantan, real name Arnold Kamudyariwa (33), and Levelz, […]
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Renowned rapper, influencer, ambassador, writer, and motivational speaker, Mudiwa Hood has been nominated for this year’s BEFFTA Awards under the Best Man of The Year 2020/21. He announced his nomination on his social media handles expressing how grateful he was for being nominated for the BEFFTA award under the Man Of The Year 2021 category. […]
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Organisers of the New Year’s eve music gig held in Mbare, Harare, have been convicted and are expected to be sentenced today amid submissions by the State to give them deterrent one-year jail terms, minimum, each. Harare provincial magistrate Mrs Vongai Guwuriro is presiding over the case. The gig was organised by Damma, born Simbarashe […]
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THE PPC Zimbabwe Music Awards (PPCZima) 2021 ceremony is going on as planned while the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) awards ceremony will be shelved and replaced by a legends appreciation ceremony to be held next month. The PPCZima awards submission for entries closed on December 31 last year with organisers highlighting that they are […]
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ONLINE comedy sensation Ray Vines of the Mukukuzvi fame is set to take on former Minister of Energy and Power Development, Fortune Chasi, Chibabest in music circles, in a boxing match as part of their comedy charity event. The event dubbed “Mukukuzvi versus Chibabest” will be held at the Harare International Conference Centre on Boxing […]
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