Has imbube harmony lost its appeal?

FROM time immemorial music has been one tool used in African societies to convey certain important messages to people. These were messages of solidarity, love, patriotism, respect and unity am...Read more

Has imbube harmony lost its appeal?

2013 May 18 | 1738 Views
FROM time immemorial music has been one tool used in African societies to convey certain important messages to people. These were messages of solidarity, love, patriotism, respect and unity am...

by Emmanuel Ndlovu

Bev, Zoey invade Bulawayo

2013 May 17 | 2476 Views
RAUNCHY pole dancers Noleen "Zoey" Sifelani and Beverly "Bev" Sibanda have promised to give Bulawayo fans a taste of their suggestive dances when they perform at Club Forty tomorrow.The duo w...

by Entertainment Correspondent

Miss Bulawayo pageant returns

2013 May 15 | 2004 Views
MODELLING lovers across the country will soon have a reason to smile following the re-introduction of Miss Zimbabwe pageant provincial finals, which will see them witness local girls competing on the...

by Staff Reporter

Oskido fails to win 19 SAMAs Record of the year

2013 May 12 | 3364 Views
Oskido, the legend of South African house music, never fails in releasing banging beats that take the industry by storm, and this latest offering is nothing less than a masterpiece but it failed to ba...

by Arts reporter

Sandra Ndebele to juggle carnival and Bulawayo Comes Alive

2013 May 08 | 1808 Views
BULAWAYO dancing queen, Sandra Ndebele, will still form part of the ensemble of artistes set to perform at this year's Bulawayo Comes Alive music concert despite the fact that she is billed to perform...

by Sandra Ndebele Entertainment Reporter

'Zimbabwe's hospitality was world class,' says Mi Casa

2013 May 07 | 2742 Views
POPULAR South African house band, Mi Casa, who had their debut Zimbabwe performance at the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) on Saturday said their Zimbabwean experience was one of th...

by Ndou Paul

Jeys Marabini out to reclaim Bulawayo's lost glory

2013 May 06 | 2263 Views
Afro-jazz icon Jeys Marabini is a man on a mission to restore Bulawayo's status as Zimbabwe's arts hub.The popular musician born Majahawodwa Ndlovu says Zimbabwe's second largest city is now ...

by Arts reporter

Bulawayo Comes Alive

2013 May 04 | 2451 Views
Bulawayo artistes have been accused of failing to work together for their mutual benefit as is the case in other cities and towns.A lot of people, including artistes themselves, are agreed tha...

by Bruce Ndlovu

Dan Tshanda show venue changed

2013 April 26 | 2280 Views
THE concert featuring veteran South African musician Dan Tshanda tomorrow night has been moved from the Bulawayo Amphitheatre to the Large City Hall.This is not the first setback for the show...

by Entertainment Reporter

Siyaya Arts off to Europe, South America

2013 April 26 | 1640 Views
GLOBETROTTING Bulawayo arts group Siyaya Arts on Tuesday jetted out of the country on a whirlwind tour of Europe and South America.The tour kicked off in Malta and the group will then continu...

by Entertainment Reporter

Zimbabwean artist sings with Bonakele

2013 April 25 | 4663 Views
JOHANNESBURG - Celebrated Isichamiya group Izinkanyezi Zezulu vocalist Mxolisi Mavundla tackles social injustices through his solo debut Maskandi album titled Kobandayo (In the land of the dead) whic...

by Vusumuzi Ndlovu

Dudu Manhenga launches album No. 5

2013 April 24 | 1555 Views
One of Zimbabwe's top afro-jazz musicians, Dudu Manhenga, will this afternoon launch her fifth album, a debut worshipping project to reaffirm her faith in God.The 11-track album ground-b...

by Entertainment reporter

Bulawayo Culture Festival set for 26 - 27April

2013 April 23 | 1682 Views
After many months of hard work, sleepless nights, negotiations, marathon meetings and all the in-between activities that are essential for the successful hosting of a festival of the magnitude of Bula...

by Mgcini Nyoni

Umkhathi to perform in US

2013 April 18 | 1672 Views
MULTI-Award winning arts ensemble, Umkhathi Theatre Works, is set to write its own piece of history as it makes a debut appearance at the New York Dance Africa Festival in the United States.Th...

by Arts reporter

DJ Tira returns to Bulawayo

2013 April 17 | 2319 Views
ONE of neighbouring South Africa's most popular house music disc jockeys and producer, DJ Tira, is set to perform at Stop Over Bar in Bulawayo on Saturday.DJ Tira hails from Durban.Sho...

by Arts reporter

Professor to perform at Bulawayo's Jock and Saddle tomorrow night

2013 April 17 | 1605 Views
Kwaito and house music fans are set to celebrate Independence Day in style when prominent South African musician Professor performs at Jock and Saddle tomorrow night. The show will mark Profe...

by Entertainment Reporter

Bulawayo Comes Alive music festival set for next month

2013 April 16 | 2054 Views
BULAWAYO will next month reverberate to the sounds of local music when a host of acts from the region converge at Masina Sports Bar in the Bulawayo Comes Alive music festival.The music extrava...

by Staff Reporter

Bulawayo to host Zimbabwe International Carnival next year

2013 April 12 | 2117 Views
BULAWAYO is being considered for hosting the second edition of the Zimbabwe International Carnival next year, with organisers of the high-profile tourism event grappling with inadequate hotel accommod...

by Arts reporter

Bulawayo Cultural Festival of the Arts preps at an advanced stage

2013 April 10 | 1840 Views
Preparations for the inaugural Bulawayo Cultural Festival of the Arts running under the theme "Gabaza ngobuntu bakho (Be proud of identity)" are at an advanced stage.The cultural fiesta is sla...

by Arts Correspondent

Busi Ncube back in the game

2013 April 09 | 2029 Views
"DON'T write me off yet" was the bold message songbird Busi Ncube delivered when she and afro-jazz sensation Edith weUtonga shared the stage at the Book Café on Saturday night.The contrast be...

by Arts Correspondent

Izikhothane launch debut album

2013 April 08 | 1968 Views
BULAWAYO Kwaito group Izikhothane has released their debut album, a year after coming onto the city's music scene.The group successfully launched their album, also titled Izikhothane, last wee...

by Entertainment Reporter

Majaivana to compile own songs

2013 April 08 | 2533 Views
OF sons of late music legends following their fathers' footsteps, it's Sulumani Chimbetu and Peter "Young Igwe" Moyo that feature prominently.In Bulawayo, Derrick, son of Lovemore Majaiv...

by Emmanuel Ndlovu

Cool Crooners fall on hard times

2013 April 06 | 2554 Views
THEY have at one point been regarded as one of Zimbabwe's most reverred jazz sensations and besides they have proved their mettle both at regional and on the international stage.Their melodiou...

by Auxillia Katongomara

Sandra Ndebele speaks out

2013 April 06 | 3386 Views
SINGER-DANCER Sandra Ndebele is one of the musicians who rose to stardom at the height of the urban grooves era.Although most artistes during this era mainly focused on the rhythm and blues an...

by Staff reporter

Sfiso Ncwane, Ncwandeni Christ Ambassadors set for Bulawayo Gospel Show

2013 April 04 | 2429 Views
Maybe it's a Bulawayo state of mind or sheer happenstance, but there seems to be a trend here that artists from eMzansi pull crowds with local music lovers DJ acts such as Micasa, Tira and Euphonik ha...

by arts reporter

Otis 'Tha Flow' Fraser is back

2013 April 04 | 2993 Views
TOP Zimbabwean DJ Otis "Tha Flow" Fraser makes a welcome return on the decks when he features at the Castle Tankard gig slated for May 4 at the Borrowdale Racecourse.The special gig will be he...

by Entertainment Reporter

Dan Tshanda lines up Bulawayo, Hwange shows

2013 March 27 | 2697 Views
VETERAN South African singer Dan Tshanda and some musicians from his Dalom music stable are set to perform in Hwange and Bulawayo next month.The shows have been set for April 26 at the Hwange ...

by Entertainment reporter

Sandy partners Ndolwane Super Sounds

2013 March 15 | 4389 Views
SANDRA "Sandy" Ndebele - Sibindi is set to perform at Amakhosi Cultural Centre at the end of this month together with Ndolwane Super Sounds.Martin "The Big Boss" Sibanda will lead Ndolwane Su...

by Arts reporter

Platform One falls for Bulawayo dance group

2013 March 10 | 3400 Views
BEING new in the arts industry has not deterred the Bulawayo Shining Stars dance group from showcasing their skills and grabbing every opportunity that presents itself. Last year, the little-known Bul...

by Arts Reporter

Local boy set to perform in South America

2013 March 09 | 2611 Views
MKHULULI Bhebhe, a rising Zimbabwean gospel star who also sings for Joyous Celebration in South Africa, is set to perform alongside Donnie McClurkin in South America at the end of this month.T...

by Arts reporter

BCC turns down Star Brite request

2013 March 09 | 2869 Views
Star Brite organisers, Events R Us' request to use the Large City Hall in Bulawayo for free to stage auditions has been turned down by the city council, NewsDay reports.According to...

by Staff Reporter

Jeys Marabini promises fireworks at Mugabe's birthday gala

2013 March 08 | 1926 Views
Marabi maestro Jeys Majahodwa Marabini has promised fireworks for the 21st February Movement Musical Gala to be held tonight in Glendale in Mashonaland Central Province. The event, to be held at Rujek...

by Entertainment Reporter

Sandra Ndebele turns to gospel

2013 March 03 | 5645 Views
Singer and dancer Sandra Ndebele, known in some circles as one of the most controversial artists ever to emerge from the Matabeleland region, has bounced back, this time with a bit of gospel flair on...

by Arts reporter

Bulawayo girl to take part in world pageant

2013 March 02 | 2448 Views
AS the country's premier modelling competition, the Miss Zimbabwe beauty pageant, is slowly going to the dogs, some models have decided to set their sights in other international pageants to showcase ...

by Staff reporter

Inkanyezi Zezulu urges patience

2013 March 01 | 2624 Views
JOHANNESBURG - Isicathamiya/Imbube group and SATMA awards nominees Inkanyezi Zezulu have released their much awaited second album entitled 'Bekezela' which means be patient.Following their nom...

by Vusumuzi Ndlovu

Harare comedians for Bulawayo show

2013 February 27 | 2263 Views
HARARE stand-up comedians, Doc Vikela and Simba the Comic king are set to share the stage with their Bulawayo counterparts at a show to be held at Jimmy's restaurant in the city on Friday. The t...

by Entertainment Reporter

Bulawayo girl shines at SA's Metro FM awards

2013 February 25 | 4226 Views
THE star continues to shine for South Africa-based Afro-pop singer Berita Khumalo who scooped the Best African Pop Album at the Metro FM awards held in Durban on Saturday.The 21-year-old Zimba...

by Arts reporter

Majaivana to partner Mtukudzi

2013 February 23 | 3871 Views
ALL roads tonight lead to Musopero open-air joint in Gweru, where Derrick Majaiva is expected to share the stage with superstar Oliver Mtukudzi and Winky D.The much-awaited gig has been dubbed...

by Leisure Correspondent

Albert Nyathi collaborates with SA-based jazz musician

2013 February 21 | 2708 Views
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean jazz musician Sibonginkosi "Mr Prince" Tshabalala has released a new album titled Ngilamulela.Tshabalala's new offering has 13 tracks. He told NewsDay some of th...

by Arts reporter

"My dancing style does not make me a lesser Christian'

2013 February 20 | 4502 Views
Bulawayo queen of dance Sandra Ndebele, who launched her sixth album at Rainbow Hotel in Bulawayo at the weekend, has justified her blend of secular and gospel music.The former Iyasa prodigy t...

by Arts reporter

Sandra Ndebele launches new album in style

2013 February 18 | 3425 Views
Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi showed the world why she deserved to be up there with the country's best when she launched her sixth album in style on Friday. The top-drawer event, which was attended b...

by Arts reporter

DJ Tira dates Bulawayo fans tomorrow

2013 February 15 | 2907 Views
BULAWAYO house music fans are in for a treat tomorrow night when prominent South African DJ, Tira, performs at Country Rest Camp.The show will be the first by the South African DJ in the city...

by Entertainment Reporter

New house-kwaito group burst into the music scene

2013 February 11 | 2627 Views
A NEW house-kwaito music group, VIPs, has burst into the music scene in Bulawayo.The youthful three-member group is based in Cowdray Park suburb.VIPs is composed of Palmer Mharadze, Wi...

by Arts reporter

The Nama nominees are out and they are.....

2013 February 06 | 3910 Views
DANCEOutstanding Dance groupMageshIYASANational BalletOutstanding Female DancerMelany C...

by Hella Hella Entertainment and Promotions (PVT) Ltd

Viviane Nkiwane releases her second House-Kwasa album

2013 February 06 | 3285 Views
HOUSE-KWASA musician Viviane Nkiwane has released her second album entitled Bazali Bami.Her debut album, Nomakanjani, was released in 2011.The 25-year-old musician has been based in ...

by Arts reporter

DJ Euphonik date Bulawayo lovebirds

2013 February 05 | 3089 Views
Lovebirds in Bulawayo are in for a Valentine's Day treat when prominent South African artiste, DJ Euphonik, lands in the city for a gig at popular Club Forty 40.The Sengkhathele hit-maker is t...

by Entertainment Reporter

Amakhosi play sparks storm

2013 January 30 | 3569 Views
THE Amakhosi Plays on Sunday seems to be paying dividends as last week's play I want to Fly by Bulawayo playwright Thembelihle Moyo, is promising to be a thriller on the local scene.The theat...

by Arts reporter

Intwasa short story competition: Call for submissions

2013 January 30 | 3011 Views
The Intwasa Short Story Competition continues to grow. The competition was inaugurated in the first year of the festival and is an annual literary event seeking to promote original creative writing t...

by Intwasa

Dance, modelling school for Bulawayo

2013 January 24 | 2816 Views
Bulawayo based dancer teacher Joane Shultz has established a school tutoring children in a number of arts disciplines.The school, named Studio 13, has been running for the past three months an...

by Entertainment Reporter

Jeys Marabini engages Austrian producer

2013 January 21 | 3184 Views
Bulawayo-based afro-jazz star Jeys Marabini has decided to produce his forthcoming album in Austria in pursuit of his hope of penetrating the lucrative European market.Marabini's last two al...