Sungura ace Macheso joins Mutodi Stars

Alick Macheso

Sungura musician Alick Macheso has agreed to join Mutodi Stars, the band led by businessman Energy Mutodi. Macheso has agreed to a deal that will be sealed this morning during a breakfast meeting at Harare’s Jazz 105.

Row over Andy Brown's house

Andy's family

A row over the late Andy Brown’s estate could soon erupt following revelations that his second born child, Ammara, wants to sell the house in which the late musician and his surviving spouse Nadine were living. Ammara says when her mother Soraya Khan and Brown divorced, there was a court order directing the house had to be sold.

Weekend Gigs

Oliver Mtukudzi

City Sports Bar

A welcome bash for South African legendary zumba music chanter Freddy Gwala will be held tonight at the City Sports Bar. The Amadamara hitmaker will share the stage with Jah Prayzah of the Gochi Gochi fame and Romeo Gasa. Tomorrow Gwala goes to Gweru for a show at Midlands Hotel and returns to Harare to perform at Richwood Sports Club in Mabelreign alongside Oliver Mtukudzi and Jah Prayzah.

Violence at Peter Moyo's Gig

Peter Moyo

Violence flared up last Friday at Destiny Night Club in Warren Park in Harare when enraged revellers smashed bottles and threw chairs in protest at Peter Moyo’s delay to pitch up for a gig. About 400 revellers who had paid $5 to watch the “Young Igwe” live on stage were incensed when he failed to appear at the advertised time.

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.

Freddy Gwala’s ‘Zumba’ weekend!

Freddy Gwala

ZIMBABWEANS will this weekend have a feel of the “Zumba” magic when legendary South African musician Freddy Gwala begins his string of shows tonight. Gwala expressed his enthusiasm over the shows, saying he was ready to give Zimbabwean music fans the zumba magic. 

Stunner and ExQ Shine in Australia

Stunner and ExQ sourjourn to the Kangaroo country was a success. Based on reports that came from the Ausies and the show promoter, the guys gave their best. Some pics below from the show:

‘No hard feelings over Nyazanda’s departure’ - Sulu

Sulumani

Dendera exponent Suluman Chimbetu says the departure of Noel Nyazanda from Orchestra Dendera Kings will not in any way affect the group’s performance. Speaking for the first time since guitarist Nyazanda threw in the towel and returned to the Alick Macheso-led Orchestra Mberikwazvo, Sulu said Nyazanda’s brief contact with his band had not changed anything within the group.

Makosi to launch TV show in Nigeria

Makosi in red dress in Nigeria

Zimbabwe’s Makosi Musambasi says she is starting her television show she calls, MakosiToday. The show seeks to empower and entertain Africans. Makosi, holed up in Nigeria after being denied entry into the UK says : “As you can depict from the name, is a current affairs lifestyle show, scripted to educate, empower and entertain. 

'I took just as much cocaine as Whitney, it's a miracle I am not dead': Elton John's startling confession

Whitney Houston and Sir Elton John

Elton John has revealed he took so much cocaine it's a 'miracle' he didn't end up dying an addict, like Whitney Houston. As the 65-year-old confessed if he hadn't kicked his drug habit in 1990 he would be dead, rumours began circulating that the singer and husband David Furnish could be having another child.

Bieber's 'Boyfriend' poised to be his biggest US hit

Justin Bieber

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber started a Twitter explosion among his 19 million followers this week, with the release of his latest tune ‘Boyfriend’. And now in the US the track is off to what could be a record-breaking sales and radio start for the 18-year-old teen idol.

Sky is the limit for Chris Brown

Chris Brown

After years of public scorn for assaulting his former girlfriend Rihanna in 2009, Chris Brown offers his visual perspective on who he was back then to who he is right now. In his new video for ‘How I Feel,’ the R&B crooner is on a private plane and reflecting on his tumultuous rise to the top.

Freddy Gwala jets in tonight

Freddy Gwala

South African musician Freddy Gwala is expected in the country tonight ahead of his three shows in Harare and Gweru. The Amadamara hitmaker will hold his first show at City Sports Bar in the capital tomorrow before travelling to Gweru for a show at Midlands Hotel on Saturday. His last gig will be a family show at Richwood Sports Club in Mabelreign on Sunday.

Chipanga refuses to bury ex-band member

Hosiah Chipanga

Hosiah Chipanga’s former band members have described their ex-leader as a heartless man following his refusal to assist or be involved at the funeral of his late former drummer Givemore Pfawa, who died recently after a long illness.

All roads lead to Chitungwiza

Fungisai Zvakavapano

ALL is set for the Musicians’ Widows Association gala to be held at the Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex on Saturday. The gig — which is the brainchild of Media, Information and Publicity Minister Webster Shamu is aimed at raising funds for widows and families of departed musicians.

Peter, Tryson rekindle Epworth night life

Peter Moyo

ENTERTAINMENT-starved residents of Epworth who normally rely on surrounding areas for quality entertainment will this weekend enjoy a good outing when two of the country’s upcoming musicians, Tryson Chimbetu and Peter Moyo, invade Zimunhu Bar this Saturday.

Charambas line up Easter show

Mai and Baba Charamba

Make a date this Easter with Mai na baba charamba at their favourite venue — the Harare Gardens.  The Charambas will be hosting a family show this Easter on Saturday 7th April.  

Chris Brown set to hit his first UK number 1 berth

Chris Brown

Chris Brown is poised to achieve his first No. 1 single in the U.K., according to Official Charts Company. His dance track, ‘Turn Up the Music,’ is charging up the tally and could bump Katy Perry off her perch with her single, ‘Part of Me,’ on Sunday.

TERRENCE HOWARD TO COPS: My Wife's Extorting Me And I Have Her On Tape!!!

Terrence Howard and estranged wife Michelle Ghent Howard

Terrence Howard filed a police report with the LAPD Monday, claiming his estranged wife is extorting him, and we're told he presented a shocking audio tape as proof.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Howard and his lawyer went to the LAPD to file the crime report. Howard claims Michelle Ghent Howard is squarely demanding money from him, in return for not making a Terrence sex tape and other embarrassing things public.

Mark Zuckerberg Spotted in China with girlfriend

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan

Billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his girlfriend Priscilla Chan, were spotted in China recently. The sighting of Mr Zuckerberg - wearing his trademark hooded top and jeans - has led to speculation that Facebook could be looking for business opportunities in China, the world's largest online marketplace.