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Jonas Kasamba misses Sanganai/Hlanganani special night

Sungura legend Alick Macheso's chanter Jonas "baba Sophia" Kasamba missed last night's show dubbed Sanganai special night in Mutare at Platinum Leisure Centre.Mutare is hosting the world Expo Sanganai/ Hlanganani/ Kumbanayi for the first t…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 14:33hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mutare

'Still We Rise': Oliver Keith's Big Brother Africa Audition Snub Sparks Outcry Over Regional Bias

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe - Popular comedian and social commentator Oliver Keith has sparked widespread conversation following a candid Facebook post detailing his experience with the final audition round of Big Brother Africa. In the post, which…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Cyberbullying Case Pits Prophet Java Against Dancehall Star Malloti

HARARE - Controversial cleric Prophet Passion Java has filed a cyberbullying complaint against socialite and dancehall personality Millicent Tsitsi Chimonyo, popularly known as Malloti, who is expected to appear in court today.The allegati…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 00:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean rapper Awa Khiwe marries into Zulu royal heartland

Zimbabwean rapper Awa Khiwe has officially tied the knot with her longtime partner, a Qwabe man from KwaNongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, in a culturally rich traditional wedding that celebrated African unity and cross-border heritage.The intimate c…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 15:47hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, Leaves behind a monumental musical legacy

Global music icon and legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family has confirmed. The British-born star passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by family.In a heartfelt statement, the Osbourne family desc…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 19:59hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Chipo Muchegwa, Sekuru Nyangatayani at it again

Musician Chipo Muchegwa and Glendale-based traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani on Sunday continued to show love to people living with disabilities by giving financial support to Mukumbura based five year old girl.The duo gave money and …

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 17:22hrs | 989 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Glendale

Thomas Mapfumo in final UK performance

Zimbabwean music legend and Chimurenga pioneer Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo will perform his final concert in the United Kingdom on August 23 at the New Bingley Hall in Birmingham, marking the end of an era for his loyal diaspora fan base.The …

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 12:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Changaz hosts Macheso and Chipanga

Centenary businessman Zacharia "Changaz" Five is hosting King of Sungura Alick Macheso and Hosia Chipanga on Friday.The much-anticipated show is expected to be filled with tobacco farmers and artisanal miners who missed the duo for a year.…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 19:59hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Chipo Muchegwa engages Sangoma

Musician Chipo Muchegwa is continuing to remember the people living with disability as she has scaled a step up by engaging Glendale based traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani in giving back to communities.Muchegwa and Sekuru Nyangatayan…

Published: 24 May 2025 at 22:49hrs | 1926 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

Macheso gets cash from Sangoma

Prominent Glendale traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani born Peter Chimbizi splashed US dollars on stage at Shamwari Joe hotel in Mvurwi on Friday.The traditional healer is Macheso's staunch supporter who always dishes out money to Mache…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 08:25hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi

Man (52) rapes minor (14) in garden

A 52-YEAR-OLD Mount Darwin man is in trouble after he allegedly dragged 14-year old girl in the garden and raped her once without protection.David Mushure of Kandeya village, Mount Darwin, appeared before Bindura regional magistrate Amos M…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 19:05hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

Macheso accommodates Peter Moyo

The King of Sungura, Alick Macheso, is taking Utakataka boss Peter Moyo to Mvurwi on Friday for his annual tour.Both artistes will perform at Shamwari Joe, a show that is expected to be electrifying.Shamwari Joe proprietor, Barbra Mukombwe…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 19:02hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

'Do side hustles,' Mark Ngwazi encourages musicians

Popular Sungura musician Mark Ngwazi, of Njanja Express, has encouraged fellow musicians to pursue side hustles to improve their lifestyles.The "Taurai Madzoka" hitmaker emphasized that many musicians and celebrities are pressured into liv…

Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 19:56hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

From Local Star to National Icon: Former Skyz Metro FM personality Khaya Moyo's thrilling radio comeback via ZiFM Stereo

Zimbabwean airwaves are set to sizzle as Khaya Moyo, the former Skyz Metro FM sensation, returns with a bang, joining ZiFM Stereo for an exciting new chapter in her illustrious radio career. Starting Wednesday, 15 January 2025, Khaya will …

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 12:05hrs | 856 | by George Tshuma

Macheso gives in to pressure

Sungura lovers in Guruve and surrounding areas are excited following revelations that the genre's kingpin, Alick Macheso, will return on stage at Guruve hotel on Friday. The development comes in the wake of pressure exerted by fans as they…

Published: 25 Nov 2024 at 13:42hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Musicians target drug lords, as Mai Mabhena rescues Guruve

Several musicians scattered around Mashonaland Central province have launched their fight against drug cartels describing them as more evil than all criminals on earth.Speaking after musical gala peformance during the recently held Indaba …

Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 10:50hrs | 639 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Uband condemns drug abuse

Uband front man Moses Muputisi Chirambiwa who recently released a song against drugs titled "Vakuru Venyika" has strongly condemned drug abuse in Zimbabwe.He said through his observations he has seen that the youth of today are destroying …

Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 09:32hrs | 350 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Miss Universe coming to Zimbabwe

Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios, is set to visit Zimbabwe, as confirmed by Tendai Hunda, the Miss Universe Zimbabwe license holder. Palacios, who hails from Nicaragua, will arrive on Monday afternoon at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe Inte…

Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 17:14hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter

Bango Promotions motivates upcoming artistes

Mvurwi-based music promoter Blessing "Bango" Kamudyariwa is motivating upcoming artistes in Mvurwi by introducing a cup challenge in Mvurwi.The challenge is dubbed Mvurwi cup challenge which involves various artistes both male and female.R…

Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:54hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zimbabwean Filmmakers for Durban FilmMart Climate Focus

Durban, South Africa: In a major film industry collaborative effort Climate Story Lab South Africa, Doc Society - Climate Story Unit, STEPS, and the Global Impact Producers Alliance (GIPA) presents the Climate Focus at this year's Durban F…

Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 13:06hrs | 296 | by Agencies

Macheso donates to orphanage

The King of Sungura Alick Macheso on Wednesday donated groceries and a 5000 litre water tank to an orphanage in Bindura.Macheso has always shown his generosity to the people of Mashonaland Central where he hails from.Years back he built a …

Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:03hrs | 255 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Sulu ready to support Macheso

Orchestra Dendera Kings front man Suluman "Ascom" Chimbetu is ready to support the king of Sungura Alick Macheso on his Bindura show dubbed Chesology Sungura festival next Saturday.Speaking on the sidelines of his Harare show at the yard b…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 21:44hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Winky D slapped with copyright strikes

The now-defunct music label, Kenako Muzik, has resurfaced to assert its claim for royalties from Winky D, a prominent figure in Zimdancehall.Over the weekend, Kenako Muzik made a move to assert its ownership of Winky D's songs "Disappear" …

Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mazekeen Jade dumps Stunner

Motormouth socialite Mazekeen Jade has said she was willing to pursue a relationship with rapper Stunner despite the fact that he is much older than her, but decided to dump him when she discovered his lifestyle was financed by a sugar mum…

Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 20:15hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter

Mother of late Bulawayo rapper Cal_Vin fights for justice and legacy

Three years after the tragic and unsolved death of Bulawayo rapper Cal_Vin, his mother, Sinikiwe Luphahla, remains dedicated to seeking justice for her son while actively preserving his musical legacy. In an exclusive interview with Sunday…

Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 10:46hrs | 217 | by Staff Reporter

Zim bouncer strikes gold in SA

Zimbabwean bouncer Ali Mohommed is doing well in the neighbouring South Africa where he is rendering security to celebrities through his company Undisputed VIP Protection.Mahommed was born and bred in Mashonaland Central province, Mvurwi t…

Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 07:32hrs | 209 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Ezra Tshisa changed Freddie Gwala's life

Zumba musician, Freddie Gwala, also known as Amadamara, is forever grateful to Zimbabwean veteran DJ Ezra Tshisa Sibanda for introducing him to the Zimbabwean crowd.Gwala successfully launched his album titled Iparole at The Mitre on 7 Oct…

Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 07:47hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter

Two Zimbabwean Filmmakers selected for South African DFMI Business Lab

After receiving a record number of applications for the third edition of the DFMI Business Lab, the Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce 35 participants from 22 countries across the continent.The selected participants will unde…

Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 10:58hrs | | by Agencies

Mai Mabhena hosts Macheso

Guruve Hotel owner Monica "Mai Mabhena" Chikanda is hosting the king of Sungura Alick Macheso tomorrow (Saturday) at her hotel.Legions of Sungura fans from places around Guruve are expected to pack the hotel.It is a norm every winter Mache…

Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 19:44hrs | 165 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll', Dies Aged 83

Tina Turner, the legendary rock 'n' roll singer who became a pop behemoth in the 1980s, has died aged 83 after a long illness.Turner, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, in 1939, began her career in the late 1950s as a bac…

Published: 24 May 2023 at 20:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Macheso warns tobacco farmers

Orchestra Mberikwazvo boss Alick "baba Shero" Macheso yesterday warned tobacco farmers in Mvurwi to desist from violence.Addressing his legions of fans Macheso said violence is not good because it can be  fatal."People let's enjoy lif…

Published: 07 May 2023 at 06:54hrs | 207 | by Simbarashe Sithole

WATCH: Macheso wows South Africa

King of Sungura Alick Macheso proved to be a legend in the neighbouring South Africa after packing venues for his weekend shows in Johannesburg.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSUaW8tTKDkThe shows were being sponsored by Chicco Farooq (CF)…

Published: 03 May 2023 at 17:13hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

WATCH: SA Rapper 'Costa Titch' collapses on stage, dies

Multi-award winning rapper Costa Titch, real name Constantinos Tsobanoglou, has reportedly died.The 27-year-old rapper from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga collapsed on stage at the Ultra SA music festival, which was taking place in Joburg at the Ex…

Published: 12 Mar 2023 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Killer T attacked for advertising show while bouncer's funeral still on

Zimdancehall artiste Killer  T has been attacked by his fans on his Facebook page after he advertised his Harare show before the burial of his bouncer.The popopo chanter lost his bodyguard Takudzwa Mataguta (22) on Wednesday after he …

Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 23:26hrs | 894 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zimbabwean teen model claims UN crown

INDIA-BASED Zimbabwean teenage model Christine Retsepile Moyo was at the weekend crowned Miss Teen Zimbabwe United Nations World in New Delhi, India.Speaking to NewsDay Life & Style from her Indian base Kapurthala, Moyo said she felt h…

Published: 11 May 2022 at 11:25hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter

Mkhululi Bhebhe: The saintly warm-hearted gospel crooner

Humility is a rare quality seen in the famous! But not when your name is Mkhululi Bhebhe.When I call him for the telephonic interview, I'm obviously expecting the worst."Hello my sister" is his courteous response as soon as he answers the …

Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 12:44hrs | 193 | by Sihle Maduna

'Legendary Macheso is humble,' says Freeman

Zimdancehall chanter Energy Silvester Chizanga better known as Freeman or HKD boss in the music industry has appreciated Sungura boss Alick Macheso for his humbleness in their joint venture.Freeman and Macheso worked together on the hit so…

Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 16:38hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Somizi: I am not going to let anyone use me as a doormat

Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung has said he is not going to apologise for having a rant at journalists, Julia Madibogo from City Press and Kabelo Khumalo, from the Sunday World.Prior to the rant, over the weekend, the two journalists had on differe…

Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 16:51hrs | | by Daniel Itai, Johannesburg, South Africa

The top Zimbabwean entertainers

It would be hard for anyone to deny that there isn't always a lot going on in Zimbabwe. This is even true with the current pandemic going on. Despite what a lot of locals might think and social distancing in full-effect, there are tons of …

Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff writer

Energy Minister buys power with beer

Desperate Energy Minister Zhemu Soda is allegedly buying beer for Zanu PF youths to vote for him in the looming DCC elections, Bulawayo24.com has learnt.Soda's trusted campaign manager councillor Norman Chizeya was spotted dishing out beer…

Published: 21 Nov 2020 at 08:28hrs | 198 | by Simbarashe Sithole

King 98 set to spoil lucky fans

Hip Hop star King 98 is set to spoil winners with a holiday in Kariba.The musician today released a song "I Bet" with a video.He  said as a token to fans, they have launched an I Bet challenge that will be done by the musician togethe…

Published: 21 Nov 2020 at 08:26hrs | 198 | by Simbarashe Sithole

10 South African Celebrities Who Are Actually Zimbabwean

The South African entertainment industry has been conquered by highly talented men and women, who have held their own in all the niches of the industry - from sports to the movie industry, to comedy and even to great music made available v…

Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 08:39hrs | 200 | by Staff Writer

Sibanda to represent Zimbabwe at Miss Africa Great Britain

UNITED Kingdom-based Zimbabwean model Tatenda Sibanda Madivani is set to represent the country at the Miss Africa Great Britain 2020, one of the biggest ethnic pageants in the United Kingdom (UK).Because of the COVID-19 global pandemic, th…

Published: 02 Oct 2020 at 07:30hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter

Muvhango star Marang Phala visits Prophet Sovi's church

South Africa's top soapie Muvhango's actress Marang Phala made a surprise visit at Imperial City Church on Sunday 21 July to join the saints for a special Prophetic Service hosted by church leader Prophet Isaiah Brian Sovi who recently ret…

Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 19:01hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

PHOTOS: Maps Maponyane goes bungee jumping while on vacation in Zimbabwe

Maps Maponyane crossed another item off his bucket list when he went bungee jumping while on vacation in Zimbabwe. The presenter shared a video of himself taking the plunge asking fans if it is something they would add to their bucket list…

Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 19:56hrs | | by channel24

Misred meme goes viral online

RADIO and television personality Misred is not bothered that her racy and daring photograph sitting on a vintage car went viral saying it makes it easy for her to send the message behind it.The photograph got people talking; sparking debat…

Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 14:40hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter

Former manager speaks about Oliver Mtukudzi

Tributes continue to pour in for the national hero, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi who died on Wednesday aged 66. Many have described the late music icon who contributed immensely to the growth of the music industry not only in Zimbabwe and the Af…

Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 12:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Agitated fans turn on Winky D, pelt him off the stage

Winky D, who recently stirred controversy with the release of his KaSong KeJecha, failed to perform in Kwekwe on Christmas Eve after agitated show attendees turned violent and threw empty beer bottles and cans on the stage as the Zimdanceh…

Published: 27 Dec 2018 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Pokello refuses to be divorced

ZIMBABWEAN socialite Pokello Nare, 32, is challenging divorce proceedings by estranged Ghanaian husband Elikem Kumordzie, it has emerged.Kumordzie, 29, recently filed for divorce saying he had lost love and affection for Pokello, adding th…

Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 17:55hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter

Beauty with brains dares fellow models

AWARD-WINNING model Sindiso Ndlovu says there is need for beauty models to acquire education as a way of enhancing their beauty and preparing for the future because life on the ramp is short.The 23-year-old beauty, who holds a Biochemistry…

Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

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