FORMER 3RD Generation lead guitarist, Baba Harare - real name Braveman Chizvino - says he never thought of rejoining Jah Prayzah when he struggled in his early days after going solo.However, the 29-year-old conceded all was not rosy for him when he launched his solo career in 2016 as many doubted his capability to last in the game.So intense was the pressure that Baba Harare got as he went on to r

Bulawayo's only comedy club, Umahlekisa, has been rocked by divisions amid fears that the future of many comedians under the stable faces uncertainty.Umahlekisa, loosely translated to "the one to make you laugh", and if the current events persists then the club will literally be a joke.The Standard Style last week established that the club offered two of its top comics - award-winner Mandla DaCome

Fading sungura musician Hosiah Chipanga says he will release his long-awaited album titled Gumi Remitemo after a "special meeting" with President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Chipanga last week told The Standard Style that he was dedicating the album to Mnangagwa.The musician, known for his hard-hitting lyrics that once made him an enemy of Zanu PF, said he was hoping to meet Mnangagwa and present the album

ZBCtv is airing a new programme, Qoki My Legend meant for viewers who want to relive the lives of the people who captured their hearts from yesteryear.Legends in the local sports and entertainment industry are profiled on the show produced by Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu.The show presented by model Lubelihle Banda, started airing last Tuesday at 7.30PM.The first episode featured Felix Moyo, aka Siland

Renowned playwright and filmmaker Cont Mhlanga of the Amakorokoza fame says the story of Otsheketsha (small scale miners) is a soap opera yet to be fully explored and resources permitting he is ready to resume the Amakorokoza production.The outspoken Mhlanga said the Amakorokoza/ Otsheketsha story was never fully explored as it touches the hearts of many in the gold mining sector a mineral that wa

Tawanda Mumanyi, popularly known as Seh Calaz, has been fined $100 by a Harare magistrate for recording a song described as both indecent and obscene.Magistrate Ms Josephine Sande convicted him of contravening the Censorship and Entertainment Control Act by penning the song "Kurova Hohwa".Failure to pay the money by May 25 will see Calaz spending a month in jail.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6t

WHILE a contingent of Zimbabwean artists fancy going to South Africa to ply their music trade, Allen Ndoda has chosen to come back to his home in Bulawayo after having spent 20 years across the Limpopo.The iconic rhumba artist who hails from Makhulela in Plumtree said he had been quiet about his decision to return home as he wanted to study the local music playing field nicodemously.The Challenger

POPULAR radio personality, Phathisani Sibanda, on Monday afternoon had a go at fellow presenter Tich Mataz after the latter's comment on the Spencer Banda issue.Speaking on his radio show, Tich Mataz had a go on the sportscaster."Spencer kana uchida ma socks unouya kuzondiona usafambire masocks mahusiku," he said commenting on saga.It appears Tich Mataz's comment to the issue did not go down well

EVER since former President Robert Mugabe resigned last year, he has been the butt of many jokes and the latest by Madlela Skhobokhobo has got people in stitches.Madlela shared a hilarious skit on his Facebook fan page as he was seemingly talking to Mugabe over the phone calling him Baba kaSatungwa.From the time Mugabe resigned from office in November last year, he has not made many public appeara

After all Andy Muridzo is human! Kudzai Andrew Ngwenya, better known as Andy Muridzo in music circles, brought the whole auditorium at Club 1+1 which is nestled at Long Chen Plaza in Harare to a halt on Friday during the launch of his album Munondo.Muridzo aka Baba Keketso, who experienced power outages at least twice during the launch, did not let this dampen his spirits as he soldiered on with a

ZIMBABWEAN actress Sibongile "Sibo" Mlambo's star continues to shine in Hollywood, after getting a role in ongoing hit series Lost in Space, which came hot on the heels of appearances in other notable productions in Hollywood.Mlambo is a multi-talented model, dancer, and actress who began her career when she was 10 years old as an actress in the international film, Kini and Adams which was shot in

Comedian and actor, Lawrence Simbarashe has died.Simbarashe, who was popularly known as 'Bhonzo' in the comedy 'Timy na Bhonzo' died this evening at Chitungwiza Hospital where he was admitted.

POLE dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda has rekindled her flirtation with the southern part of Zimbabwe as she embarks on a region wide tour.One Saturday, the last day of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair exhibition, Bev was billed for a show at Club 263 where many of her fans thronged the venue to witness the long lost erotic entertainment delivered by the sexy dancer.As if that was enough, on Tues

EFFORTS to bring Dr Thomas Mapfumo to the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) that began yesterday, hit a snag after the Chimurenga icon asked for a hefty pay cheque.Mapfumo, who staged an emotional homecoming concert in Harare on Saturday after a 14-year long absence on the local music scene, was expected to appear at Hifa's Opening Night yesterday.However, HIFA organisers and Mapfum

THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, George Charamba, says the ongoing Zimdigital project presents an opportunity for local artists to show their creativity and innovation in content creation.Speaking during a tour of transmitter sites that are currently being constructed in Matabeleland North, Charamba said government wanted to give priority to