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Kikky goes Fast and Furious in Boyz dzeTonaz

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Kikky goes Fast and Furious in Boyz dzeTonaz

A head-turning lineup of drag cars flanked by a long-legged rapper Kikky BadAss greets you in the first seconds of the music video Boys dzeTonaz.

 

Second only to a hot Kikky BadAss, is the flashes of hot cars in the music video you can almost taste the dust flying.

Dedicated to the celebration of rich boys of Harare, the reigning female Zim Hip Hop artist of the year gets help from her crew Marcus, Shuver, Jnr Brown and Fucci.

While you cannot hear roaring engines, the video, offers a much more fascinating look at the drag racing culture that has been a constant entertainment feature in Harare.

But the real draw of the video is the people themselves, cameos by Mudiwa, DJ Triangel and a host of other citizens in the grandstands who are clearly enjoying themselves.

Taken off the album Queen of the South, Kikky stamps her regal authority once again – in a big way.

Check out Boyz dzeTonaz

Chitown Music Awards join in the Cholera Fight

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Chitown Music Awards join in the Cholera Fight

Chitown Music, Entertainment and Lifestyle Awards (CMEL Awards) has partnered with various creatives in a bid to help inform, educate the public about the Cholera and Typhoid outbreak.

The *CMELA initiative* is aimed at working with various creatives from artists, writers, video directors, sportspersons and social media influencers in order to help fix the situation.

“It is part of our our goal, to unite the city, country and eventually the continent in a creative and digital savvy way to bring solutions for African problems,”said the founder, Gamuchirai “DJ Chrxn” Chogugudza

“As people we react to problems in different ways and for some reason as Africa we amplify the problem instead of making the situation better by bringing solutions to the table. We understand, there is a crisis.

Therefore there is an obvious need for us to merge our efforts through different platforms and channels which we have in order to bring solutions instead of flaming the fire.

“Some can be doctors in the field and some can be used as advocates to help fight the cause.”

CMELA is going to utilise it’s influence and the people/brandals around them to help fight the problem by coming up with solutions.

Currently they have engaged over 100 influencers who have sent their pictures to be turned into campaign material for circulation on social media.

The pictures are branded with information on how to prevent Cholera and Typhoid.

Some of the personalities who have joined the campaign include Bryan K, Crooger, Ninja Kid, Brythreesixty, Victor Kamhuka(Footballer), UZ Stallions(Rugby Team), Scrip Mula.

Royal DJs (Juice and AM), Scara the Drummer, Bryan Zhawi, Dj Feel good, Lynn Chie, Beav City and Ric Chasers (Chaser swear)

“Our theme for this year is #WeAreOne and therefore this is a perfect moment whereby we become one to fight the problem,” said the organisers.

MultiChoice, Africa’s Biggest TV Operator, To Be Listed By Naspers on JSE

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MultiChoice, Africa’s Biggest TV Operator, To Be Listed By Naspers on JSE

Naspers has announced its intention to list its Video Entertainment business separately on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and simultaneously to unbundle the shares in this business to its shareholders.

The new company will be named MultiChoice Group and will include MultiChoice South Africa, MultiChoice Africa, Showmax Africa, and Irdeto.

Commenting on the transaction, Naspers CEO Bob van Dijk said:

“This marks a significant step for the Naspers Group as we continue our evolution into a global consumer internet company.

Listing MultiChoice Group via an unbundling aims to unlock value for Naspers shareholders and at the same time create an empowered, top 40 JSE-listed African entertainment company.”

Video Entertainment CE Imtiaz Patel said:

“Listing and unbundling MultiChoice Group is intended to create a leading entertainment company listed on the JSE that is profitable and cash generative.

We offer an unmatched selection of original content made in Africa, for Africans, as well as a world-class sports offering.

Our leadership team is diverse, experienced and well-positioned to take the company forward.”

Naspers’ Video Entertainment business is one of the fastest growing top pay-TV operators globally and its multi-platform business entertains 13.5 million households across Africa.

In the last financial year, the business generated revenue of ZAR47.1 billion and trading profit of ZAR6.1 billion.

It employs more than 9,000 people in Africa and indirectly creates economic prosperity for over 20,000 more who are employed by its various partners and suppliers across the continent.

MultiChoice Group is expected to be unbundled with limited leverage, providing it with the necessary financial flexibility to pursue growth opportunities in African video entertainment.

Africa is one of the fastest-growing continents by both GDP and population, its middle-class is rapidly expanding and the penetration of video entertainment is still relatively low.

The business is also positioning itself for the future by offering online streaming services, including Showmax and DStv Now.

Looking ahead, Patel said: “There are significant growth opportunities for MultiChoice Group in Africa.

The combination of MultiChoice’s reach, Showmax’s cutting-edge internet television service, and Irdeto’s 360 security suite will provide a unique offering.

Our customer focus, international and local content, and leading-edge technology places MultiChoice Group at the forefront of the African digital transformation.”

Naspers will retain its primary listing on the JSE.

MultiChoice Group is anticipated to list on the JSE and simultaneously unbundle in the first half of 2019, subject to the approval of the requisite regulatory authorities.

18th NAMA call for entries

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18th NAMA call for entries

National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) is calling on production houses, studios, stables, galleries, organisations, associations, groups, artistes, monitors and/or the publics that have outstanding published work of art to submit them for National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA)

The submissions are to be done at NACZ offices in Mount Pleasant or Provincial offices.

Work of art can also be submitted to National Gallery of Zimbabwe near you. The deadline for submission of 18th NAMA entries is 30th November 2018.

Entry forms are obtained from NACZ offices throughout the country, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Murewa Culture Centre, registered arts associations and organisations in Zimbabwe.

Consideration of selection will only be given to artist works published from 1st December 2017 to 30th November 2018 and Only Zimbabwean citizens or those with Zimbabwean resident status can enter their work for NAMA.

Entries can also be submitted online and the link for Gmail user: https://goo.gl/forms/3A98jwRbDRV38sRx1 and non gmail users: https://goo.gl/forms/oK2FE5ZSDAzb3Ncf1

However, supporting material may still need to be submitted in person at the above listed places for use in adjudication.

18th NAMA Edition will be held in Harare on 16th February 2019.

NAMA is the forum where NACZ recognizes outstanding achievements within the arts sector.

By rewarding excelling artists, NAMA stimulates more interest in the arts and raises the profile of the same.

The awards are a means of encouraging creativity and excellence in the quality of the arts, making Zimbabwe a force to reckon with on the international arena.

In addition, the awards aim to inspire artists to strive for higher and original forms of creativity and provide an opportunity for arts disciplines to jointly market and publicize the arts locally, regionally and internationally.

All entries must be accompanied by the artistes product(s). These could be in the form of videotapes, cassettes, flash drives, CDs, pictures or books.

It’s the end of a Celebrity Marriage as Elikem files for divorce

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It’s the end of a Celebrity Marriage as Elikem files for divorce

One of Big Brother Africa sweet love stories has finally taken a bitter end as the celebrity couple of Ghana’s Elikem and Zimbabwe’s Pokelo are ready to nullify their marriage.

The love which blossomed in 2013 right in front of our television screens will have its final episode in the High Court of Zimbabwe as Elikem files for divorce.

On Tuesday 11 September the Ghanaian designer and tailor through his lawyers, Mahuni Gidiri Law Chambers, petitioned the High Court, to nullify his three-year-old marriage to socialite and businesswoman Pokelo.

“The plaintiff (Elikem) and defendant (Pokelo) have not stayed together as husband and wife for the past one year since September 2017 and such is regarded by plaintiff to be incompatible with the continuation of a normal marriage relationship,” said Elikem in his filed declaration.

“As a result of the above, the plaintiff has lost love and affection to the extent that there are no prospects for reconciliation due to the irretrievable differences between the parties.”

Elikem is however not requesting custody of their son.

“There is one child (name supplied) born of the marriage on December 23, 2015. It is in the best interest of the minor child that custody of the minor child be awarded to the defendant, with plaintiff exercising reasonable access on agreed holidays and or whenever the plaintiff visits Zimbabwe.

Plaintiff avers that he will maintain the minor child by paying $500 per month,” he said.

Pokelo has not yet respondent.

Cracks in the marriage became visible as early as November 2017 and the rumours were further fuelled during Elikem’s birthday.

Elikem celebrated his birthday on November 7, as had become custom, the two would show their affection on social media, but not even a cake emoji came from Pokelo to his husband.

That time, Elikem poured cold water on the rumours but it was not enough to extinguish the flames.

“Why are people dwelling on what is on social media… I don’t understand why because there hasn’t been a post where people will not want to jump to conclusion to say A, B or C.

“Secondly, I am not ready to spit out what’s private at home out on air to say yes I am divorced or no I am not divorced so whether there is a divorce or not, I’m sure it is not anyone’s business so to speak,” he told JoyNews’ MzGee in an interview in November 2017.

Earlier this year he posted a video of a ring on his Instagram story intimating that he was ready to marry again.

However it was the accompanying caption that seemed to all but confirm his marriage to Pokelo Nare was over.

He regretted marrying her.

He captioned the video “I’m definitely not making a mistake on the next one. The right one.”

Wabata Moyo: Cindy & Andy’s sophisticated intercourse with RnB

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Wabata Moyo: Cindy & Andy’s sophisticated intercourse with RnB

RnB and Afropop lovers in the nation have got some top-notch music coming their way this summer, including familiar names and faces.

Long-serving Queen of Zimbabwean RnB Cindy Munyavi released her Andy Muridzo-aided new single entitled Wabata Moyo, off her upcoming Noone is Safe #N1iS project.

The new joint officially dropped on Monday, September 10, and since then the pop world has been enraptured for various reasons with the out-of-the-blue release of the singer’s latest coaster.

Produced by Zambia’s own Dj Dro and Elton Bryce, Wabata Moyo is characterised by the intercourse of sophisticated Rhythm and Blues compositional structures with groovy African pop-music motifs.

A song for hopeless romantics, the song’s saucy marinade of honeyed vocals and despair lyrics make it a radio-friendly track on readily embracing love.

Cindy’s voice is gorgeous—creamy smooth and spectacularly relaxed.

She projects pure emotion into the sensuous, slowly swinging loops and briskly elevate her timbre more sprightly to perfectly blend with Andy.

And she makes all this seem effortless.

Muridzo also comes in naturally on the mid-tempo ballad.

It is out of the dispute that the smoothie has a knack for melody.

His solo styling, whatever it is called, allows him to dabble perfectly on any genre.

On the song, although fans will be more likely to fall for his piquant, intimate crooning than his neologism, he did not have a lot to say.

Well, perhaps that is how hopeless he is, and like what those who came before us said, when in love it matters less what lovers say, than what they do.

Perhaps it is time we come to terms with the fact that most of his material often contains a sense of bucolic swag that is just as amusing and enjoyable as it is critical by pop culture standards.

Either way, his vocals on the song fit the beat like a glove.

Wherefore, will Wabata Moyo amorously encapsulates the summer of 2018?

Apparently, first impressions seem to suggest that we are not the only ones feeling this way.

By the time of publishing, the song currently boasts nearly 2000 listens on YouTube, which is a quite promising stance.

The buzz can’t wait for the duo to come up with a soft and sensual video that matches the song.

Listen to Wabata Moyo below

Here’s Why You Should care about Diamond Boyz & Nutty O’s ‘Do You Care’

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Here’s Why You Should care about Diamond Boyz & Nutty O’s ‘Do You Care’

As the Diamond Boyz pair of Desmond Dboi and Dereck Sparxx makes a crisscross journey into stardom, their new collaboration bears all the marks of two hungry boys.

Their 2015 hit Energy, popularly referred to as Zimbabwean girl, was a great introduction.

The boys are building up on it, after doing a collaboration with MTM frontman Jah Prayzah, the Mutare based group are back with another one.

This time they fused their afropop style with MTM youngster and Dancehall marvel, Nutty O to create Dhukeke (Do you care)

The video director employs a healthy dose of beautiful disruption (gorgeous ladies) flipping the script from awesome scenic nature to a female-centric giving it a enjoyable visual accompaniment.

That’s the one thing that makes the music video iconic, moving away from typing love stories where viewers expect cars, jewellery and liquor.

The song bears the fingerprints of Military Touch Movement who have become the propagators of afro pop beats.

The video provides a lyrical story with powerful and constantly moving visuals, the three artists share equitable vocal time on the song, giving the listener time to digest the variable three voices.

They have aimed for the stars and have made a hit. Let’s see what’s next for the pair.

Watch it below

NIGERIA’s Basketmouth wins Savanna Pan-African Comic of the Year Award.

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NIGERIA’s Basketmouth wins Savanna Pan-African Comic of the Year Award.

It is the one night of the year where comedians, industry, friends and fans come together to celebrate the best in comedy from across Africa.

On Saturday 8 September, the 8th Annual South African Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards was hosted at The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg – an event hailed as the largest comedy awards gathering of its kind on the continent.

It all kicked off on the famous Yellow Carpet where comedians, celebs and the who’s who of the industry strutted their stuff to the flashes of cameras and the bright lights of TV crews vying for their attention.

From there the more than 1,200 guests filled the theatre’s plush red seats to watch as the unique and hilarious awards show unfolded on stage, itself a world-class production of lighting, costume design, sound and technology.

Every year is unique, but this year was certainly one of the best in the awards’ eight-year history.

Themed around the “Rhythm of Funny”, every detail, line and song spoke to the fantastic fusion between music and comedy, beautifully and masterfully told through well-written and choreographed performances.

The true showstoppers of the night, however, were definitely the 12 award recipients across the 12 categories, with this year’s Savanna Pan-African Comic of the Year Award going to Basketmouth from Nigeria.

This is the second time the Savanna Pan-African Comic of the Year Award has been given out – and this is also Basketmouth’s second win.

He was one of five Pan-African nominees in the running to win the 2018 Waldo statuette, along with Carl Joshua Ncube (Zimbabwe), Kansiime Anne Entertainer (Uganda), Salvado (Uganda) and Charles Manase (Botswana), all of whom were flown to South Africa and hosted by Savanna and the awards teams.

Miss World Zimbabwe offers to share her prize with fellow contestants

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Miss World Zimbabwe offers to share her prize with fellow contestants

Recently crowned Miss World Zimbabwe Belinda Potts has offered to share part of her prize money with fellow contestants, saying for her charity must begin at home.

Speaking to her other 13 delegates at the Miss Zimbabwe Trust offices on Sunday, Potts offered to give $200 to each of the 11 contestants that made it to the top 14.

“I would like to thank the Miss World Zimbabwe for according me the opportunity to serve my country by crowning me the Queen,” she said during the farewell address.

“As a queen I’m expected to be a leader and as I encourage other to be givers, I would like to start by leading by example.

“I’m going to give each one of my fellow contestants $200, excluding my princesses because they have won something,” she said.

The Masvingo based model came out tops during a tough competition held Saturday at the Orchid Gardens in Domboshava.

She becomes the first Queen under the Second Republic.

Potts who is doing veterinary studies charmed the judges with her signature walk and when it was time for question and answer, she responded with the confidence of a queen, earning her marks that eventually saw her getting the crown.

For being Miss World Zimbabwe she will receive $20 000 with part of it going towards her Beauty with a purpose project, she also won a luxurious car a KIA RIO amongst other prices.

First Princess Patricia Muchenje walked away with $15 000 whilst it was a double delight for Canada based model Kuzivakwashe Mujakachi who won Second Princess as well as the People’s Choice, she received a total of $15 000 in prize money.

Te prize giving will be done in a fortnight at the Miss World Zimbabwe Trust Offices.

Zim Achievers USA to honour Maimba Mapuranga and several young achievers at upcoming gala

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Zim Achievers USA to honour Maimba Mapuranga and several young achievers at upcoming gala

Former ZTV presenter and founder of Kutting Edge Sport, Maimba Mapuranga will receive the Zim Achievers Ambassador Award and honorary patronage, for services rendered nationally and internationally, ZAA International has announced.

The organisation is also honouring five young achievers who are excelling in art, sports and business.

Kutting Edge was founded in 2011 with the aim of promoting sports development and sports activities among young children and youths in children’s care homes across Zimbabwe.

The non-profit initiative has been directly responsible for organising the annual arts and sports event called Celebrate the Children Sport and Arts Festival, held in Harare.

They work with orphans and vulnerable children, especially children living in children’s homes from all over Zimbabwe.

This year, the event was officially opened by Zimbabwe’s first lady, Auxilia Mnangagwa and saw over 700 children, who live in children’s homes countrywide participating in a three-day sports gala.

ZAA Chairman, Conrad Mwanza said that Maimba is an exceptional individual whose leadership and passion for youth empowerment is both inspiring and admirable.

“Maimba’s influence to the arts and sports industry, together with his fearless and creative spirit is shaping the future of children.

Celebrate Sport, for the last seven years, has been empowering disadvantaged and marginalised children.

This program has benefitted young children mentally, physically and emotionally.

It is fantastic to see an organisation whose focus is on ensuring that the psychosocial rehabilitation and overall needs of vulnerable children are met,” he added.

Mwanza also acknowledged the hard work of young achievers who are excelling in their respective disciplines, adding that it is important that the hard work and achievements of this year’s young honourees is highlighted.

“We ought to recognise and celebrate the difference these young people are making in the wider community.

I have enormous respect for all of them and feel that the challenges and successes they face are not always recognised.

They are role models for their generation and we are truly proud of the work they are doing.”

Meanwhile, voting for this year’s nominees is currently underway and will close on 20 September. Winners will be revealed at the Zim Achievers gala on September 29.

The awards were established in 2010 and continue to celebrate the accomplishments of individuals and organisations in fields that include business, sport, entertainment, arts and culture.

Profiles of this year’s nominees are on the Zim Achievers website and detail the remarkable work and achievements of this year’s shortlisted candidates.

The ceremony will take place at the Gaithersburg Marriott hotel.

The spectacular lakeside hotel has scenic views and is within walking distance of the popular RIO Washingtonian Center.

Tickets are on sale for $75 until 14 September and will go up to $85 thereafter.

The ZAA annual gala dinner has become the society red carpet event and the most popular date on the Zimbabwean community calendar in the UK, South Africa, Australia and the US.

There are plans to expand to Canada in the coming months.

HONARARY AWARDS
YOUNG ACHIEVERS

1. Tariro Kandemiri
2. Ru Chibanda- 12 year old Gymnast
3. Nyasha Zimunhu – PA
4. 2 Bros in the Kitchen
5. Danielle Sebata

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