Winky D rocks BBA house

Winky D

Zimbabwe’s dancehall musician Winky D (real name Wallace Chirumiko), who is popularly known as the “ninja president” rocked the Big Brother Africa (BBA) Stargame house in Johannesburg on Sunday evening.

Winky D, who was ecstatic about his performance did not disappoint as he managed to hype up the audience who attended the live eviction show held in a studio outside the BBA house.  He first performed his hit track Takaipa Takaipa which got guests on their feet dancing along and nodding.

His closing track, Wakasara saw him changing outfits into all-white, as Winky D is well known for being the smart guy. Though he performed Shona tracks, Winky D connected with the audience who could be seen screaming for more.

Winky D to rock Big Brother this weekend

Roki and Maneta may have been booted out of the Big Brother Africa Stargame (BBA) house, but Zimbabwe will play another prominent role this Sunday when Winky D, popularly known as Maninja, performs live during the BBA eviction show.

Power FM DJ Davis Mugadza, who some speculate to be the famous Dr Zobha, will feature on the turntables during the housemates’ Saturday house party on July 21.


He will also entertain guests during the live eviction show on July 22. Contacted for comment, Winky D’s manager Jonathan Banda said he was bound by contractual clauses which barred him from commenting.

Winky D’s young brother Layan joins Star FM

Bigman - Winky D

Winky D’s young brother and producer Trevor Chirumiko better known as Layan Souljah’s dream has come true. Born Trevor Chirumuko 23 years ago, the multi-talented entertainer has landed a job with the newly opened Star FM where he is a dee-jay. In an interview with H-Metro, Layan said joining Star FM is a dream come true for him.

“I have always wanted to become a radio deejay and this development is the best thing that has happened to me,” he said. The Kambuzuma bred entertainer will be hosting the reggae sessions on Wednesdays between 9 and 10pm with another slot on Saturdays between 8 and 9pm.

Broadcast will not be a new thing to the vibrant and talented presenter as he has a knowhow and experience of presenting acquired from his stint at Jam Down, a ZTV music programme were he used to be a presenter.

Layan added that he was expecting his brother Winky D to do a song congratulating him on his recent achievement. “I expect Winky D to do a song on this because we are family and so my success is his success as well,” he said.

Layan was featured in Winky D's song 'Taitirana pafirst sight'. Enjoy the video below: 

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Winky D sends audiences into frenzy

Winky D

Zimbabwean reggae dancehall sensation Wallace Chirumiko aka Winky D wowed fans at the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) in the Harare Gardens on Saturday. A youthful generation packed the Telecel Main Stage arena to witness the live performance by the “Big Man” as the musician calls himself.

Winky D dubbed big-headed

Winky D

Violence rocked dancehall king Winky D’s show in Mutare at the weekend, with organisers describing the red hot star as “big-headed”. Hundreds who had packed the Pavilion Watering Hole in the eastern border city turned violent after Winky D first refused to perform citing a poor sound system and then put up a poor show when he did take to the stage.

Winky D to tour Australia

Winky D

Zimbabwean artiste Winky D is scheduled to tour Australia next week where he is tipped to give yet another tantalising performance following last year's successful tour of that country.

His tour comes hot on the heels of Stunner and EX Q who rocked Zimbabweans in Australia last week. Winky’s tour, which is being promoted by Kuloz Productions, has been dubbed Sando Dzangu Tour and will see him perform in Sydney on 5 April, Melbourne on 6 April, and Brisbane on 7 April. Last year he toured Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Wink D confirms UK Gigs

Dancehall Star Winky D has confirmed three Uk gigs later this month. This will be Winky D’s second tour to the UK in six months. The 28 year old crooner of the hit single ‘Musarova Bigman’star will share the stage with one of Zimbabwe’s long forgotten RNB crooner Decibel, Jusa Dementor  and other singers in Leeds, London and Coventry. According to a schedule released by Y2K Entertainment Promotions abd DJ King Alfred, Winky D’s opening gig will be on August 26 at the Wardrobe in Leeds. NewZimbabwe.com