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Just in: Seh Calaz blasts Soul Jah Love, Accuses him of Betrayal

In typical bhanditi style, dancehall chanter Seh Calaz Friday night pulled no punches as he blasted erstwhile friend Soul Jah Love for what he terms betrayal.

In a statement issued by his Publicist King George, the award-winning star also blasted Soul Jah Love’s new management for disrupting their usual brotherhood system.

Soul Jah Love is being accused of instructing his management to demand that he be removed from the line up of performers for Seh Calaz’s birthday bash happenig on Saturday.

 

Seh Calaz highlighted how they always include each other on posters even without consultation, an agreement which he said they have had for a long time now.

It is alleged however that Soul Jah love, through his manager Benjamin Nyandoro threatened legal action against again Seh Calaz.

 

Below we publish the statement as is

 

To Stakeholders & Fans

We would like to inform all stakeholders and especially fans that Soul Jah Love will not perform at the Sadaka Birthday Bash slated for this Saturday,October 14th 2017.

This is because we have not reached an amicable agreement with the artist.For the avoidance of doubt,having Soul Jah Love on the line up was an act of brotherhood and whatever discussions were neccesary were to be handled by Seh Calaz and Soul Jah Love.

Seh Calaz has been on tour to Australia and only arrived yesterday. The two come a long way before the emergence of some overzealous mafikizolo managers.

Soul Jah Love has put Seh Calaz on posters for basically all his launches and birthday bashes without even consulting with Seh Calaz or his management and Seh Calaz has been decent enough to attend without even asking for payment. 

It came as a surprise therefore that Soul Jah Love’s management contacted the promoters of the Sadaka bash yesterday with a threat for legal action because Soul Jah Love was on the poster.

While it is obvious they are acting under his instruction , we find this kind of behaviour to be very hypocritical coming from an artist who is known for missing confirmed and booked shows.

As they say, a lizard in Zimbabwe can not be a crocodile in London. While trying to portray a semblance of order and pseudo professionalism,we urge his management to clean their house first.

It is a public secret that they have not appeared at booked shows and caused violence and vandalism of property as a result.

It is against this background that we make this public announcement to avoid any such incidents.

As already alluded to earlier,we can’t count the number of times we have been on their event posters and actually turned up.

We do this in the spirit of brotherhood which unfortunately the other side does not want to reciprocate but choose to grandstand for whatever reason.

So here is the message to them:Its ok,do not come and in future never consider us for any of your events.

We have done our part several times to be good brothers but it seems you think we can do without each other based on your uncouth behaviour and that’s fine with us.

The Sadaka bash will go ahead and will be a success all the same. 

Issued by King George 

Publicist, Seh Calaz Music.

 

BET Cancels Drama Series ‘Being Mary Jane’

BET’s drama series, Being Mary Jane, which stars Gabrielle Union, is coming to an end, the network has announced.

Being Mary Jane has been a landmark series not only for BET but for African-American women around the world who saw themselves in Mary Jane, her family, friends and coworkers. 

“From the captivating storytelling to the richly complex characters and the powerful issues tackled on the series, we remain immensely proud,” said Connie Orlando, EVP Head of Programming, BET Networks.

 

“We are grateful to the cast and creators of Being Mary Jane, who have worked tirelessly to bring this world to vivid life over the past four seasons. 

“We also thank the many loyal viewers whose hearts and minds were captured every week and kept Mary Jane trending worldwide. We look forward to closing out Mary Jane’s journey with a series finale that is sure to blow fans away!”

MJ is going out the way she came in, with a full-length film in 2018 that will tie together all the loose ends.

Breaking: Davido Finally releases Official Statement & CCTV Footage from the Club

After a tumultuous 24hrs Nigerian singer Davido has finally released an official statement together with accompanying CCTV footage from the night of Tagbo’s Death.

Davido was Thursday forced to cancel his Zimbabwe gig set for Friday due to the controversies surrounding the case.

Also Read: Davido Cancels Zim Show, Here is Why

He had promised to make a statement after he was re-invited for questioning by the police who were accusing him of giving false statements.

 

 

Below is a copy of the Press Statement

Update: Davido Cancels Zim Show, Here is Why

As the controversy surrounding Tagbo’s death lingers, Nigerian star performer Davido has been forced to cancel his Zimbabwean Show where he was supposed to perform tomorrow.

Davido                                                                                                                          picture by capitalxtra.com

Tagbo who was Davido’s friend died of suffocation, according to a Nigerian police autopsy report, a development which forced law authorities to re-invite Davido for further question.

In his initial statement, Davido had indicated that he only knew of Tabgo’s death through mutual friends, however, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, confirmed that  CCTV footage confirmed that Davido’s friends dumped him at the hospital and ran away.

 

It is that lie which then opened a can of worms and the multi-award winning singer was then quizzed by the police Wednesday.

Further investigations by police, however, revealed that Davido actually directed his driver and friends to dump the corpse at the hospital.

Although Dee Nosh of 2Kings Entertainment had in the afternoon told Zimbuzz that the musician and his band were expected in Harare between 3 am and 8 am Friday, things took a turn.

According to Zimbuzz sources in Nigeria, the musician was very disturbed by the death of his friends and was also forced to cancel another Wednesday show in Nigeria.

Three of  Davido’s friends have died in the past week.

“David is a distraught person at the moment, the deaths have taken a hard toll on him and he is struggling to deal with the death of three of his friends,” the source told Zimbuzz.

“He is disappointed to be missing the Zimbabwe gig for he was looking forward to seeing his fans in your country,” added the source.

The source said the circumstances had forced him to cancel the show as he might be required by police to provide further evidence but mostly, said the source, Davido is in a state of mourning.

Meanwhile, the organisers have issued a statement and an apology to all the disappointed fans.

They have since roped in  Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi and The Gafa, Winky D for the Kutonga Kwaro album launch.

 

2Kings Twitter Statement

 

Jah Prayzah’s Statement

 

We are disappointed to announce to you masoja that Davido will no longer be performing at the Kutonga Kwaro Album Launch…

Posted by Jah Prayzah on Thursday, October 12, 2017

Latest on Davido Case: Singer attending funeral, Expected in Harare tomorrow

Nigerian Pop Star David Adeleke was yesterday re-invited by the police for questioning over the death of his friend Tagbo Umeike.

Davido picture by informationng.com

According to Nigerian reports, Wednesday afternoon the police commissioner, Imohimi Edgal, stated at a briefing in Lagos that Davido had been re-invited for questioning after he gave a false statement to the police.

Mr Edgal according to Nigerian media reports, indicated that Davido had said that he only knew of Tagbo’s death while he was at DNA nightclub, in Victoria Island, a claim that has been found to be untrue.

Police have revealed an autopsy which shows that Tagbo died of suffocation and not alcohol as had been believed.

Tagbo’s death is a major blow to Davido as his death means he has lost three friends inside a space of a week, DJ Olu and Chime

This news sent a host of his Zimbabwean fans into panic as conflicting reports started circulating, with some suggesting that the singer had been arrested.

However, Davido has not been charged and is expected to be in the country tomorrow morning.

Dee Nosh of 2Kings Entertainment who are part of the organisers of the Jah Prayzah Kutonga Kwaro album launch confirmed to Zimbuzz that they were expecting him Friday morning.

“Davido and his crew are arriving tomorrow morning,” he said.

“They are arriving in batches with the first expected to touch down at the Harare International Airport at 3 am while the other at 8 am,” he explained.

The singer was earlier expected to arrive in Harare Thursday but is currently attending the funeral of his deceased friend DJ Olu.

The Pulse Nigeria published pictures of Davido at burial service of his late friend, DJ Olu.

Davido, however, dismissed policed claims and has promised to release a statement and a footage that would shed light on the saga, he said revealed this via his Snapchat account.

 

Update: Davido no longer Coming to Zimbabwe, Here is Why

 

Watch the Police Chief giving the briefing

‘The Big Turn Up’ is About to Change how you Party

For those that love the finer things in life, have the finer things and fine themselves, the way you party is about to be remixed by the launch of ‘The Big turn Up’

Created for working adults, young at heart who are passionate dreamers The Big Turn Up makes its inaugural launch Saturday, October 14 at the Newlands Country Club from 1 pm to 10 pm.

Running under the theme ‘Something White’ guests can look forward to access to delightful  Chill Zones, Beautiful Pop-up Outlets featuring Specially Selected Vendors.

 

Unique World Class Live Music Experience featuring sets by 3 DJs, 2 Artists, resident Band, Car Exhibitions, Quality Company for Networking and A Unique Outdoor scenery featuring the Zimbabwean Summer Sun into golden Sunset among a host of other activities.

The event which will be running regularly and will be held at different other venues.

“Belief in quality and excellence for each experience imagined for The BIG Turn Up dictates that it be bigger than one venue,” said a statement from the organisers.

“For it to be fully realised, it will be expressed through changing locations, with each new space dressed up to unique and creative themes. The BIG Turn Up will always give us the opportunity to enjoy the Zimbabwean weather, beautiful scenery, a magical sunset, and fun under the stars. The outdoor vibe is imperative to our imagined exclusive experience.

“The BIG Turn Up will always give us the opportunity to enjoy the Zimbabwean weather, beautiful scenery, a magical sunset, and fun under the stars. The outdoor vibe is imperative to our imagined exclusive experience.”

Organisers also said at the guests’ service shall be well trained and groomed service staff together with Umlilo and her Flames for your Hosting Needs.

Tickets available for $20 at Newlands Colorsel Shop.

 

Here is a video of what you can expect

? Turning happiness into lifestyle ?Join us this Saturday • Experience it for yourself ?#thebigturnup#bringafriend

Posted by Big TurnUp on Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Ur Highness drops hot video featuring a Stripper

Zim Hip hop fortunes are about to change if the new music that has been dropping lately is something to consider.

Ur Highness

ExQ dropped his simple yet beautiful video with Tanzanian Lulu Diva, female rapper Kikky BadAss released her album Queen of the South, while elders Few Kings gifted us with The Feeling Aint Fear.

But the attention has quickly shifted to rapper Ur Highness who changed his name from Cblud and he has announced his arrival with a loud noise.

The rapper released a new single titled Molly accompanied by some dazzling visuals.

A very memorable song, with an equally hot supermodel playing the vixen role in a video that only features the two of them.

The stripper role gets really intense at about 1:45 when she walks in on the rapper who is seated on the couch and we must say the dancer sold it for the video, but impressive was Ur Highness as he does he trap rap in a perfect wardrobe.

The good thing about this song is that minus the hot video, it is damn hit track. If this song doesn’t blow, we only have ourselves to blame.

 

Watch Molly here

Kikky BadAss drops Big Nigerian Collabo with Ycee & Wizzyprobeats

There was something rather unusual on Kikky BadAss’ album cover when private guests at the launch at Crown Plaza laid hands on her new project.

Kikky BadAss and Ycee

Kikky had proved to all and sundry that she had put in the work and was hungry enough for success.

The bootylicious singer had pulled off the biggest collaboration in Zim Pop Music to date, landing a collaboration with Nigerian rapper and songwriter Ycee together with A-list producer Wizzypro. 

 

Together they created the magic on a track titled Reality which is on her new 13 track album titled ‘Queen of South’ you can read the Zimbuzz album review here.

The talented rapper, who is currently signed on to Tinny Entertainment rose to fame with his 2015 hit “Condo”, which features Patoranking.

Producer Wizzypro who has worked with artists such as TimayaPatorankingSkalesRuntown and Wizkid made a modern afro-feel hip hop trap which brought out the creativity of Kikky.

Kikky tells us how the massive collaboration came about.

“The collabo came about when I was visiting in Nigeria, Ycee is signed to Tinny entertainment owned by Tinny who happened to be a friend,” she said.

“So Ycee heard the song and liked it and he put his verse on it, just like that.”

She said that she will be travelling to Nigeria to shoot the video to the song.I’m goi g to shoot the video this year when I go to Nigeria

But what does the album mean to her, she explains:

“This album means a lot to me, I worked hard, and was able to put it together while at the same time going to school, it makes me so proud of myself.

“It signifies a new beginning for great things to be born for me,” she explained.

You can stream some of the track from her VEVO Account here

 

New Tourism Minister announces Gvt Position on Miss Tourism Zimbabwe

Newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Honourable Edgar Mbwembwe yesterday morning announced Government’s position on Miss Tourism Zimbabwe.

Tourism, Environment and Hospitality Industry Minister Edgar Mbwembwe                                                     Picture by Tsitsi Bertha

Speaking at the Miss Tourism Zimbabwe press briefing at The Andy Miller Hall in the Harare Showgrounds, Minister Mbwembwe said government was fully behind the pageant.

“I want to assure you that Government fully supports Miss Tourism and our expectation is that the event will continue to register great success notwithstanding the challenges of funding that you experience,” he assured.

 

Hon Mbwembwe was probably making his first speech as the Tourism Minister barely 24 hrs after being sworn in by President Mugabe Tuesday at the State House.

The Chikomba East Member of parliament previously served as the Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister and takes over from Minister Mzembi who now heads the Foreign Ministry.

His assurances allayed fears that the new appointment would somehow affect the position of Barbara Mzembi who was in 2016 appointed Miss Tourism Trust Patron by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority.

Hon Mbwembwe with MTZ board members, his deputy Hon Ndlovu (left) Harare Prov Minister Miriam Chikukwa, Barbara Mzembi, 2016 Winner Ashley Morgen and Spokesman Spencer Manyemba (far right)                                     Picture by Tsisti Bertha

The Minister who was enthusiastic about the pageant urged corporates to consider investing in beauty pageants.

“We note that there is limited investment in beauty pageants in Zimbabwe, I, therefore, urge the private sector and corporates to tango with you to support the event financially and materially,” he said.

He also had some fine words of wisdom to the girls.

To the contestants, remember that the Crown that will sit upon your head sits there as a symbol of Zimbabwean beauty that denotes one who will serve communities.

The Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2017 will be held at the HICC in Harare on December 9 with auditions happening from  the 12th to the 15th of October at the Andy Miller Hall in the Harare Showgrounds

 

New Anonymous Sponsor for Miss Tourism Zimbabwe ‘Unveiled’

Miss Tourism Trust has announced dates for this year’s finale to be held in December at the HICC in Harare.

MIss Tourism Zimbabwe 2016 top 3

The event will take place on December 9, 2017, with auditions being held from 13 to 15 October at The Andy Miller Hall, Harare Showgrounds

Delivering his speech the new Miss Tourism Zimbabwe spokesman Spencer Manyemba said the anchor sponsor for this year’s pageant had requested to remain anonymous.

 

This comes after last year’s sponsor severed ties with the Trust after staging what remains the most glamorous event the country has ever had.

“As you may be aware, the competition for Miss Tourism Zimbabwe was opened from 1 July until 6 September,” he said.

“To date, we have received more than 400 applications from all over Zimbabwe. Our committee will sit and go through each application with a fine eye and confirming requirements are met by each applicant in order to select those who will attend the auditions.

“We want it to be noted that our anchor Sponsor has chosen to remain anonymous, secondly we have a number of sponsors that have come on board with different packages of sponsorship,” he added.

However, some of the revealed sponsors include Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), Zimbabwe Agriculture Society (ZAS), Bella Marie, First Legal Choice, ZLG, Pro Air, Air Zimbabwe and Angels Hair.

The event was officiated by the Guest of Honour and newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Honourable Edgar Mbwembwe his Deputy AnastanciaNdhlovu and Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Hon. Mirriam Chikukwa.