By Stephen Tsamba POPULAR comedian, Comic Pastor, is set to release a debut album titled; IN MY TIME. Comic Pastor, real name Prosper Ngomashi, announced last Wednesday that he would be releasing his debut album on 27 October. The album was produced by Cymplex and features musicians Alicious and Andy Reezy among others. Although IN
By Stephen Tsamba POPULAR musician Garry Mapanzure has rallied behind Zimdancehall artist Enzo Ishall’s decision to quit music to focus more on himself and his family. This comes after Enzo Ishall broke down during two radio interviews while narrating the reasons why he decided to quit music. In the interviews, Enzo said being viewed as
By Stephen Tsamba POPULAR Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) media personality, Yahya Goodvibes was robbed along Bulawayo road, Harare on Thursday. In an Instagram post, Thursday, Yahya Goodvibes, real name Mitchel Mutongwizo, urged people to stay safe and cautious after she was robbed along Bulawayo road near the wholesale giant N.Richards. She was robbed of her
By Paidashe Mandivengerei ZIMDANCEHALL star, Enzo Ishall has left the music scene, leaving fans with his last banger, ‘Ehee’ which he dropped Wednesday. The ‘Kanjiva’ hitmaker who became a household name three years ago churning out hit tracks throughout announced plans to quit music earlier in June. Enzo Ishall, born Kudzanai Stephen Mamhare’s talent was
By Mandipa Masenyama CHEGUTU-based choral group Vashumiri VaJehova is set to release its 4th album Friday. The group started recording music in 2011 and has three albums namely; Vanotenda Voga, Ichokwadi Mwari Ariko, and Ndiri Hwai. Now the local popular choral group has bounced back with an 8-track album that will hit the market Friday. Speaking to
By Paidashe Mandivengerei EXILED former Cabinet Minister, Jonathan Moyo has defended urban grooves artist, Rockford ‘Roki’ Josphats from social media attacks following the release of his latest track, Patati Patata. This comes after iconic Congolese Rhumba star, Koffi Olomide gave President Emmerson Mnangagwa a nod in the track, chanting ‘ED Mnangagwa Number 1’. However, the
By Paidashe Mandivengerei SOUTH African amapiano artists, Killer Kau and Mpura have died in a fatal car accident. According to reports, the two were involved in a car accident on their way to Rustenburg for a gig. Initial reports had falsely claimed amapiano star, Kabza De Small had also perished in the accident as he
By Paidashe Mandivengerei SALACIOUS local musician and dancer, Sandra Ndebele has been selected as one of the Zimbabwean artists to star in a South African-produced Netflix film, The Bad Bishop. Ndebele, Madam Boss, Nigel Tha Slick, Madlela Skhobokhobo, and Lorraine Guyo will make brief appearances in the movie. Production season will run for a month
By Paidashe Mandivengerei SOUTH African-based amapiano songstress, Sha Sha born Charmaine Shamiso Mpambiro has dominated the inaugural South African Amapiano Music Awards with four nominations. The South African Amapiano Music Awards are the debut official awards dedicated to the genre which now rules entertainment in the neighbouring country. Sha Sha has been selected in the
By Paidashe Mandivengerei ZIMDANCEHALL sensation, Seh Calaz has called on police to stop tear gassing Matapi flats in Mbare high-density suburb, Harare as it was posing a health hazard to residents in the area. This comes after a number of incidences where police amid clashes with vendors in Mbare threw tear gas canisters in the
By Bulawayo Correspondent LEADING mobile network service provider, NetOne has launched a compilation album titled, One World. Eight songs from the album were produced by local artists such as Tinashe Magacha, Hip Hop star Natasha Muz, and multi-talented artist John Cole. Other musicians featuring on the album which can be accessed on One TV channel
Sowetan “Pat Shange was so much a part of my childhood. I remember at my uncle’s wedding, his music was literally on repeat. The afro, the perm, those were the days. RIP Pat Shange,” said one fan. Township bubblegum music legend Pat Shange has died. Shange is believed to have died on Tuesday after a
By Arts Correspondent SOUTH Africa-based musician Letty Chawira has released another video called Vashaiswa Mukana. The video was shot in the neighbouring country. She took the opportunity to urge musicians need to release more music so that they give comfort to people during the difficult Covid-19 pandemic. “The new video is called Vashaiswa mukana which
City Press FELLOW musician Mzwakhe Mbuli said the music icon passed away in his home country early on Thursday. “He died in Lesotho this morning. We got confirmation from his aunt who is in Lesotho that he died around 6 am,” Mbuli said. “We are told that he was fine just a few weeks ago.
By Paidashe Mandivengerei HIGH riding urban grooves luminary, Roki has roped in renowned Congolese soukous singer and dancer, Koffi Olomide for a collaboration. Roki is not holding back after he released two singles under Passion Java Records which he is now under. Tanzanian BET award winner, Ray Vanny touched down in the capital Wednesday and
By Paidashe Mandivengerei TANZANIA’S BET award winner, Ray Vanny has touched down in Harare to work on a track remix with entertainment sensation, Rockford ‘Roki’ Josphats. Roki is currently riding the wave following the release recently of his music duology, ‘Zviriko’ and ‘Uchandifunga’ which are dominating the airwaves and YouTube views. The two songs produced
TimesLive IT WAS the biggest hit to come out of Southern Africa last year, capturing the attention of millions around the world and sparking several dance challenges to its infectious beat; but hit song Jerusalema is now at the centre of a messy royalties dispute. The song, which at its peak was the most-searched song in the
By Paidashe Mandivengerei MULTI-AWARD winning sensation, Jah Prayzah still basking on the success of his latest offering, Gwara, has given fans more to chew on with a four-part story taken off the new masterpiece. Born Mukudzeyi Mukombe, Jah Prayzah released his 10th album last week. The tetralogy dubbed; ‘Nhoroondo: A Four-Part Story’ is a first
By Staff Reporter THE Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) has announced the final nominees shortlist for the ZAA UK 10th Anniversary Awards set for 11 September. The live virtual event dubbed “The Big Reveal” will be held at The Mayfair Hotel in London. The voting period for the nominees will commence from 19 July until 15
By Paidashe Mandivengerei URBAN Grooves crooners, Stunner and Roki have come together to honour women, in their recently released single, ‘Kudakwashe’, an affirmation of self love and acceptance. The song’s title loosely translates to God’s will. The new song was in collaboration with music promoter’s Kayse Connect who are passion about empowering and supporting women,
