Whilst most upcoming artists in Zimbabwe are winning for not getting radio airplay on local stations, others are being creative.
Hillzy
Hillary Chipunza affectionately known as Hillzy is one of the artists who have wisely used social media as a platform that can take him to his destiny of glory.
Before being a brand in his home country Zimbabwe, Hillzy was already making good waves in the South Africa’s music industry where he is based.He performed in quite a number of South African TV shows including Expresso and Hectic 9 ‘nine’ on SABC2.
South Africa’s Adidas went on appreciating the 23-year-old’s talent by making him streetwear Ambassador.
Outside of music, Hillzy holds a degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering (double mergers) after studying at the University of Cape Town.Yes! artist are also learned.
This is what got him his first interview at a local radio station with the urban presenter ‘Your Girlfriend’s Favourite Dj’ Dj Mox.
As a way of penetrating his home turf, he did a Zino Irema (Takura) cover song which is equally good as the original.
As a creative artist, he went on to add a trap feel on the 90’s hit ‘Svovi Yangu’ by Oliver Mtukudzi and named it ‘Ndiwe wega uripo’ with the help of his producer and friend Beatsmith.
His first single Muroora a good morale love song made crazy hits on social media and marked an increase in his followers so as listeners.
Sadly he still remains an underrated superstar apart from being many girls’ favourite because of his love jams such as ‘You Are Enough’ and ‘What You Deserve’.
A fortnight ago he made a good fusion with the dancehall sensation Nutty-O on the Ndaenda jam and a week after the release of a perfectly baked collaboration Zvinei Nemi with the ‘Big Shark’-Stunner.
Currently, the hip-hop star recorded a 14 track album called T.U.T.O.R (The University Take Over Reloaded) with H3nry produced by Mr Masinh productions.
Bulawayo will this Saturday rapture into laughter as top South African comedian Donovan Goliath makes his maiden Show in the city of Kings.
Donovan Goliath Picture – HeraldLIVE
Dubbed Headliners Comedy Night, the show is being promoted by fellow award-winning comedian Q Dube and will be taking place at the famous Bulawayo Theater.
Donovan will be supported by Bulawayo’s very own Clive Chigubu and Mandla Da Comedian.
“The promotions company looks to invest in artist develop in Bulawayo through various initiatives yet to be announced,” explained the organiser, Q Dube.
“This is the first show that I am promoting and we are hoping for a successful event on the night,” he added.
Donovan Goliath lands in Bulawayo on the 11th in the after where he will proceed to Cubana for lunch before retiring to his hotel till show time at Bulawayo Theater at 8 pm.
Tickets are being sold for $10 and $15 VIP and are being sold at the venue for both advance and at gate purchase.
Here is what the website Famous Birthdays had to say about Donovan Goliath
About
Standup comedian trademarking for his fusion of truth and storytelling, often using impressions and characters he has invented. Since his comedy career began in 2010, he has performed at popular venues throughout South Africa.
Before Fame
He was working a lucrative job in advertising when he abandoned it to pursue a comedy career full-time.
Trivia
In 2012, he was nominated for Newcomer Of The Year at the Comics Choice Awards.
Family Life
His sister Kate has worked as his manager. His brothers, Nicholas and Jason, are also comedians and together the three manage the Goliath and Goliath agency.
With growing concerns that Zimbabwe’s music superstar has not given Capetoniansans a taste of his cake for a while, Cape Town will on November 18 get the chance to party with their musical hero.
Oliver Mtukudzi Picture – Tuku Musik Official
Organised by Xtratime Entertainment the Saturday gig will see Tuku partnering with Mukuru.com and Artscape in hosting of Mukuru Tuku @ 65 Birthday celebrations, hence the tour has been named “Mukuru Tuku @ 65 Cape Town Birthday Tour”
“Cape Town residents have complained that their favourite musician has not performed in the city this year, so we have now made it possible by having his birthday concert in Cape Town,” said Tongai Mbidzo of Xtratime Entertainment.
“It’s pretty much a continuation of the festivities that happened at Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton. Tuku @ 65 Birthday celebration to be held at one of the best concert venues in Cape Town, ArtsCape Theatre which will accommodate everyone comfortably,” he added.
The venues and all artists are secured and confirmed and excitement has already gripped the Mother City as people have already started purchasing tickets from Computicket.
According to the organisers, The Concerts has set primary goals which are:
1. To bring quality Zimbabwean entertainment to Cape Town residents thereby playing a part in community/ society interaction through arts and culture
2. Create a platform for Zimbabweans living in South Africa to socialise and exchange positive ideas
3. Inspire positive social messages and behaviours through Oliver Mtukudzi`s songs and music
4. Celebrating The Legend Oliver Mtukudzi 65th birthday and 65 albums to the Zimbabwean community living in South Africa and Tuku fan base from other countries residing in South Africa.
After almost a year after the death of his friend and South Africa’s gospel great Sfiso Ncwane who passed away in December of 2016, musician Tatenda Mahachi made an emotional return to the country that gave him a brother.
With an estimated 5 000 crowd packed inside the Durban DCC, Mahachi saw the love his buddy had always been telling him of.
He also performed different tunes from his album Declarations such as Ndiye Nzira, Tichamuona and Naye Jesu which saw fans joining the artist in dance.
It was his collaboration Ndinoda Jesu which he recorded with the late Sfiso Ncwane that had the crowd emotional as they remembered their hero whose life was taken in his prime.
Other artists who took to the stage and gave a good performance include Dumi Mkhostad, Deborah Fraser, Sipho Makhabane Who all took Fans to their fit.
The Abathandwa Accapella Group which was being launched gave a brilliant performance as they took the fans down memory lane as they did a touching acapella renditions of Sfiso Ncwane Kulungile and Bayethe.
Abathadwa, where joined on stage by Tatenda Mahachi around 6 am, to close the show with an acapella version of the song Ndinoda Jesu.
Zimbabwean sweetheart Ammara Brown finally launches her debut album Ammartia on Friday 10th November.
Ammara Brown Picture – supplied
The multi-award winning songstress will host her launch event at The Venue in Avondale, Harare.
The album is a five-year labour of love culminating in a strong Afro Pop explosion of sound taking the listener on a beautiful, heartfelt and interwoven journey.
Unexpected fusions of Afrobeats, Sungura, Traditional and Mbira influences blend seamlessly with House, Dancehall, RnB and Country to create a wholly unique Afropolitan sound.
The songs dance between the light and dark of experiences in love, swinging to celebration, gratitude, self-actualization, grief as well as everything in between.
All this was inspired by Ammara’s own personal experiences and lessons learnt.
“I feel like it’s a true reflection of the multifaceted yet African woman I am. I’m incredibly excited to become an even greater part of the sonic history of Africa.”
Interspersed within the 14-track album are 5 powerful collaborations including the celebrated single Mukoko with Tytan and WachuWant with her sister Chengeto, Sey No with Nutty O of Military Touch Movement and 2 tracks – Tawina and Next Lifetime, with the legendary South African supremo, Hugh Masekela.
One of Zimbabwe’s most talented Stand Up Comedians, Clive Chigubhu will be MC of the event as well as provide comic relief entertainment.
Other supporting acts include poets The Tateguru, Black Pearl and DJ Reverb 7. On the same day, Ammara will drop the much awaited Akiliz video.
A star-studded list of special guests will be announced on social media in the run-up to the main event.
Ammartia Song List:
1. Ammartia Intro Produced by Simba Tagz
2. Da Nile Produced by Simba Tagz
3. Havarare (Remix) Produced by Chiweddar
4. Mukoko feat. Tytan Produced by Jusa Dementor
5. Tawina feat. Hugh Masekela Produced Mr. Kamera
6. Wachu Want feat. Chengeto Produced by Oskid
7. Akiliz Produced by Dj Tamuka & Take fizzo
8. Sey No feat. Nutty O Produced by Chiweddar
9. Crystal Blue Moon Produced by Dj Tamuka & Roki
10. Khameels Kick Produced by Chiweddar & Roki
11. Next Lifetime feat. Hugh Masekela Produced by Simba Moyo
12. Ode To Mama Produced by Simba Moyo
13. Glow in the Dark Produced by Ammara Brown & Chiweddar
14. Ammartia Outro Produced by Simba Tagz & Chiweddar
Zimbabwean superstar Ammara Brown is set to release her much anticipated debut album Ammartia next Friday 10 November.
Ammara Brown Picture supplied
But it seems each time something major is about to happen in her career her image somehow gets soiled with false accusations.
In November of 2016, fake news websites together with some mischievous elements on social media accused her of staring in a sex tape after a circulated porn video which featured a woman witha resemblance to Ammara.
The lady in the video was later identified as American porn star named Amari Harrison.
About a week or so ago, the ‘haters’ were at it again accusing the multi-award winning songstress of stealing a dress from a shop called Brands for Less.
The owner of the shop, compelled by the gravity of allegations issued a statement castigating the rumours and said Ammara was not the thief captured on the CCTV recording.
But all this hasn’t deterred Ammaraas she believes the negativity is part and parcel of the celebrity package.
“I have never witnessed a public figure that doesn’t have haters,” she stated.
“Even the Pop has Haters, even Mother Teresa,” she said earlier this week at a media conference in Avondale where her management was briefing the media about the upcoming release.
“The human state of mind generally holds on to, for the sake of survival, of course, negative issues as a way to operate between love and fear.
“I used to get depressed with things like that but eventually I realised that you know what you can’t please everyone with what you do,” she added.
we shall be carrying an article on what to expect from her new album – Ammartia
He said this during a heated debate in Parliament and singled out Zanu PF MP for Harare South Shadreck Mashayamombe as the orchestrator of the attack.
The two Hon Mashayamombe and Hon Mliswa were later ejected from parliament as their argument on how parliament should deal with MPs’ outstanding allowances got out of hand.
Said Hon Mliswa: “You should know that you are a land baron, you made money through land. So, do not come to us and tell us about our welfare. He stole, he is a land baron and that is why he has money. You are a land baron. You are a land baron. You are a thief.”
He continued his assault on Hon Mashayamombe: “You are a land baron, you are a land baron. Go and get your money from those people that you sold stands to, we do not have money.
“I am not Jah Prayzah that you can cause to be assaulted. You are a thug and I am not a thug. Did you not cause the assault of Jah Prayzah! We will get to the bottom of this – I am done with you,”
Mp Mashayamombe denied to claims and responded to Mliswa.
“Hapana apo. You are the thug. On a point of order, he is insulting me.”
Four designers are scheduled to showcase their all-new exclusive collections at The Style Concierge fashion show which will take place on November 4, at The Flame, Harare Drive corner Portglen Rd, Harare.
The Style Concierge is a fashion and lifestyle collective aimed at providing the market with a holistic experience through fashion lifestyle brands.
It is a collaboration of four amazing African designers, currently comprised of three Zimbabweans and one Rwandese designer.
The Aim
To create an alternative Afropolitan fashion culture through innovative design and foster sustainable development through being globally competitive.
To be creative, innovative and to aim for product excellence and to continuously strive to be the best.
The Style Concierge helps clients develop their personal style through offering of full range of products.
The Style Concierge SS18 will feature 3 Zimbabwean designers Tatenda Chantelle Mahachi of Zanorashe showcasing a full women’s collection themed Esoteric, Ngoni Brian Motsi of Chenna Nenni showcasing a men’s collection themed Homemade Dynamite.
Nompumelelo Marilyn Samambgwa of NoeeS showcasing a women’s swimwear and resort collection themed Double Canvas and a Rwandan Fashion designer Shadia Essen of Bahia Luz showcasing an African print collection themed Summer in Harare.
The Style Concierge has taken upon the task to produce the show notwithstanding the country’s economic challenges which have led to the continuous collapse of the clothing and textile industry.
In an effort to foster local fashion retail; delegates, merchandisers and influential celebrities have been invited to the affair.
Tickets will be available on the door at $15. The doors open at 3:00 with a pre-cocktail party running through to 16.15 when the first designer showcases.
Additional information Contact: Nompumelelo Marilyn Samambgwa on +263772218007/+263718818007 or TatendaMahachi on +263778256384
Chiedzahas been very visible on her social media accounts as she chronicles her journey in boot camp but she now needs your vote in the various competition categories outlined by the Miss World to make it into the Top 40.
Please note that the Miss World Website is under heavy load and the link might fail, just be patient and continue trying.
1. The Miss World People’s Choice…
Voting began on November 1st through the Miss World website. This will allow the world to better get to know the contestants before casting their official votes for the Miss World People’s Choice.
2. The Multimedia Fast Track…
Starting on October 1st you can like, share, comment and more on the various official channels of your favourite Miss World Contestant- Twitter, Facebook, and MobStar. All interactions will be considered when determining the winner of this award, so start engaging now!
3. The Head to Head Challenge…
During each Head to Head Challenge, viewers will be prompted to vote for one of the 6 contestants featured in the episode.
There are three ways to vote:
1. Voting on the Miss World Website
2. Liking the Official Facebook Page of the Contestant
3. Following and Liking on the Official Contestant MobStar account
The Miss World 2017 Format as Explained by the Organisers
Each and every year the Miss World competition creates new and exciting changes to the format to keep the contestants on their toes and to keep audiences around the world on the edge of their seat.
This year, Miss World combines some of the more traditional elements of the competition with a new and innovative series the “Head to Head Challenge”
Fast Track Challenges…
As has been the case for the past several years, Miss World will conduct a series of Fast Track Events throughout the 4 weeks that the contestants are present. Winning a Fast Track means a place in the Top 40! These will consist of…
Multimedia– A chance for contestants to show off their social media skills, their ability to promote and market themselves and the Miss World brand, and their presentation skills.
Contestants will utilize their official Facebook Pages, official Twitter accounts, and the recently introduced MobStar App to garner attention from around the world.
Talent– From magic to dance and singing to violin, the Miss World Talent competition is a cornerstone of the Miss World Festival. Contestants will audition for our esteemed talent judges for a chance to win the Talent Fast Track and may even perform at the Miss World Final.
Top Model– A new format for the Miss World Top Model competition! We will be on the search for the ambassador of an advertising campaign. A top photographer will photograph our contestants and they will be judged on their ability to represent a brand.
Sports– Past editions of Miss World have had the contestants running, swimming, jumping, crunching, throwing, kicking, and so much more.
The women’s physical abilities will be pushed to the limits through a series of individual and group physical competitions. The contestants must be prepared for anything and everything.
Beauty with a Purpose– The Fast Track event that needs no introduction. Beauty with a Purpose has raised over 1 billion dollars for charities around the world. Contestants will each present their unique charitable projects through a video presentation to a panel VIP judges.
The most innovative and impactful projects will be featured and the best project given the final Fast Track Spot.
The Head to Head Challenge
At the start of the Miss World festival, the official draw will take place and this will divide the contestants into 20 groups. These 20 groups will appear in 20, 30 minute broadcasts as a chance to share their stories with the world.
After each contestant’s introduction, a series of questions will take place, as well as a greater insight into the Miss World festival with interviews, behind the scenes footage, and more!
At the end of each episode, the public will be asked to vote for the contestant that impressed them the most and the contestant who receives the most votes will advance directly to the Final 40 of Miss World.
The presenter will open the vote to the public during each broadcast.
The last weekend of October 2017 will rank as a cursed period for Jah Prayzah as he experienced his worst moment since turning to music as a profession.
Late afternoon Tuesday, Jah Prayzah was attacked at the most unusual of places, a cemetery — He had gone to pay his last respect to a man who served him as his security detail.
Crispen Nyemba who died in a car crash on Sunday along Samora Machel Avenue in Harare was a former bouncer for Jah Prayzah.
Videos of the attack have since gone viral on most Social media platforms.
Mourners at the Glen Forest Cemetery turned on the Kutonga Kwaro creator and started assaulting him throwing all kinds of objects at him and poor Jah had to run for cover to avoid serious injuries.
Social media, as usual, went into overdrive with all kinds of theories trying to explain why a man, who is arguably the most loved musician in Zimbabwe at the moment, could have irked mourners to the extent of being chased away from a funeral.
Zimbuzz tracked down some of the eyewitnesses to try and understand the circumstances that led to the attack.
This reporter went to a local gym Tuesday evening where he caught up with some of the bouncers who were Chris’ friends.
“The reason why Jah Prayzah was attacked and chased away from Chris’ funeral is because he showed no concern for a bouncer who protected him for a long time,” explained one of the bouncers at the Gym.
“Jah owed him (Crispen) a lot of money but he failed to contribute even a cent for the funeral, we called him asking for assistance with coffin payments and he kept saying that he was in a meeting,” added the bouncer.
The bouncer continued, ” Imagine we had to call Mudhara Phidza (Philip Chiyangwa) for assistance and he paid for the burial order and all the stuff, but Jah did not contribute anything yet he was not paying him his dues during the time he worked for him.”
The source also told Zimbuzz that the atmosphere was already charged and Jah Prayzah made the mistake of asking for VIP treatment.
By the time of his death, Crispen, was no longer serving as Jah Prayzah’s bouncer.
“When he arrived with his bouncers they were clearing the way by shoving people for him to pass through, that’s when people turned on him and started attacking him,” he continued with his narration.
Zimbuzz tried to reach Jah Prayzah’s manager for a comment but both of his phones were not reachable.
Masvingo
The winds of October must have started blowing from Zimbabwe’s oldest city of Masvingo as Jah Prayzah had to abandon a show after fans started throwing missiles on the stage.
Reports coming from Masvingo suggests that there was a problem with the PA system connection after the promoter failed to bring adequate stuff for the setup.
Jah Prayzah ended up abandoning the gig.
Harare – Castle Lager National Braai Day.
Soja Rinosvika Kure arrived late for his set as he took his sweet time backstage letting his Third Generation band to do an extended yet unnecessary soundcheck that went for over 25 minutes.
This irked the fans as they started throwing missiles on the stage resulting in the band running for cover, sensing danger, Jah Prayzah ran to the stage, knelt down and begged for forgiveness.
Fans continued throwing missiles despite his asking for forgiveness only to stop after a few minutes.
