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Diamond Musica date Bulawayo. . .Free gig courtesy of Alliance Française

March 19, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Mthabisi Tshuma VICTORIA Falls will tonight host the 2019 Francophone musical concert in celebration of the Francophone week which is ongoing. The Francophone cultural fest, a multi-cultural collaboration between the French-speaking countries with embassies in Zimbabwe and the Alliance Française opened with the award-winning French film Qu’ est-ce qu’on a fait au bon dieu (Serial […]
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Black Umfolosi’s Alec Ncube dies

March 20, 2019, 3:00 pm
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Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent  A member of the globe-trotting Imbube group, Black Umfolosi, Alec Ncube has died. Ncube, a former Sunduza Boys member who joined Black Umfolosi more than 25 years ago, died on Monday  at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo. He had been battling blood cancer for a year. Sotsha Moyo, one of the group’s […]
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Resolve your differences, Pub Lagondola patrons plead

March 20, 2019, 3:03 pm
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Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent  PATRONS of popular Pub Lagondola in Bulawayo have expressed their dismay following the closure of the joint and called on the warring parties to stop bickering and find a lasting solution that will lead to its re-opening.  Last Monday, the Deputy Sheriff closed Pub Lagondola because of rent arrears. A wrangle between […]
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Mampintsha apologises to Babes Wodumo

March 20, 2019, 3:04 pm
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BIG Nuz musician and assault accused, Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo, has released an official apology to his estranged girlfriend Babes Wodumo after a video of him slapping the gqom musician several times went viral earlier this month. Mampintsha was released on R2 000 bail after being arrested by police on charges of assault. He has since […]
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Namas postponed. . .Cyclone Idai hits arts awards

March 20, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Showbiz Reporter The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), organisers of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) and arts ministry have postponed the awards ceremony as the country is dealing with the effects of Cyclone Idai. This is the second time that the awards – which were meant to take place this weekend – have […]
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Artistes mourn Black Umfolosi member

March 21, 2019, 3:03 pm
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Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent ARTISTES have come out to mourn the late Black Umfolosi member Alec Ncube who died on Monday in Bulawayo, describing him as a humble, humourous man who loved his art. Ncube, who was part of the globetrotting group for over 25 years died at Mpilo Central hospital after succumbing to blood cancer. […]
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Nama nomination motivates Sandra Ndebele

March 21, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Tonderai Zvimba, Showbiz Reporter Multi-award-winning singer Sandra ‘Sandy’ Ndebele has expressed joy at being nominated in the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) saying it is an honour to be regarded as one of the best musicians in the country. Sandy, who was once awarded best dancer at the Namas, has been nominated in the Outstanding Female […]
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No money in Bulawayo ..Magesh explain relocation to Harare

March 21, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Tonderai Zvimba, Showbiz Reporter AWARD-winning Bulawayo dance group, Magesh, last year November relocated to Harare in search of greener pastures, claiming that there is more demand for them in the capital city. A group member, Tinashe Ngwenya shed light on the reason why the seven-member crew moved to the capital city for a second time: “This […]
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Bonang’s House of BNG wine snapped up

March 22, 2019, 1:05 pm
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BONANG “Queen B” Matheba this week launched a luxury MCC (Méthode Cap Classique) sparkling wine under her House of BNG brand at an exclusive event at Waterfall Estate in Johannesburg.  Known as the “Champagne Queen”, Bonang made a specific decision to make an MCC with Cape grapes rather than a champagne (made from region-specific French […]
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Lack of originality, remixes destroying Zim music

March 22, 2019, 3:02 pm
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Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent ZIMBABWEAN music is headed for the abyss if the trend of copying foreign artistes’ style and tendency of remixing songs continues to grip the local music industry. This was said by veteran musician Michael Lannas who worked with the likes of Don Gumbo and Brian Rusike in a wide ranging interview. The […]
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Young Bulawayo artistes land MTN, Vodacom caller tune deal

March 22, 2019, 3:02 pm
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Mthabisi Tshuma IN the infancy of their careers, up-and-coming Bulawayo hip-hop artistes Redbee, Ravan and Shanga have landed a caller tune deal with South Africa’s giant telecommunications service providers MTN and Vodacom. The song Mambo by Redbee has had a fair share of airplay on local radio stations and features up-and-coming musicians Rava, Shanga, Stuchi […]
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Sky is limit for young poet who impressed President

March 22, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Kudzai Chikiwa, Showbiz Reporter TWELVE-YEAR-OLD Gugulethu Ndlovu, who got a golden handshake from President Emmerson Mnangagwa when she recited a poem about the beauty of Zimbabwe at Lupane State University recently, has defied odds and written 15 poems. With a grin of success, the Grade 6 pupil from Robert Tredgold Primary School in Bulawayo recalled the […]
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The beach in the city ..Zarah Lounge celebrates anniversary

March 22, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Bruce Ndlovu  A YEAR is a long time on the Bulawayo night time entertainment scene. Revellers in the city are notoriously fickle and have been known to dump any old joint for the latest new thing in town.  It is for this reason that anniversaries for nightspots are so rare. Openings are as frequent as […]
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Roki, Bazooka date Victoria Falls

March 24, 2019, 3:02 pm
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Mthabisi Tshuma URBAN grooves pioneer Roki and Zimdancehall chanter Bazooka of the Kwedu fame are billed to perform at Comfort Pub and Grill in Victoria Falls this weekend. Roki, who recently dropped a new album, is on a quest to revive his shattered career which has been characterised by scandals. He will be performing on […]
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Great turn out at Khaya Arts anniversary

March 24, 2019, 3:03 pm
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Tonderai Zvimba, Showbiz Reporter MANY people turned out at the Bulawayo Theatre this past Saturday to celebrate Khaya Arts’ 9th anniversary. As part of the celebrations, the group showcased their ‘Dlala’ production. They kicked off the show with a highly energetic traditional Zulu dance performance which impressed the audience. From there they performed various dances including […]
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Umahlekisa celebrates 6th birthday

March 24, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Tonderai Zvimba, Showbiz Reporter BULAWAYO comedy club Umahlekisa will this Friday celebrate their sixth anniversary at Hope Centre (opposite Central Police station). Comedians Cskanyiso Dat Guy, Zwe, Ntando Van Moyo and Babongile Skhonjwa are billed to crack ribs with Hip Hop musician Cal Vin also set to perform. Tickets are pegged at RTGS$10 with the event […]
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Diamond Musica finds new home in Bulawayo

March 24, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Keith Mlauzi, Showbiz Reporter RHUMBA band Diamond Musica was charmed by the crowd in Bulawayo as people turned out in their numbers to witness the Harare-based Congolese outfit perform. Band Leader Pitshou Lumiere said the band, which was amazed by the high turnout at Alliance Française on Saturday, will be returning to the City of Kings […]
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Mimie releases Mr Eazi-sponsored song

March 25, 2019, 3:03 pm
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Tonderai Zvimba, Showbiz Reporter UP-and-coming songbird, Mimie Tarukwana, who is one of the lead singers of The Outfit Band has released a single titled Selfish which was sponsored by Nigerian singer Mr Eazi through his emPawa promotions company. After collaborating with and performing at Ammara Brown’s “Ammartia Ignite” concert in Harare last year, Mr Eazi offered […]
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Jah Prayzah earns praise for use of voluptuous women on videos

March 25, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Tonderai Zvimba, Showbiz Reporter Jah Prayzah has been hailed by many for his use of voluptuous women and local locations in his recent music videos. Most artistes world over prefer using slender video vixens but Jah Prayzah seems to be turning that around. In his Kune Rima video that was released recently, Jah Prayzah featured the […]
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Nama nominee sold cattle to fund play

March 25, 2019, 3:05 pm
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Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent  VETERAN playwright Thulani Mbambo says he sold his cattle to fund his play The Hostel that has landed him a National Art Merit Awards (Nama) nomination. Mbambo is nominated in the Outstanding Theatre Director category with one of the play’s actresses, Qeqeshiwe Mntambo nominated in the Outstanding Actress category. Mbambo is nominated […]
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