Prominent karateka and fitness trainer Sensei Mugove Muhambi died this morning in a head-on collision involving a Honda Fit and a Toyota GD6 along Borrowdale Road. Sensei Muhambi, driving the Honda Fit, died at the scene.—H Metro
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By Zimba Nice Melodious king of RnB in Zimbabwe Trevor Dongo is set to launch his latest album dubbed Seasons on May 18, 2024 after a sort of three year haitus. Sort of in the sense that he released an extended play project last year, Dongo promises this album will whet the pent-up appetite with 12 acoustically appealing tracks. To be launched at the Long Chen Plaza, the event will be star-studded with the likes of the most sought after Jiti reviver Baba Harare with his raunchy dance moves and…
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AFRO-FUSION musician Darlington Mbirimi, also known as Hombarume in the music circles, believes Zimbabwe’s music should reflect its unique identity to the outside world rather than copying foreign genres. This belief has prompted the artiste to incorporate mbira and marimba sounds in his compositions. In an interview with NewsDay Life & Style, Hombarume said mbira and marimba are instruments that artistes can incorporate into their music for the world to “appreciate our original sound”. However, the artiste said that times have changed to only use raw mbira and marimba adding…
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Progress Chipfumo is one of the most talented musicians to ever emerge in Zimbabwe. Hit albums like “Ndinovatenda Nei”, “Tsiurika” and “Progress Check “can attest to that fact. Even his name suggests of someone destined for some sought of “Progress” in life. However, fate, seems to always favour its own way. Just like several other artistes roaming around the streets of Zimbabwe, Progress is just a clear case were “talent and money” are probably enemies. Having begun his musical career in 1994, 30 years down the line he has ‘nothing…
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Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel’s conviction for murder has been overturned. The 48-year-old was given a life sentence in 2014 for the killing of Clive “Lizard” Williams on the Caribbean island. His successful appeal, heard by the Privy Council in London, argued that a juror accused of trying to bribe others should have been thrown off his trial. Authorities in Jamaica will decide whether the case should be retried. The musician, real name Adidja Palmer, is one of the country’s most popular artists and has collaborated with performers…
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VYING for a Continental gong, is an Afro-Contemporary band Fusion 5 which was nominated at one of Africa’s most prestigious award, the KORA Awards. The KORA All Africa Music Awards are music awards given annually for musical achievement in sub-Saharan Africa. The awards were founded in 1994 by Benin born businessman, Ernest Adjovi, following discussions in Namibia with the late Hage Geingob who was then a Prime Minister. The award is named after the kora, a West African plucked chordophone. Oliver Mtukudzi is one of the few Zimbabwean…
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Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the murders of well-known South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, and his close friend, celebrity chef and entrepreneur Tebello “Tibz” Motshoane. The two were gunned down outside a restaurant in Durban a year ago, in a killing that shocked South Africans. Police said hitmen were paid to target AKA but no motive was revealed. In his career, he had a string of hits including with Nigeria’s Burna Boy. The suspects, all aged below 36, are due to appear in…
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Barely a week after the controversial National Art Merit Awards (Nama), songstress Tahle WeDzinza has distanced herself from the Nama Music Video Award as she confirmed that she did not submit to the nomination. Tahle WeDzinza’s video ‘Damage’, was directed by: DyrektaO by Jonathan Samukange. A statement this morning, by her management, states that: “The video was awarded the music video of the year merit. Since that announcement our artiste Tahle We Dzinza has received statements designed to injure and damage her standing as a professional artist and the integrity…
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Peter Anthony Morgan, lead vocalist of the popular reggae band Morgan Heritage that he founded with four siblings, died Sunday at age 46, his family announced. In a statement posted Sunday on social media, the family asked for privacy and thanked people in advance for their love and support. The announcement did not share a cause of death. https://www.instagram.com/p/C3x_q3aLjiR/ Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that his “heart is heavy” over the news. He called Morgan’s death a “colossal loss”…
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The pioneering generation of Zimdancehall artists laid the groundwork for a vibrant and dynamic music scene. From the infectious rhythms to the raw lyricism, their music captured the zeitgeist of a nation and resonated with audiences across generations. As a new crop of artists emerges, they can glean valuable lessons from their predecessors to hone their craft and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of Zimdancehall. By Plot Mhako-EarGround 5 key lessons the New Crop of Zimdancehall Artists can learn from the Pioneers: Authenticity and Originality: The pioneers carved their own niche…
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