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19/11/2018

Organisers of the Zim Hip hop Awards have released the list of the 2018 Zim Hip Hop Awards nominees.

1. Best Male

• Mariachi
• Takura
• Asaph
• R Peels
• Ti – Gonzi

2. Best Female

• Sacha
• Kikky Bad Ass
• Natasha Muz
• Tashamiswa
• Blaq Diva Quin

3. Best Collaboration

• Asaph ft Tha dawg and F Mcswag- Mambo
• Takura ft Junior Brown –Ndakabva kujecha
• Kay Gee 40 ft Mr noxa -Sterek
• Mariachi ft Junior Brown -Salisbury
• R Peels ft Tehn Diamond and Munetsi- Mweya

4. Best Hip-Hop Group
• Team bho
• Mula nation
• Nxt
• Myke Pimp and Trk
• Noble Styles and Trae young

5. Best Producer

• Jamal
• Rayo beats
• Fun F
• Quazor
• Maclyne Beats

6. Best dressed Male and Female (Chosen on Red carpet)

7. Best New Comer

• King 98
• K Brizzy
• Nxt
• Fucci
• Tanto Wavie

8. Best Local Brand Supporting Local Hip-Hop

• Zvanhuwa fashions
• Kingsville clothing
• Team legacy
• Changamire fest
• Grape vine

9. Best Album

• Mariachi -Muzukuru
• Takura -Someone had to do it
• Guluva 7 -Command hustle
• R Peels – Kudenga kure
• Crooger -Shumba inoruma

10. Best Promoter

• Preezo
• Zimboy
• Thorne laroq
• C.T.O Banks
• Naboth rizzla

11. Best Diaspora

• Don Dada
• Rich Forbes
• Young Tyran
• Mab
• Mlue J

12. Best Radio DJ (NONE SUBMISSION CATEGORY)
• Kheke Skyz metro
• Thorne laroq Khulumani fm
• Mox Star fm
• Promethius Power fm
• Lady k and Pd Zi fm

13. Best Club DJ

• Raydiz
• Tk Beats
• Dj Drew

14. Best Gospel Act

• Courtney Antipas
• J Soldier
• Joe Chiz Jnr
• Caspeado
• Dr Mtk

15. Best Dance Crew

• Antivirus
• Megatronz Empire

16. Best underground

• Muse
• GunX Da Pharoah
• H-files
• Dakid Verse
• Lady Eef

17. Best Alternative

• Indigo Saint
• Coco Master
• Kaygee 40
• Nxt
• Chronnic

18. Best Media – ONLINE

• The Zim Tainment
• Insider 263 magazine(Cto banks)
• Juice magazine
• Zimbuzz

19. Best media –JOURNALIST

• Michael Shoko
• Charmaine Chasweka
• Tanaka Musanhi
• Bongani Ndlovu
• Ronald Magweta

20. Best Hip Hop free style artist (live rap battle)SAT 15 DEC.

21. Song of the year

• Asaph -Mambo
• Takura-Jehova
• Scrip Mula -Svoto
• Mariachi- Ngaanake
• Natasha Muz -Handizi tsaga

22. Video Of The Year

• Asaph -Mambo
• Takura – Ngoro yemoto
• Mariachi -Ngaanake
• Kikky Bad Ass -Boiz dze tonaz
• Mula Nation – Horror

23. Best Hip Hop Hustle.

• Takura
• Rick Chasers
• Kingsville clothing
• MR Kata
• Brythreesixty

24. Best Hip Hop Verse (sweet 16 award)
• Asaph -hate to say
• Guluva 7 – Khanda cool
• Takura – Ndakabva kujecha
• Muse – Grinding.
• Ti-Gonzi – Misi haifanane

25. Hip hop personality of the year (none submission category).
• Raydiz
• Dj Towers
• Calvin
• Stunner
• Kikky Badass
• Mudiwa

26. Peoples choice

• Asaph
• Takura
• Kikky
• Mariachi
• Ti-Gonzi
• Brythreesixty
• R peels

(VOTING STARTS WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2018. Voting Platforms T.B.A.)

Singer Faith Candy to strut her stuff at the Miss Curvy Zimbabwe

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19/11/2018

Singer Faith Candy to strut her stuff at the Miss Curvy Zimbabwe

Slim no longer hold the monopoly on sexy, everywhere in the world, the curvy movement has taken over, even fashion designers are now filling the runways with thick bodies.

A scroll through Instagram’s most popular pages you will find that it is the curvy models that are trending and have attracted hundreds of thousands and in some instances million of followers.

But before the rest of the world joined in on the craze, Zimbabwe was already hosting the Miss Curvy, the brain child of Mercy Mushaninga.

You will remember Tanya Chikuni? Of course you do! The Miss Curvy 2011 remains the most popular face or it curvaceous lady to ever win the competition.

The 2018 edition is back and the competition is hotter than desert temperatures, women from all four corners of Zimbabwe will battle it out on December 21 to be crowned Miss Curvy Zimbabwe.

This year is special, even celebrities are taking part, One of the contestants is singer and NAMA nominated actress Faith Candy.

The singer revealed that December won’t be the first time that she has walked on the ramp as she has won a pageant before.

“I started my modelling career at a young age, growing up I always loved posing for pictures and I loved the limelight too,” she chuckled.

“My first modelling experience was in 2004 when I entered the Miss Culture Highfield and I actually won the title but since then I have been caught up in the music industry until now that I decided to enter the Miss Curvy Zimbabwe 2018,” revealed Faith Candy.

The ramp can be scary, especially for first timers, the big crowds, the cheering or jeering crowd, the lights, all put together can make that runway look like the Dubai Airport runway.

But for Candy, music and film has offered her that experience and modelling is just an extension of her talent.

“lm not a shy person and I am used to large audiences both as a musician and actress,” she said.

But where does she get her confidence, well from a highly unlikely source – the comments from people.

“The positive compliments that I get from people have made me more comfortable in myself and each time I don a beautiful dress or gown I feel gorgeous and sexy.

So many questions as Mai Huni breathes her last

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15/11/2018

So many questions as Mai Huni breathes her last

Former Studio 263 actress Charmaine Mangwende has died.

The actress’ death whose on screen name was Mai Huni has left so many unanswered questions.

Although details of her death are still sketchy, a worrying revelation about her life was made bare on Facebook a fortnight ago.

A one Mai Monty posted in the popular Facebook Group Mvenge Mvenge appealing for knowledge on Charmaine’s relatives.

She revealed at that time that Mai Huni had been sick for 2 months but was being looked after by strangers.

Read the post:

“Good evening people im writing this message to share with the public to get help maybe there is someone who knows Charmaine Mangwende Aka Mai Huni Studio 263.

“She is being looked after by a sister of ours by the name of Magdalene Sharaunga in Chitungwiza Zengeza 4.”

In the post she said that Charmaine had changed her name but was not saying much about her relatives.

“We just found out from someone that her real name must be Zambrina Chakanyuka and she changed it to Charmaine Mangwende she is not feeling for 2 months and she is not saying much about her relatives,” she said.

Mai Monty went on to reveal that Maggie, who was taking care of her had found Mai Huni in town and was now sleeping in the streets.

Some family members who came across the post and the contact details provided recognised her and got in touch with the care givers.

More to follow…

State of Malambia set for World Premiere

Donald Gwasira

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15/11/2018

State of Malambia set for World Premiere

Zimbabwe’s most anticipated film State of Malambia is set for it’s premiere this December.

Producer and director Marc T Mandisoul has pinned hopes on his first ever film that it will change the face of Zimbabwe and Africa in the global film industry.

In an interview with Zimbuzz, Mandisoul officially announced the date for his movie premiere.

“14th of December is the day Zimbabwe will witness Malambia Theme Night and State of Malambia movie premiere”, he said.

“Sets and Props were sponsored by Nash Paints through Tinashe Mutarise, Jack International, Mogul Touch Studios and DreamHouse Media are some of the partners we worked with”, he added.

“World premiere is in UK on 23 February 2019 but January 22 2019 that is the African premiere in Lagos Nigeria”, he revealed.

His production maybe one of Zimbabwes best productions yet with an estimated profit of a quarter million dollars.

“The movie was made on a budget of $104 000 and that is the value investment put into vision which is a trilogy by the way as our project took 7 months (April to November)”, says Mandisoul.

“Tickets will go on sale from 30 November and standard ticket is $15.

The movie features the talents of Don Savania, Jefferson Muserera, Nakita Blake, Ngoni Vere, Elroy W Chastang, Tinotenda Satande,

Nelly Ramloah, Natasha Dlamini, Blekks Makwara,NAMA winner Charlene Maungweni, rapper Zizzi Azzazzi, Curren Rose Goba, Panashe Chikomba,

Ellen Mubwanda, Pryde Mpofu, Charles Mzemba and Callista Machona, introducing Jermaine Donald Mandisoul.

Chengeto Brown shares first pics of new born Son

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15/11/2018

Chengeto Brown shares first pics of new born Son

Singer Chengeto Brown has introduced her newborn bambino to the wide world for the first time.

Baby Zion finally made his full Instagram debut and boy is he adorable.

Before that, the mum had just shown the Gram world his tiny hands

Born on August 18, we had to wait a whole three months to catch a glimpse of this adorable little man, but it was worth the wait.

Chengeto who only alerted her fans of her pregnancy in July looks like she is enjoying every bit of motherhood.

Said Chengeto, “My Zion. Words could never describe the importance of your entity in enough depth.

“One day I will tell you of how you saved me. How you woke up my soul. How you gave me reason.

“How you ignited a strength in me I never knew existed.”

Zion’s Aunt Ammara Brown is equally ecstatic, she commented on the picture:

“Aww my little munchkin, he keeps turning into a big bowl of mush,” said Ammara.

Ammara replied to another comment with equal passion:

“Zion’s eyes are everything. So intense! Full of wonder and focus already,” she said.

Chengeto Brown with her baby. Pic: Instagram

There’s definitely lots of joy in Browns’ residency…

John Cole’s Skoro Skoro, A Beautiful Piece of Art

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15/11/2018

John Cole’s Skoro Skoro, A Beautiful Piece of Art

Dynamic,exciting and creative is multi-award winning choreographer John Cole in his first music video.

With an almost ballooning catalogue of music videos under his belt as a choreographer, John Cole puts the magic on Skoro Skoro to deliver another mesmerising performance.

The video is exactly what we expected, a lot of dancing and crazy stunts.

With Lee Mchoney on the vocals the two are a full package,they both can act and are funny.

Oh yes, and beautiful.

There’s also cameo appearances from singer Cindy Munyavi as well as John Cole’s young kids.

Bringing up a weaving of beautiful pieces of art in one video.

Enjoy the video below

Open Call to Catalyse Zimbabwe’s Creative Economy

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08/11/2018

Open Call to Catalyse Zimbabwe’s Creative Economy

Globally, the Creative economy leverages creativity, technology, culture and innovation catalyses inclusive and sustained economic growth and development.

Creative economy sectors include arts and craft, books, films, paintings, festivals, songs, designs, digital animation and video games.

Accelerators of Creative Economy are Creative and Social hubs by supporting diverse communities of artists, entrepreneurs, activists and culture producers in physical or virtual spaces such as music studios, collectives, online networks, co-working spaces, incubators, and more.

The region has seen the metamorphosis of these spaces over time and noted with great excitement the positive impacts creative hubs offer to communities.

With this in mind, the British Council, Hivos, Nesta in partnership with Enthuse Afrika(ZW), Electric South(ZA) and Youngblood(ZA) have joined forces to develop a flexible co-created learning initiative; formed to support the social and creative hubs in Southern Africa as creative economy drivers and social impact in the region.

Dubbed, connect.hubs, the programme supports diverse communities of artists, entrepreneurs, activists and culture producers in physical or virtual spaces such as music studios, collectives, online networks, co-working spaces, incubators, and more.

The connect.hubs programme will see young leaders, influencers or decision-makers from social and creative hubs attend a 4-day training program designed to build and sustain skills, knowledge and network this November in Cape Town, South Africa as well as Harare, Zimbabwe.

The Zimbabwean cohort will impart creative wisdom to decision-makers, influencers (aspiring or established), 18-35 years, running hubs or well on their way to establishing a creative hub from Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The opportunity is open to the Southern African region opened on Wednesday is available for online applications until the 8th of November.

If you know someone who brings their community together to work, collaborate or access resources, connect.hubs is a great opportunity to ‘connect across the region and go create’ locally or beyond.’

Apply here today. http://bit.ly/connecthubs ‏

Madam Boss,Kim Jayde, Janet Manyowa Scoops ZIWA Gongs

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06/11/2018

Madam Boss,Kim Jayde, Janet Manyowa Scoops ZIWA Gongs

The highly anticipated fifth Zimbabwe International Women’s Awards (ZIWA) took place this past weekend at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham.

The headline sponsor was Express Links International.

The event was attended by 240 guests including nominees and their families and long-time supporters of ZIWA.

Special guests included The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Yvonne Mosquito and her husband Winston.

The Lord Mayor presented the first award of the night. Other special guests were Busi Ncube, a legend of the Zimbabwean music industry and winner of the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award who presented the Notable Musician Award to Janet Manyowa, accepted on her behalf by Nagug Musica.

Beatrice Khumalo former ZBC newsreader and radio presenter gave the Woman In Media award to Kim Jayde Robinson of MTV Base.

The event kicked off with a poem written by Alicia Jonathan, daughter of ZIWA Founder Jules Jonathan, ‘I Am ZIWA Legacy’.

The night was hosted by Chiedza Ziyambe, founder of Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase UK, and Bonnie Chimanikire, founder of the High Tea Event.

Entertainment was provided by Nagug Musica, a past ZIWA nominee, Munnya the Wordplay Poet and Prince Dee Jr who performed at the 2016 event, and Tsungai Tsikirai; sound was provided by DJ Viv.

The evening featured surprise giveaways to the audience. Some donated by Langa Cosmetics.

The ZIWA Committee wanted to express their sincere gratitude to the ZIWA family for promoting the ethos of ZIWA.

Founder, Jules Jonathan said, ‘There is so much hard work behind the scenes and our greatest achievement as a team is the support we have received over the years from our sponsors and the public.

The highlight of the evening was the lifetime achievement accolade, awarded to Mrs Hatifari Munongi affectionately known as gogo,for her services to education.

She fulfilled a lifetime aspiration of getting a university degree at the age of 76 – a BSc Hon in Sociology, Gender and Development Studies from the Women’s University of Africa.

She also founded the Mauya Kumusha Cultural Village to promote Shona customs.

The award was presented by Rhoda Molife, Panel Co-ordinator and Communications Lead, who said ‘I was emotional as I told the audience about Gogo Munongi’s journey.

In fact, I get all teary eyed when I think about what she has done and meeting her was truly a special moment.

She embodies what we like to call ‘staying in your lane’ and ‘living your best life!’

ZIWA 2018: Our Legacy

Winners

Leading Artist

Fungai Marima (UK)

Painter/printmaker and art handler; co-founder of Nzinga Project

Best Blogger

Fitness Bae International (ZIM)

Online run coach, owner of #RunWithFitnessBae, writer and fitness blogger

Community Champion Award

Tariro Chideya (ZIM)

Founder of the charity ‘Put a Smile on a Child’

Notable Musician Award

Janet Manyowa (ZIM)

Multi-award-winning gospel musician

People’s Choice Award

Tyra Chikocho Munetsiwa – Madam Boss (ZIM)

Social media personality, comedian

Rising Star Award

Amanda Nkomo (UK)

Model and Miss Zimbabwe UK 2017

Women’s Collective Award

Qoki Zindlovukazi (UK)

Award-winning collective that raises funds for those in need

The Entrepreneur’s Award

Rufaro Govere (ZIM)

Interior designer and founder of Little Paris Harare

Most Inspirational Woman

Dr Faith Nyamukapa (ZIM)

Social entrepreneur and philanthropist

Outstanding Sportswoman

Grace Chirumanzu (UK)

Sports journalist and martial artist

Best Author

Panashe Chigumadzi (SA)

Author of ‘These Bones Will Rise Again ‘

The Future of Fashion Award

Yvonne Ndava (UK)

Founder and Creative Designer at Yvonne Yvette Designs

Woman in Media

Kim Jayde Robinson (SA)

Presenter on MTV Base Africa, blogger, MC, face of Revlon SA

Panel Choice Award

Ulethu (ZIM)

Singer-songwriter

Courage Award

Roberta ‘Bobby’ Mutasa (UK)

Burns survivor and motivational speaker

The Founder’s Award

Akashinga

All-female rangers and environmentalists

Lifetime Achievement Award

Hatifari Munongi

For services to and achievements in education

Report by Molah Media

Dial-A-Delivery Application – Deliciousness delivered to your Table

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06/11/2018

Dial-A-Delivery Application – Deliciousness delivered to your Table

With just a few taps on a phone screen, ordering food has never been this simpler, eliminating the travelling hustle.

Why go out for dinner or lunch when deliciousness can be delivered to you!

From their kitchen to your table fast Food giant, Simbisa Brands has launched a new technological application which the business has signified will be forming a core part of its go to market strategy going forward.

The Dial-A-Delivery Application, which the company unveiled recently is meant to position the business as a key player in the mobile convergence of services, which has taken the market by storm.

The application was developed locally by a team of Zimbabweans as part of the business’s focus on developing local value chains and solutions.

Warren Meares, Managing Director of Simbisa Brands Zimbabwe explained; “The market is asking for convenience, this is a global phenomenon, and for us, providing convenience to consumers was a natural response as we seek to unlock further opportunities for growth.

There is a convergence of service to mobile devices, and the Dial-A-Delivery Application is our stake in this.”

Simbisa Brands has been on a growth path throughout the year, with the business having opened up complexes in Msasa and Chisipite and also having extended the Haefelis brand to Harare from Bulawayo.

Additionally, the business has purchased additional sites for expansion within the Sam Levy Mall in Borrowdale, where new Nando’s, Haefelis and Creamy Inn stores are being set up.

“We are optimistic about our business, and the prospects for growth in the future, and as the economy opens up and expands, we realise the need to build the capacity we will need for sustained future growth”, added Meares.

Formerly part of Innscor, Simbisa Brands, is the 10th largest company by market capitalisation on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and owns the Pizza Inn, Chicken Inn, Cream Inn, Bakers Inn and Haefelis Brands.

The business also holds licences for Rocomamas, Nando’s, Ocean Basket and Steers in Zimbabwe.

Dzamutsana — Jah Prayzah in his Golden State

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05/11/2018