ZTN Correspondent Run the tune! This could be the words coming from the Chillspot Records headquarters in Mbare after the label’s two leading figures DJ Fantan and Levels were granted bail. The two , together with promoter Dammar, have been grated $10 000 bail each pending appeal against their six-month jail sentence for violating Covid-19 […]
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Andrew Moyo Zimbabwe was plunged into mourning this week following the death of legendary comedian Lazarus Boora. While his death has been overshadowed by that of socialite Genius Kadungure who also passed on this week, he has not been forgotten, with tributes pouring in from all walks of life. On the other side of the […]
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Andrew Moyo The National Gallery of Zimbabwe will reopen its doors on November 5, with two exhibitions, “The Point of View” by David Palacios, and “Aftershock: Re-imagining Life After Cyclone Idai”. The iconic institution has been a lifeless space since March when it closed its doors after the Government imposed restrictive measures to combat Covid-19. […]
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Bongani Ndlovu The Roil Bulawayo arts awards have honoured the late Zim hip hop star Cal Vin, by renaming this year’s Outstanding hip hop award after him. Awards spokesperson Nkululeko Nkala told ZTN that the award will now be called the Calvin Mgcini Nhliziyo hip hop award. “Calvin has been part of our journey from […]
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Kimbeleigh Jiro When Jah Prayzah’s son Mukudzei Junior dropped his single “RovaiNgoma”, some three weeks ago, the Zimbabwean music scene wentablaze. Many a critic wanted to know who wrote the lyrics to the song that isreceiving heavy rotation on radio and has hit over 700 thousandviews on YouTube. Well Mukudzei Junior has opened up on […]
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Ndakaziva Majaka Revelers in Zimbabwe should brace for a dry summer as Government does not seem ready to reopen bars and nightclubs anytime soon. Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu said his ministry was advocating extension of operating hours for restaurants. He could not, however, say the same of bars and nighclubs. “Submissions have […]
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Patience Nhamburo Contemporary Christian music break out artiste, Samantha Simangaliso, is set to release her next single in a few days’ time. The song, Higher ground, which will be released on digital platforms, will be a follow up prayer of her debut single, Follow Jesus. In an interview with ZTN from her base in Australia, […]
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Kimberleigh Jiro Zim dancehall sensation Jah Master, whose real name is Rodney Mashandure, says the runaway success of his single Hello Mwari which has hit over 1,2 million views on YouTube, did not come as a surprise to him. The 23-year-old said he saw it coming. Speaking to ZTN Jah Master said he dreams of […]
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Patience Nhamburo Australian based Zimpraise non-executive Director, Israel Sebenzo, has launched an independent Record Label under which he has released his surprise solo debut EP. The self-titled EP, Israel Sebenzo (Special Edition), was released on Wednesday, to coincide with the artistes’ birthday. The multi-talented artiste described his project as one that will set him as […]
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Takudzwa Chihambakwe Graffiti and mural artists under the banner of CaliGraph are painting murals in most of Zimbabwe’s high density suburbs, encouraging people to wear masks as a protection against the Coronavirus. While graffiti art is not common in Zimbabwe, Chinhoyi University graduates and classmates, NyashaJeche and Marcus Zvinavashe have harnessed the power of the […]
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