A fortnight ago the streets of Harare CBD were packed during the much-hyped carnival a week later South Africa’s energetic hip-hop artist TheFamily Tree boss Casper Nyovest also jetted in to show off what he is made of.
Alfred Kainga
Now Xtratime Entertainment has organised a different setup of entertainment as our own American based comedian Alfred Kainga performs his debut stand-up comedy show at the Reps Theatre on the 22nd of this month.
The Mbare born comedian had more than a decade in America where he mastered his comedy skills.
ZIMBUZZ caught up with the ‘Funnyman’ (KAINGA) as he expressed his gratitude for sharing the stage with local comedians on his new show dubbed Home Coming Ha-Ha-Harare.
“Man it’s truly surreal. I can’t believe it’s really happening. I have longed for this show since I started comedy. Ain’t nothing like performing for your own people and with other local comedians. I’m excited about this.”
“Comedy is like any other profession which needs an optimistic attitude.
“Imagine you crack a joke and the audience remains gazing you without loosening up their ribs.”
Alfred Kainga said, ” Keep it moving… one joke doesn’t make or break a set”.
He once featured on the Hart of the City show a Kevin Hart’s show on Central Comedy, a moment he tags as his best in his career.
Harare comedy lovers have been in variety shows but there five unique facts about Alfred Kainga.
1. I’m versatile
2.Confident
3.Take my funny business seriously
4.I’m silly and
5.Creative”.
To youngsters who want to venture into comedy as a career the former Prince Edward student -Kainga remarkably said :
“Follow your dreams and go for it, comedy is very rewarding but it’s not a quick race. It’s a long journey. Stay the course, be funny be original and there is no limit”.
In a message titled “A letter to my longtime lover and provider ” an Econet subscriber a one Kobe Dhabha complained to the service provider for not being able to download nude pictures.
Dhabha chronicled his disappointment with the slow network in a hilarious yet sincere way. Below we republish his message as is (Message was posted on the Econet official Facebook page)
Dear Econet
I’m writing this to u coz I gotta break up with u. It’s not me….. Its u. U did this to us. We had it so good wen we started.
What happened? U had me grinning back in the early to mid two thousands with all those txts u gave me.
All those minutes the attention was intoxicating. But then came the Internet age and u changed. U been switching up on me.
At first I thought nah its just a phase. But nope u really have become this cold inconsiderate b…. No I won’t call u names now that things have gone bad.
But I mean look at how netone treats their relationships. Damn it’s like I’m seeing these netone users floating in town facebooking and downloading whatsapp videos.
I can’t remember when last i downloaded one of those?. I hear them laughing and video calling and I just sit there with u in my hand tense quiet.
We used to b them. They r us. Like usher said I gotta let this burn. I mean they have one fusion. They out Google me in arguments now.
I’m employed and broke kids with netone lines have more data than i do. Do u know how inadequate that makes me feel?
Anyway I have been faithful to u for 15 yrs now. But I guess this is it. I want to know wat YouTube is without bleeding thru the nose.
I want to fb my homies and send nudes maybe even receive a few. Now I can’t even afford to download a nude pic…. I have to read abt them in whatsapp groups.
The worst part is I thot I had u figured out. I wud b like ok this data will last me a week. But nope. U still found a way to surprise me.
Do u know hw depressing that You have 14mbs remaining message is? I guess u don’t.
I just can’t afford u anymore. U r too demanding. I won’t achieve anything with yo nails so deep in me.
Maybe u really r for the rich and famous and I was just a stepping stone in yo journey.
Now the awkward part begins.
Seeing u on billboards knowing that we had each other and we lost each other. Having to tell my family that it’s over and we have to all move to new bae netone. It’s all so stressful. But it has to b done. Ur success has made u neglect me.
One of Zimbabwe’s biggest music producers Macdonald Macdee Chidavaenzi is officially someone’s person.
On Saturday Mcdee paid lobola for his sweetheart Rutendo Mukonho at her homestead in Westgate. He broke the news on his Facebook account with the following caption “Then God gave me a wife. Ndobva tadii paya?? #officiallyoffthemarket”
Gospel singers Tembalami and Zim Praise’s Wellington Kwenda made up the Lobola negotioan team together with some of Mcdee’s familly elders.
He told Zimbuzz of the feeling of being a married man: “Half the time i was outside raging with the anxiety of what was going on inside so i didn’t really get the negotiation experience,” he said.
“But because i was dealing with a family that values building family more than finances, our negotiations were fair, to be honest.”
He spoke of the anxiety that made him sick the previous night: ” The hardest part was the night before with the stress, I actually got sick due to anxiety,” he revealed.
“But thank God it worked out fine, I found happiness and happiness found me I think I can live with that.”
He also confirmed that their wedding will be coming in no time but couldn’t reveal more details.
We are not too sure how to classify this guy whether to call him a comedian or just Wasu wepamuromo, but one thing for sure his facebook timeline is full of rib-cracking statements through what he terms #Pamurumo survey.
He is one of the many guys in Zimbabwe who are responsible for creating some viral jokes that ends up on Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp groups.
Unfortunately, he is not credited for it and not many will ever know the wit and humorous intelligent that he is blessed (cursed) with.
His name is P Myte Chihwa and likes to call himself Wasu. Last night he left his native Mutare home to come and celebrate birthday of Spencer Madziya in Harare
This guy is funny and has amassed a large following on facebook just for being himself. A crash course for those in the dark – Vist his Facebook Profile here
Now for those that are used to his everyday jokes, it’s hard to imagine that P Myte can ever have a serious moment.
Yesterday he did try to be serious but he failed so miserably. Below is a collection of all of Wasu’s moments last night.
1.His eye was already planning mischief on arrival as he was being interviewed by Cindy on the red carpet.
P Myte having a red carpet interview
2.This is exactly how we imagine him while typing his crazy facebook posts
3. Don’t let this picture fool you, he was not being normal at all skip to the next one
4. We are not too sure how long his hands are and where they were placed at this particular moment.
The Cassper Nyovest concert in Bulawayo failed to attract a large crowd as expected of the Tito Mboweni hitmaker reports FOKUS MAGAZINE
Cassper Nyovest Picture by The Greyfotress Photography
The show which only managed to attract close to 800 people was held at the Large city hall car park, which has recently seen four flopped gigs.
The rapper performed his hit tracks- Tito Mboweni, Push through the pain, and also did his verses on Ngud and Rands and Nairas much to the excitement of the crowd that broke down the VIP barricade to get a closer view of the action.
After his close to an hour act, Nyovest left the stage for Zim-dancehall chanters Freeman and Soul Jah Love who failed to match the levels set by the Mzansi rapper.
Cal Vin, Asaph, Mzoe7, Guluva Se7en, Skaiva who performed before Nyovest enticed fans to turn up the party mood.
Meanwhile, Nyovest who will headline Impala Car rental 10th-anniversary celebrations in Harare tonight flew out to South Africa this morning for a show at the Major League gardens.
Nyovest is expected to perform in Jozi at 4 pm before flying back to Harare at 7 pm.
Fokus Magazine is a Nama and Zim Hip Hop Awards nominated Blog that operates from Zimbabwe’s second largest City, Bulawayo. Its main thrust is in Arts and Entertainment. You can read some of their stories by visiting http://fokusmag.co.zw/
It was a birthday celebration befitting a Boss as celebrity A-Listers converged at number 139 Samora Machel Avenue at the Volt to party with birthday boy Spencer Madziya.
Boss Spencer and the guests. Picture by Royal Media Group
The Black and Blue themed party will definitely go down memory lane as one of the most extravagant celebrity bashes.
It was a show with a money-themed cake, stunning event décor, white Lounge couches, and all-around white seating areas that also added a stylistic element to the party.
DJ Krimz and DJ iRock took turns on the turntable as they kept the over the top spending and glamorous attendees on their toes with current hits interlaced with some classic favourites.
Cindy Munyavi and Tafadzwa Zimoyo kept the red carpet sizzling as they interacted with the guests, meanwhile, the co-hosts Candice Mwakalyelye and the Comic Pastor had their feet on the pedal as they kept the event the running smoothly.
Cindy Munyavi and Tafadzwa Zimoyo. Picture – Royal Media Group
Musicians Seh Calaz, Stunner, BaShupi, Taurai Mandebvu and rapper 8L gave eclectic performances with a various combination of their chart-topping hits.
Many of the invited guests managed to stick to the Black and Blue theme and in our forthcoming article we shall be checking out our best-dressed attendees.
Boss Spencer
You might have seen your facebook timeline clogged with posters of this man’s birthday and wondered why the Boss is such a popular man.
Well, he is special. Boss Spencer is one kind man whose love for the next person is unmatched, the businessman has uplifted a lot of local musicians by providing free venues, funding their shows, videos or recordings.
So when such a man is celebrating his birthday, the noise is louder and the prayers even more sincere.
Pokello Nare has always been beautiful because she’s Pokello the undisputed Queen of Swag.
Picture – Pokello Instagram
But of late it seems like the 2013 Big Brother housemate has had a peak in hotness. Now we all know Pokello for her signature haircut but she has had a change of style and is now sporting braids.
Be it either the presence or absence of hair Pokello is just disturbingly hot
The mother of two sons is showing us that just like wine she is getting better with age. Our fear now is that at 50 she might even be looking hotter than your varsity girl.
It was a razzle-dazzle spectacular when Idols revealed this season’s Top 10 to an excited audience at the South African State Theatre in Pretoria and the millions of viewers at home.
Idols Top 10
DStv customers held their collective breath last night as 16 were cut down to 10, with host Proverb delivering news that was a blessing to some and a blow to others. But before the big chop, Group 1’s eight contestants took to the stage one last time as a squad for a rendition of Bruno Mars’ That’s What I Like.
Soon enough, hearts were in throats as Proverb came on with a drum roll. Season 13’s youngest contestant, Paxton, was the first person to occupy a chair in the Winners’ Circle. She wasn’t alone for long, as Phindy, Faith and Thokozile joined her. The ladies were showing a strong presence.
Lindo, Christo, Blessed and Gugu Zulu didn’t garner enough votes, leaving their faith in the hands of the judges who had two saves to round off the Top 10.
To give everyone a breather from the nerves, Group 2 took to the stage to perform Black Box’s evergreen hit, Fantasy. Soon after, Proverb delivered good news to the ecstatic Mthokozisi and Botlhale, who became the first guys to make the Top 10.
After more heart-stopping pauses from Proverb, Thapelo and Tee got the thumbs up but Gabi, Hadassah, Basetsana and Minnie were left crossing fingers to be on the judges’ “save” list.
The judges rounded off the Top 10 by saving Lindo and Christo, making it a clean sweep for all the guys in the competition.
Randall, who has been sitting at the judges’ table the longest, had this sage advice: “After 12 seasons, you can forget just what an impact Idols has. Grab this opportunity with both hands and make it work for you!”
It wasn’t all frayed nerves and butterflies – Idols is a music show after all! The night’s line-up lit up the stage with popular tunes that were a welcome respite, including Gobisiqolo by Bhizer featuring Busiswa, S.C Gorna, Trigger Bhepepe. Vusi Nova made his first big stage appearance after his assault, crooning Ndikuthandile.
Wayse and I Never Quit brought some dance moves with a medley of songs, and Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto entertained with Akanamali. Idols 13’s new in-house mentor, Donald, performed his hit Raindrops featuring the multi-talented and multi award-winning Tiwa Savage.
Idols XIII Top Ten:
Paxton Fielies
Phindy Dube
Faith Msibi
Thokozile Ndimande
Mthokozisi Ndaba
Botlhale Phora
Thapelo Esau
Tee Xaba
Lindo Sithole
Christo Daniels
Idols SA season 13 is on Mzansi Magic, DStv Channel 161 on Sundays at 17:00 CAT
Lamont Chitepo is prolific when it comes to music videos, from Maoko Mudengato the highly successful and award-winning song Maiwe which features Kin, the UK based singer is your source of artistic inspiration.
In his new video Your Way, Lamont again recruited the best for this love story
First of all, the casting is perfect, the dancing is gorgeous, the wardrobe is something to inspire (heavy dose of style inspiration) —But it’s also set on what looks like an expensive beach house with hauntingly beautiful ladies and gents having a good time.
The people in the video don’t look like they are in a rush to go anywhere, they are partying in a slow, somewhat lazy way and the combination is extra colourful, creative and dreamy.
The track Your Way which features Nigerian singer Nuzak is a creatively made song, that seeks to trigger Lamont’s dispatch into the ever aggressive international market.
The way the video cuts to poolside dancers, Lamont seated and singing on an expensive lounge suite and carefully selected clips from the house party give the resulting footage a captivating effect.
The video has an “All round Watchable Feel” you can even watch it during your Monday’s coffee break.
He is already teasing a new video that he calls ”Body Diagram’ with some provocative pictures on his Facebook page but for now …Your Way
