By Sheldon Hakata
I WRITE the story of the last musical gala, in the Midlands Province, just before the harmonised general elections because in their way the galas, held across the provinces helped ZANU PF emerge victorious in the polls.
Chachacha was the venue of the...
By Fidelis Manyange
THE song ‘Masawu kuGombe’ is not new, especially to those who were avid radio listeners during the early 1990s when it was receiving massive airplay on all radio stations.
And the album received deserving remuneration and royalties. The song was composed and sung...
By Benhilda Chademana
THERE is an upcoming artiste in the country largely inspired by the late mbira maestro Chiwoniso Maraire.
She is 22-year-old Leean Rukato.
Chiwoniso was the daughter of renowned mbira maestro and teacher Dumisani Maraire and her music albums, among them Ancient Voices, made her...
By Fidelis Manyange
BACK in the late 1990s when I was at ZBC’s Radio 2, now Radio Zimbabwe, we used to jointly have a musical programme called Africa Yotinhira with the late Deans Patrick Mutume. Mutume was based at Montrose Studios, Bulawayo, while I was...
By Fidelis Manyange
THERE is a gentleman in Epworth who usually moves around playing gospel music on his mobile speaker while selling CDs.
The Alick Macheso look-alike is upcoming gospel artiste Evangelist Tichaona Matende who is also the founder member of Kingdom of God Evangelist...
THE recently held 21st edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) continues to be topical in various circles.
Important about the awards ceremony is that they make both the nominated and winners feel that their work and input in the industry is valued.
However, it...
ONE of the important aspects of celebrating International Day of the Girl-Child on October 11 is that it gives the much needed focus for the world to address challenges girls face and also to promote girls’ empowerment.
Empowerment of girls comes in different forms, but...
By Fidelis Manyange
ANDREW NDLOVU, known in music circles as Andy Muridzo, is one of the most talented young artistes in the country.
Besides possessing a fine voice, he plays several instruments, with the mbira being his best.
The Uzumba-born artiste rose to fame with his hit...
Jackline’s Rescue
By Jones Abban
Published By Merck Foundation (2021)
GIRL-CHILD marriages remain a cause for concern in various parts of Africa.
Due to poverty, beliefs and traditions, many societies in Africa continue to abuse young girls and perceive them as brides who can be exchanged for money...
By Fidelis Manyange
WHEN musicians come together for
collaborations, fans are united and the
fan base grows.
In this article, I will talk of
collaborations involving serious artistes
characterised by depth and skill.
Nowadays, some musicians just wake
up to collaborate without putting much
thought into their projects, taking fans
for granted.
Little known names...
By Fidelis Manyange
WHEN I was a presenter at Radio 2, now Radio Zimbabwe, every time I finished a shift I used to thank the engineer in the control room, the librarian who would have arranged my music and the driver who took me home.
I...
By Fidelis Manyange
‘REGAI vadiki vauye kwandiri’ his guitar seems to be saying as the children of the area mill around him each time he strums his guitar in practice.
He was still an infant when the Chegutu-based hitmaker Robson Banda, who fronted the New Black Eagles,...
