Music can make people to get into a feel good mood and that feeling is intensified when the melody itself is entertaining.
In case you’re looking at brightening yourself up or simply searching for a speedy giggle Dj Mega T and Lee McHoney’s ‘Heinz’ is exactly what the doc has ordered.
It’s very unusual that we find a lyric video that much captivating, it is funny and will make you laugh.
But there is a deep meaningful message placed in the visuals that will make you think or change the way you view life. We will talk about that in our next review
Delroy ‘Scara‘ Maripakwenda an energetic drummer of the Vigilance band has taken his drumming skills online.
Scara The Drummer as he is known in the music circles has been the heartbeatof Winky D’s live performances since August 2015.
He launched his drumming YouTube channel which he is showcasing his skills both on and off the stage.
The 27 year old had a ‘drummertic’ shift from being a dancer/ choreographer to become one of the best drummers in local music industry.
Explaining his quirky story on how he became Winky D’s drummer he said:
“In 2015 late August there was a spot for a drummer in the Vigilance band. Word got to me and I wanted to try out but the artist (Winky D) knew I was a dance and choreographer.
“A few people knew about my hidden talent until I persisted on at least getting a chance of rehearsing with the Vigilance band.
“I had only two weeks probation to impress before my first show which was a two hour set.”
In as much Winky D’s performances are always of a higher level, Scara says the Beenieman show was his best show as a drummer. This is when the band introduced ‘Aerodrums’ and it marked his first kick on stage using a high-tech drum set.
Recently, he has been slotted in to collaborate with DJ’s at club Sankayi and Club Connect Harare branch.
Apart from music he is currently pursuing a diploma in computer programming.
Vanessa Ponce de Leon made history on Saturday to become the first Miss Mexico to be crowned Miss World.
The 2018 pageant took place in the Sanya City Arena in Sanya, China.
The 26-year-old winner beat 117 other contestants, including runner up Miss Thailand Nicolene Limsnukan, Miss Uganda Quiin Abenakyo, who placed third, and and other finalists from Belarus, France, Scotland, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Mauritius, Uganda, Nepal, New Zealand and Thailand.
“I can’t believe it, I really can’t believe it,” the newly crowned Miss World 2018 said backstage.
“And I think all the girls deserved it. I am proud to represent all of them. I will do as much as I can in the time I have got. Thank you so much, everyone.”
Vanessa Ponce de Leon
The new Miss World has a degree in International Business and has worked as a model and TV host.
She is also involved in charity work, and serves on the board of directors of a rehab center for girls and volunteers for Migrantes en el Camino and is also a speaker for the National Youth Institute.
Following a successful launch and the production of the 2019 edition of Coke Studio Africa in Nairobi – Kenya,The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled over 25 of Africa’s talented artists set to feature on the upcoming new season dubbed ‘Coke Studio Africa2019’.
Music acts and producers drawn from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria and other countries across Sub-the production will set your mood right come next year, February 2019 –when the show hits TV screens across the continent.
Once again, lovers of the show will and exciting music fusions; from covers to throwbacks andoriginal compositions.
As “Vimbada” Kenyan hitmaker Moji ShortBaba will be making his Coke Studio Africa debut alongside Naiboi, currently riding high on his smash hit single “2 In 1’’
Kenyan hip-hop heavyweight tKhaligraph Jones, recently crowned Best rapper in Africa at 2018 AFRIMMA Awards will be making a return to the show for the second time.
From Tanzania, BET award-winner Rayvanny and top bongo balladist Nandy will grace the show for the second time.
Some exciting newcomers on the show from Tanzania includeHarmonize of the “Kwangaru’’ hit fame and Juma Jux, the celebrated bongo R&B sensation and Mdee Music signee Mimi Mars.
Uganda will be represented by top award-winning diva, Sheebah, returning on the show for her second time.
She will be joined by popular Ugandan music acts such as Fik Fameica and KingSaha.
A roaster of first timers on the show from Ethiopia includes celebrated songstress Mahlet, to seasoned crooners: Bisrat, Abush Zekele, Yared Negu andRophnan Nuri.
Sheebah
The West African flavour on the show this season will be injected by celebrated music producer GospelOnDeBeatz and Nigerian music stars Skales and Rudeboy (formerly of P Square) as they light up the stage with groundbreaking performances and hit records.
Production of Coke Studio Africa 2019 is ongoing, with artist duos and music producers creating music that will flavour across the continent. It will include over 10original compositions and a unique Coke Studio Africa Christmas playlist set for Dec 2018.
Winky D will be representing Zimbabwe on the show paired with Messias from Mozambique – produced by Nigerian producer GospelOnDeBeat.
The anticipated new season will be a groundbreaking performances different musical genres
After dropping off his Chitubu album last month singer Jah Prayzah has returned with a new video Follow Me featuring Nigerian star Patoranking
Jah Prayzah’s dynamic new video is directed by Blaqs and fills in as a precise depiction of the director’s quality works.
The sultry video features all the spoils of a typical pop production: beautiful women, expensive wheels and plenty of pocket change.
Tinashe Mutarisi with his Tesla Car
Nash Paints owner Tinashe Mutarisi who made headlines for being the first person to bring a fully electric car in Zimbabwe makes a cameo with his Tesla Model X car.
Zimbabwean singing sensation Donel Mangena who has wowed hundreds of thousands of viewers with his voice is headed to the Miss World stage.
He follows in the footsteps of other performers who have graced the stage at the Miss World final including Lionel Richie, Boyzone, Alexander O’Neill, Westlife, Shane Ward to name a few.
The teenager, who was coached on The Voice by singer will.i.am, has launched his new single, Bang Like a Drum, which he will be performing on the show.
He said: “I’m so excited to be here with Miss World in Sanya because it is my first time here and I’ve always wanted to come to China. Performing at the final is a chance to inspire everyone who knows me and looks up to me.
Donel with with contestants from Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England
The contestants do such great work for their countries as part of Beauty With A Purpose and hearing their stories makes me want to give something back.”
His new single has received more than 2.4 million streams on Spotify and more than one million views on YouTube.
Donal, who also performed at the Queen’s 92nd birthday party in April, said to be very excited about his performance on Saturday.
“My motto is work hard, pray hard and dream big and that is really what Miss World is all about,”he said.
He was born in Manchester and spent his younger years in Zimbabwe and said his passion for music stems from growing up singing in the church and working with his dad on music projects.
His father Nkosana added: “It’s exciting to see Donel sharing the stage with so many girls from around the world who do great things for their countries.”
Pregnancy is one of life’s most precious moments in a woman’s life, so many celebs immortalise this special time with fabulous preggy photoshoots.
To celebrate her body and motherhood former Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2010 Samantha Tshuma showed off her glow by sharing some pretty beautiful and incredible photo shoots.
Samantha who already has another lovely daughter Stephanie April Mhlanga displayed her eight-month baby bump.
It is believed that the beauty queen was sometime this year traditionally married to a Harare businessman.
Samantha Tshuma – Picture Instagram
Samathana has had a flourishing modelling career apart from gracing the New York runway she currently runs a modelling agency called Open Eye Studio in Bulawayo.
Samantha Tshuma – Picture Instagram
During her reign she took part in a reality TV show pageant called Miss Multiverse in the Dominican Republic before landing a deal to
The Zimbabwean MTV presenter couldn’t help but break down in tears as she got the chance to interview fellow countrywoman Danai Gurira.
Gurira stars as Okoye in the 2018 blockbuster movie Black Pantherand has been an inspiration to many of her compatriot, including Kim.
“HonestlyI’mm so emotional because I’m from Zimbabwe. We don’t have role models that are doing what you are doing. I can’t explain how much it means to see you succeeding and niot only being glamourous and beautiful but usig your voice something and truel truly matter…,” she said before she could get overcome by emotions.
Danai Gurira was born in Grinnell, Iowa, to Josephine and Roger Gurira, who were from Zimbabwe.
Her father was then teaching Chemistry at Grinnell College. When she was five, the family moved back to Zimbabwe, residing in the capital Harare. Gurira later returned to the United States and studied social psychology at Macalester College.
She attended and graduated from Dominican Convert High School, a private Catholic school in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Following the success of the 2017 Edition of Coke Studio Africa, The Coca-Cola Company has commenced the production of the show’s new season that will air on TV across Africa, starting in February 2019.
In the new season dubbed ‘Coke Studio Africa 2019’, our very own Winky D will be featured on the non-competitive music collaboration show paired with Messias from Mozambique – produced by Nigerian producer GospelOnDeBeat.
Winky D becomes the second Zimbabwean musician to feature on Coke Studio Africa on the upcoming new season dubbed ‘Coke Studio Africa 2019’ which promises to be a melting pot of Africa’s musical talents.
Jah Prayzah was featured on the previous season dubbed ‘Coke Studio Africa 2017’. Other Zimbabwean participants including Oliver Mtukudzi, Ammara Brown, South African-based Buffalo Souljah featured on Coke Studio ZA before.
Other artists featuring in the new season are celebrated Tanzanian music producer, Lizer, “2 in 1” hitmaker Naiboi (Kenya), Mahlet (Ethiopia), Messias (Mozambique) and Alvin Kizz (Uganda).
Returning on the show are continental stars: hip-hop heavyweight Khaligraph Jones (Kenya) and BET award-winner Rayvanny (Tanzania) back for a second time.
Monali Shah, Head of Content Excellence, for Coca-Cola Southern and East African Business Unit says, ‘’As a company, we’re overly excited to be back for yet another captivating season of Coke Studio Africa.
With the program, we continue to set the pace in the industry by using music to connect with our consumers, who are big enthusiasts of it.
Winky D
The program continues to create business opportunities for hundreds of people in the industry, across the continent, working on the various components of this production.”
Official partners for Coke Studio Africa 2019 include PACE Africa, Yallo and Home 254.
With Pace Africa, the artists will experience high-quality music through Coke Studio branded headphones provided by Pace. Other branded Coke Studio merchandise will be made from fashion company Home 254 and Yallo—who make sustainable, leather bags.
The selected artists will spend the forthcoming weeks at the recording studios of Coke Studio Africa in Nairobi, Kenya creating music that will connect people across the continent proud.
They will be paired alongside Coke Studio Africa Super producers, who will produce the show’s musical fusions like Covers, Throwbacks and Original Compositions.
