By Paidashe Mandivengerei UPCOMING Zimdancehall artist, King Prittel has made sensational claims that chanter, Enzo Ishall breached intellectual property rights, stealing his newly released track, ‘Vanodheerera (Hausi muroyi)’ from him. Speaking to NewZimbabwe.com, the Zvishavane based musician spoke on why he believed the fast rising dancehall star stole his song “Dai ndairoya” and turned it
By Paidashe Mandivengerei THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has joined the nation in mourning Mbira music maestro, Sekuru Gweshe who passed away on Sunday in Harare. Sekuru Gweshe, real name, David Gweshe died aged 74, losing a battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by three wives and 23 children. In a statement
By Paidashe Mandivengerei MULTI award winning gospel musician, Janet Manyowa headlined a rich line up of performances this Saturday at the official opening of Culture Week commemorations at the Glamis Arena, Harare. This year’s commemorations, themed, “African Royalty – Our Heritage” ran from the 18th to the 25th of May. Renowned sungura artist, Alick Macheso,
By Paidashe Mandivengerei FAST rising Zimdancehall chanter, Enzo Ishall has made sensational claims he was being threatened and physically abused by fellow artists who follow him to concerts. Enzo, real name Stephen Mamhare, said he now turns down gigs held in Harare because of musicians and their ‘minions’ who have the motive of destroying his
By Paidashe Mandivengerei UNITED KINGDOM based socialite and businesswoman, Olinda Chapel on Monday poked fun at her ex-husband and rapper Stunner’s “marital problems” saying it’s an honest truth that his predicament made her happy. This comes after Stunner and his wife, Dyonne rowed on social media following the artist’s bad behaviour at his birthday party
By Paidashe Mandivengerei THE Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has cried foul over government owned, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) which owes musicians royalties worth over $700 000 accrued since 2012. ZIMURA executive director, Polisile Ncube Chimhini told the parliamentary committee led by Binga North legislator, Prince Dubeko Sibanda Monday that all efforts to recover royalties
Channel24 Taylor Swift has been hinting as to what fans can expect from her new album, which is as yet untitled. The singer was interviewed by Entertainment Weekly for their most recent cover and spoke all about the upcoming collection of songs, her life, her inspirations and Easter Eggs. About her inspiration during the Reputation-era
By Showbiz Reporter It is the homecoming season and former Noisettes frontwoman, Shingai will grace the stage at the 9th edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards in London on the 25th of May as the headline performer at the awards gala. The music star’s performance is coming at a time when she just dropped a
By Staff Reporter Gospel music lovers in the United Kingdom are in for a treat as the UK Summer Gospel Festival roars into life this Saturday. The show, headlined by the country’s leading gospel outfits, energetic gospel ensemble ZimPraise, Sabastian Magacha and Minister Mahendere will be staged at the New Bingley Hall in Birmingham. The
By Paidashe Mandivengerei RISING hip hop artist, King98 proved to be a force to reckon with at his album launch held this Wednesday. The 21 year old, attracted African music superstars, Davido, Nasty C and Rowlene to Harare for the launch. The African luminaries gave music lovers the perfect May Day celebration with mouth-watering performances
By Paidashe Mandivengerei MUSIC fans have reacted with shock to reports that the late national hero and internationally acclaimed superstar, Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi left all his estate to surviving wife, Daisy. Mutukudzi died in January this year triggering an outpouring of grief across the world but the spotlight immediately fell on what would happen to
By Paidashe Mandivengerei ZIMDANCEHALL sensation, Winky D gave music lovers a perfect ending to the independence month of April Friday with an unrivalled act of hit song ‘MuGarden’. Winky D, who is undoubtedly the best dancehall artist in Zimbabwe, performed just before Nigerian superstar, Patoranking climbed the stage for the main act at the Harare
By Paidashe Mandivengerei NIGERIAN reggae superstar, Patoranking paid tribute to late legendary icon, Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi at a concert this Friday. Iconic Zimbabwean superstar and national hero Mtukudzi died in January this year.Patoranking real name Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie jetted into the country this Friday to headline a show at the Harare International Conference Centre dubbed
By Robert Tapfumaneyi TELEVISION and radio personality, Ruvheneko Parirentaywa (30) says she is done sacrificing herself in order to make people happy. Parirenyatwa said most people talk about her personal life and the reasons behind the failure of her online television project as if she does not exist. “If you see me quiet, it means
By Idah Mhetu MUSIC composers on Friday brought Harare, to a standstill during a march to mark World Intellectual Property (IP) Day. The celebrations were held under the theme Reach for Gold: IP and Sports, the day was set aside by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in 2000 in a bid to raise awareness
MSN.com The popstar checked out of the “all-encompassing wellness facility” where she was being treated Thursday afternoon, PEOPLE has learned. A source tells PEOPLE Spears’ boyfriend of two years, Sam Asghari, picked her up and drove her home. Since she checked into the facility earlier this month, Spears, 37, had remained active, posting on social
By Paidashe Mandivengerei ZIMBABWEAN Hip hop megastar, Takura released a track ‘Zvemoyo’ putting to rest social media speculations that he had tied the knot last Thursday. The ‘Zino Irema’ hitmaker set tongues wagging after he posted images of himself locked in an embrace with an unidentified woman at their ‘wedding’. The ‘couple’s’ proximity invited much
Channel24 DJ Sbu, real name Sbusiso Leope, is still on a quest to find a wife. The media personality took to Twitter to write a sweet message to his future wife and mentioned that the woman who will be lucky enough to be with him will be ‘marrying a billionaire.’ “Dear future wife: Wonder who
Channel24 Madonna is staging her big comeback in conjunction with MTV and will debut her first single, Medellín, from her new 14th studio album, Madame X, on Wednesday 24 April on MTV (DStv 130) at 22:00. Medellín is a collaboration with the Colombian singer, Maluma. On Sunday Madonna announced the title of her 14th album,
Mail Online Rapper Kodak Black was arrested at the U.S. border on drugs and weapons charges when he entered from Canada, it has been claimed. The 21-year-old’s whereabouts had been shrouded in mystery after he abruptly canceled a concert in Boston last night. But it now appears he was forced to pull the show in
