After a pitiful and stunning video of Lady Squanda striking humorist Skimbo became a web sensation Saturday, the casualty has described to Zimbuzz how he was allegedly taken from his home.
Skimbo
“Lady Squanda came to my home in Zengeza on Wednesday around 4 pm in the company of two other men saying she wanted to do a collaboration with me,” he told Zimbuzz.
“It was then that they said the instrumental/riddim was in the car and they invited me into the car to have a listen.
“When i entered the car, they drove off and went to an area in Zengeza 5 where they where other men sitting tight for me who numbered between 9 to 10,” said Skimbo.
Zimbuzz asked Skimbo why it had taken him long to report the case to the police and this is what he said
“I delayed going to the police because i was waiting for them (Lady Squanda) to release the video because it carried all the evidence, but even before the video was released i went to the police to get a medical report because i realised my right ear was having problems hearing and i suspected it had a blood clot.”
Skimbo has however made a police report concerning his assault.
Do famous people ought to stand up on political and/or moral issues?
Does their place in the spotlight imply that their supposition ought to be heard and esteemed?
Does each celebrity have an obligation to take a stand in opposition to social shameful acts?
These were some of the questions that were doing rounds in our heads as our Facebook and Twitter feeds were dominated by ordinary people expressing their views on the arrest of Pastor Evan Mawarire.
As most Zimbabwean celebrities decided to be unceremoniously silent all through the Pastor Evan trial they took a severe battering on social media from their angry fans.
But there are those brave few who made their positions very clear, they tweeted, facebooked and even went to the court.
Well , let’s stop for a moment and think , What is a celebrity ? A well-known person? A well-accomplished person? A celebrated person??
One thing we know for sure is that they are a person who has a following , what they wear , how they speak influences their followers.
Stunner generated that whole sunglasses inside trend, Winky D solidified Rasta locks, Fungisai a picture pose.
If they jump on a trend everyone gets on it. ( remember Zviuta ?)
But very few have spoken for or against #ThisFlag …what could this mean ? Are they unbothered and unmoved? Is it none of their business ?
Do they not have Thoughts on the matter at all?
The bigwigs pretended that life is normal, that everything was still Selfiesand Turn up. They were neutral, and its sad, world over Celebs stand for wat they believe is Right even if it’s Wrong.
America’s big black celebrity names have endeavoured to utilise their impact and popularity to reveal insight into one of that nation’s most sensitive issue of race.
The year 2014 to 2016 has been damaged by the various instances of police ruthlessness and state-endorsed brutality against Black individuals—the most unmistakable being the passings of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Tamir Rice.
Many songs were released by prominent black artists, and many celebrities expressed their opinions about police brutality on black people
They stood up for something and said something.
Remember Heal the world? Remember Chris Brown and the Africa vs Ebola situation. Heck, right now Trevor Noah is on that Shootings tip. And here , in a country knee deep in Civil outcry all u hear is crickets from the celebrity island.
Is your reach limited to just which club we should hop to, how can u push your music/movie/video at such a time as this?
How can you not add your voice to what you believe in, and strengthen it ? Get us right all we are saying is You are either For Something or Against it … #ThisFlag or #NoFlagat all ………Just tell us which Dammit
Saturday 25 June will be remembered for a lot of things. some will remember it as a night that one boy from Chitungwiza named Sharky, dared to dream and fire what could be the first shots towards the liberation of Zim Hip Hop.
Everything that could have gone right went right. The album and the performance were pure majestic.
Sharky
Here’s how I will remember it:
In the week preceding Sharky’s album launch,my facebook timeline was literally littered with a lot of support messages for the Soko Matemai album launch.
I was amazed as to how the family of hip-hop could summon their collective influence all for that one young man Sharky.
I remember asking someone why Sharky was liked so much,especially by those who are supposed to be his competition.
I still don’t know up now.
So I took it as my mission as I braced the chilly Saturday temperatures and went to Motto Republik for the Soko Matemai launch
The Hip Hop family turned up. From as far as Luveve there were there.
That Moment which caught my attention
I arrived at Motto Republik around 1807 the first person that I saw was Tehn Diamond he was seated in the second row on the third chair all by himself.
Tehn Diamond looked like he was having a deep conversation with himself, fellow artists and fans would come and greet him but he was not up for chit chats.
I hesitated to greet him,in fact, i didnt, I wanted to observe him from a distance.
I was convinced Tehn Diamond was worried about something and was eager to find out.
By this time other people were seated in his row but he still maintained his nonchalant stance, for a good 16 minutes he was staring at the stage.
As soon as Sharky went on stage,he rose just like everyone else but this time, he was wondering about the stage from left to right, what’s wrong with Tehn I kept asking myself?
Later on, I was to learn from someone that He was Sharky’s mentor. And eventually, everything made sense.
I will remember Tehn Diamond’s imprint on Zim Hip Hop from this experience.
There was a moment during the performance that Sharky really looked tired and could have easily stopped his performance.
Tehn Diamond sensed this,rushed to the right side of the stage,signalled something to Sharky,repeated the signal three times to make sure Sharky understood it.
Sharky understood he was being told to soldier on, and it was from that moment that I realised I was watching the best solo Hip-Hop act ever done in this country.
This was a shining moment of brotherhood at its pinnacle.
From 1 July, M-Net will launch a brand new, feel-good movie channel – M-Net Movies Smile, which will offer plenty of chuckles for the entire family.
As the name signals, this is the channel guaranteed to make viewers smile.
What’s more, the month of July will also bring with it new changes that include the revamp of M-Net Movies Showcase.
The addition of M-Net Movies Smile (DStv channel 105) and the revamp of M-Net Movies Showcase (moving from DStv channel 108 to 107) will mean that three of the existing movie channels – M-Net Movies Comedy (DStv channel 104), M-Net Movies Family (DStv channel 105) and M-Net Movies Romance (DStv channel 107) will no longer exist.
“DStv fans of these channels should not despair as the content previously available on these three channels will be consolidated into the new M-Net Movies Smile and the revamped M-Net Movies Showcase channels to ensure that viewers continue to enjoy their favourite movie genres” said Liz Dziva, Public Relations and Publicity Manager for MultiChoice Zimbabwe.
What’s more, DStv will further add more value to the Compact Plus and Compact packages with the addition of M-Net Movies Stars which will bring viewers more entertainment with the best of Hollywood blockbusters.
DStv Compact subscribers will also get an exciting treat when M-Net City (DStv channel 115) and M-Net Movies Action (DStv channel 110) elevate their viewing experience to new, picture-perfect heights when the channels start simulcasting in High Definition.
These channel changes are part of M-Net’s efforts to streamline and sharpen channels in order to enhance DStv subscribers’ viewing experience.
From July onwards, the number of movie channels will be trimmed down from nine to seven, well-curated movie channels that will feature a fewer number of older library movies in the schedule to keep the movie offering new and fresh.
If Stunner died tonight,will Hip Hop be the same, will his influence be forgotten, will his immense contribution to Urban music just vanish with him to the grave,will Urban music be the same without him.
The answer is NO.
Stunner is known as that egotistical rapper, lover of all things beautiful, he is loved ,he is disliked.
But he has a soul and is human after all.
In his new song, he bares his Soul.
At a time that he should be enjoying marital bliss,Rapper Stunner is plagued by trouble again following his recent accident that left a pedestrian seriously injured.
Last Monday saw the Hip Hop star involved in a third accident in six years, but it was the recent accident that seems to have invoked some emotion in him resulting in his penning a song.
In the song IF I Die Tonight, he asks some pertinent questions about people’s perception towards him, he refers to some jokes and memes that were created albeit mocking him.
The song is on an old school beat and in the chorus he quizzes:
If I die tonight pane vachandisuwa here/Pane vachataura nezvangu (If I die tonight)
Pane vachandisuwa here/Pane vachataura nezvangu (If I die tonight)
In typical flamboyance style, he talks about who will inherit his flashy wardrobe and also says his car should be given to his children.
So was Jnr Brown and Soul Jah Love’s new collaboration intentionally leaked or did it get into the wrong hands?
Jnr Brown and Soul Jah Love
This was the question that the team at Zimbuzz was battling to answer yesterday late afternoon as we got wind of the news that what was supposed to be a surprise offering turned out surprising the unintended.
This news is guaranteed to cause media firestorm as accusations have already started flying around,but like all leaked material,it might turn out to be good publicity for the artists.
Usually, in America when such things happen Record Labels immediately make calls to distributors such as iTunes and Tidal to make the song available for sale, as a counter measure.
But by the time of going to publish this morning,the song was only circulating on WhatsaApp.
We got hold of Award Winning producer and Jnr Brown’s manager Begotten Sun,to shade some light on the issue.
He suggests that the leaked ‘song’ is, in fact, a recording from a writing session by the two artists.
“During the process of working on the Jnr Brown Album, we got in the studio with Souljah love. What was supposed to be one feature ended up being a 2-month process and over 10 songs,”explained Begotten Sun.
“In the process, we worked with some up and coming producers and the leaked song is one of those that should be eventually on the EP once completed.
“Why they put it out prematurely is their decision, but there is a reason why as artists we should allow all due process to be completed. It’s never a great experience to hear an incomplete song by two giants like Breezy and Chibaba.”
The producer in question is 6ix Beatzof Planet Six Studios based in Ruwa.
When contacted for comment 6ix Beatz gave his short explanation.
“I’m actually surprised that it is said to have leaked, I ddnt leak the song and this is the first time I’m hearing this,”he said.
So what are our thoughts on the song?
Hip Hop and dancehall share a gene in that both genres are born from the same musical and social history, so usually when the two collaborates, its easy for the song to have an appeal to both listeners.
On the song Vavhimi, Jnr Brown and Soul Jah Love communicate a messae of winning,chronicling their stuggles to success.
Its that kind of song that motivates you on your jouney to the top.
Soul Jah love delivers the hook,and as has beome his fashion, the hook is a memorable line.
“Tasvika tasvikaVavhimi,Vakuru vekumhanyisa rurimi” thats all you need to memorise
Breezy delivers his ass kicking bars that sort of tells you to your face Success is your only freaking option
Takatanga tiri vapfana vekughetto vane tsvina/ Takurova tuma Jap tuma Benz tuma Beamer/ Boiz dzetonaz dzine makicks ari cleaner/ Vasikana vano noser plus chamba chiri cleaner/
We make something outta nothing tovhura business/ Nema metaphors, meta fives ,meta sixes/ Chipinda foreign onovhunza Metaphysics
And he delivers a sharp warning to the lazy ghetto youths: Vapfana vekughetto imimi hamusvike kure/ Mese muchangofa muri matsotsi nemahure.
Have you listened to the song? if so, Please share with us your thoughts.
We took a trip to Legendary Muzik Studio and we spoke to the Man behind the name and the Music, JMP. We found him taking a breather and we did what we do best. Got him to talk.
Here are the excerpts from the interview he did with our reporter Miss Mona.
Jeepers
What does JMP mean and Who is He ?
Jeepers Mad Producer, It came from high school, after watching the film Jeepers Creepers he went in the studio and made a BANGING beat for guys who were messing it up, and they just started calling him Jeepers , later on Inka Man and Templeman added the MAD PRODUCER bit and it stuck.
JMP is Frankenstein reincarnated; he creates artistic monsters through experiments.
What is your Real Name?
Kudzai Trevor Gaadzikwa
Why did you Go into Zim Dancehall
I am Not Legendary Zimdancehall, I am Legendary Muzik. I have produced for Hip Hop, Urban grooves and every other Genre you can think of. For example I produced Oh my God and Time by Stunner . I have worked on a number of songs with my protégé DJ Gwyte (you remember him from Juwela ‘s Terms and Conditions) Gwyte has recorded countless of songs at Legendary Muzik, if u still don’t know him , then u definitely know him as Freeman’s DJ.
Which Song , From those you have produced do u say is the Best?
The song hasn’t been released yet.
You have a song currently on the Charts ,Gwendere , What was the process behind that?
It was the moment when experiment merged with insight and determination.
Tell us about your Love life…..
Well I am a Dad of 1, family of 3 shout out to my Mum and Dad for creating this genius.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself as the greatest musician of all time
Are you a musician?
Yes , cause every musician I produce for is like a key on the piano.
Anything else that you feel compelled to share with us?
Yea I am releasing my new debut album, it will be Game changing, Emotional, experimental. It is my way of inviting people in to my artistic world; it is not for commercialization it is just going to be Me. The album is called End of The Party ( EOTP)
Did you really think Sharky would release his debut album and we would not talk about It? I mean Really?
Chitungwiza-born hip-hop artist Marshall “Sharky” Muchenje is finally releasing his debut studio album this Saturday and as #TeamWeLoveThings, we are going to be there when it all goes down.
The announcement was made via a tweet and a Facebook status update about a month ago.
Sharky has been dropping a string of singles and blessings with numerous songs with stellar guest verses, it’s only right that the boy who reps the monkey totem finally delivers a full-length project to the people who have been following his journey since he started out rapping professionally in 2013.
He recently was in Senegal to perform at the Festa2H in Dakar.
Festah2H is one of the biggest hip hop festivals in West Africa bringing together international artists from Senegal, France, USA, Mauritania, Spain, Germany, Gambia, Belgium, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Mali, Canada, and Sweden and more countries including Zimbabwe which was represented by Sharky.
He returned to Zimbabwe on the 30th of May to carry on with preparations for his album launch.
On his experience in Dakar, Sharky says “I really felt at home in a place where hip-hop is respected so much and where the people actually live the culture.”
“My performance was fun, they really showed me love even though they didn’t even understand Shona but they all seemed to enjoy themselves.
“I really hope to do more international performances, it really opened up my eyes and widened the scope of my ambition.”
When trying to decide what name to give this project, Sharky took to Twitter and Facebook and asked people to help him out.“SokoMatemai” came out tops on all the suggestions.
The title track for the album happens to have Sharky’s one and only music videoso far. The video was aired on DSTV on Zambezi Magic’s “Zim Top 10” music chart show for over 6weeks, even topping the chart for 3 weeks straight and has also been aired on ZBC TV.
The tracklist for “SokoMatemai” hasn’t been revealed as yet but we got an exclusive listen and it was FIRE.
The album is to be launched at Moto Republik on the 25th of June and being Hosted and Managed by 1807 Events Tickets are on sale at the following points:
Moto Republik, 3 Allan Wilson Avenue, Greater Avenues Area (Off MazoweStreet, Close to Parirenyatwa Hospital)
Robin House, 3rd Floor, Room 42
The Mobile Lab, Noczim Building
To get tickets, one can get in touch with Nobuhle +263772 338 084
It seems like yesterday when we were introduced to Stunner’s shiny new red Toy: The Lexus.
This was Stunner’s most expensive wheels since he started learning how to drive, unfortunately, the Lexus – Toyota luxury sedan and Japan’s largest-selling make of premium car -was to meet its fate on a late Monday afternoon.
What we know so far…
This was Stunner’s Third accident. The First happened in 2010 near Rusape together with MC Chita and Shastro. The second happened in December of 2014 when he was in the company of Tally B.
In all of these accidents, he either escaped unhurt or with minor bruises.
The Rusape accident left the other driver injured.
The recent accident left a pedestrian injured.
Stunner is said to have been tickled by the cheering onlookers and tried to overtake a truck resulting in the crash.
He rammed into 4 parked vehicles.
The other car which he rammed into,in turn, hit a pedestrian.
Eyewitnesses said he took off at high speed from the traffic lights at corner Jason Moyo Avenue and Fourth Street.
The accident happened along Jason Moyo and Third Street.
Stunner denies that he was speeding,instead, he says one of the tyres had a burst,and he lost control of the vehicle.
Big and curvy women always have issues with wearing heels,some complain that the shoes break easily or lose shape far too quickly.
Linda Dulani founder and editor of Zimbabwe’s only shoe blog calledShoetribe answers a question from one of her readers on this issue.
Tara asked “I’m a big/curvy girl and l love high heels but l have trouble finding strong fashionable heels, however, at my weight they seem to break easier and just lose shape What shoe styles can curvy girls wear comfortably without running the risk of injury?
Firstly, there is a misconception that curvy can’t wear high heels. Stop it! Big girls CAN wear heels, let no one tell you different. If you can wear them comfortably and confidently then, by all means, go for it.
The shoe more liable to break is the stiletto.
One of the reasons why stilettos break is because of their narrow heel. Stiletto heels concentrate a large amount of force into a small area. So if you exert a lot of weight on that small area it might cause the heel to break.
Another reason might be the quality. Poor quality footwear, usually made from synthetic materials, deteriorate faster than leather which is more durable and breathes.
Shoes Curvy Girls Can Wear
Wedges
Wedges are your best bet. You don’t have to worry about your shoe’s heel breaking off because the sole is comprised of a single unit. They’re more comfortable because your weight is more evenly distributed.
Block heels
A chunkier heel is another fave because of its wide heel. It not only offers height but stability and practicality as well.
Kitten heels
The shorter ends of the stiletto. If you just have to have a thin heel go with kitten heels. A lot of my curvy peoples can only go up to 3″ so this shoe type is ideal as it is at that height.
Ankle Straps
Go for shoes with ankle straps to avoid the risk of falling over as ankle straps hold the shoe to the foot. Broad ankle straps are best for larger ankles, narrow ones can cut into the skin.
Strappy Sandals
Big girls should avoid strappy sandals with overly delicate or tight fitting straps. Opt for strappy sandals with comfortably placed straps to prevent chafing.
Hopefully, this will help you pick the right shoe according to your needs.
