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Exclusive: Xndr and Zaleekhah open up on break up

We can confirm it. They split up..Hip Hop’s Power Couple Zaleekah and Xndr split up..and of course they did it with a hashtag #AboutAyearAgo.

Xndr and Zaleekhah
Xndr and Zaleekhah

It was an eventful day yesterday in Splitsville, Kicked off with numerous phone calls and “Have you seen it yet”

Then they started raining, the screen shots, the cryptic Facebook posts by our Favourite Celebrity Couple that sent haters into a frenzy and sympathisers into “aww what happened…”

The haters, of course, have already started with Faux pas names like Romeo and Julie and Subliminal statuses that are very very clever.

They is even a hashtag #ThisBreakUp

Of course, everyone wants to know

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED to probably the most visual and vocal social media/Celebrity couple we have know for the past 12 months.

Zimbuzz got hold of them and below is what each had to say.

Xndr’s explanation

She broke up with me yesterday (18 July) on our One year anniversary, tried to speak to her but she had already made up her mind. So I left her alone. Anything that I have that she bought is a gift including the laptop she got me for my birthday last December.

I haven’t spoken to her ever since she broke up with me, she’s reached out to my family and friends but we haven’t spoken.

She is blocked on all my social media. She made her decision and I respected it and respect her privacy.

Friends have suggested I unblock her but that won’t change anything because she broke up with me.

So why did you break up

I think that’s an answer we would both want to know. I’m just staying in my lane according to the request that was made. Sad turn of events but one shouldn’t force things.

Judging from my last conversation with her, I wasn’t good enough and she was unhappy, so I didn’t fight her request to break up much because there is nothing worse than holding onto someone you love deeply but you are the reason they are unhappy.

 

Zaleekhah’s explanation

When you meet someone and fall in love you are convinced you have found your forever mate.

No-one ever plans to break up but here we are. After almost a year together, we have decided to end our relationship.

This is an incredibly difficult decision for both me and Alexander as we have shared more in our time together than most would share in a lifetime. As we both pick up the pieces of our hearts I pray that we heal and find peace.

As our relationship was in the public eye we feel it’s important to let everyone know that no one fought for us harder than we did. We would kindly ask for compassion and respect for privacy as we try to put this chapter of our lives behind us.

So why did you break up?

We had our differences that we could not get past.

 

At Zimbuzz we shall be very saddened by favourite couple’s split as this one got us right in the feels. It’s sad that we won’t see them matching on the red carpet anymore or these other exclusive parties.

 

Miss World Zim auditions extended to Saturday..also find out how you can win $2000

Miss Zimbabwe Trust,holders of the Miss World Licence have extended their deadline for aspiring models to Saturday 23.

Aspiring models getting words of advice from Former Miss World Zimbabwe and reigning Miss Intercontinental Africa
Aspiring models getting words of advice from Former Miss World Zimbabwe and reigning Miss Intercontinental Africa

In a statement The Trust said:

“Miss Zimbabwe Trust the organisers of the Miss World Zimbabwe Pageant and the sole licence  holder for Miss World in Zimbabwe would like to advise all Miss World Zimbabwe aspiring contestants scouted throughout the country that the final selection  process of the aspiring contestants has been extended to the 23rd of July 2016.”

 

A quick reminder of the most important guidelines

*Models should be aged between 18 and 26 and should be at least 1, 70 metres tall.

*Models should weigh less than 60kgs

*The selection will be conducted at the Trust”s the offices, number 14 Boundary Lane Highlands Harare (Close to Pennywise Shops, Eastlea) starting at 10am- 4pm.

*The beauty queens should also be slim, single and never been married or given birth as well as able to communicate in English.

*Models to bring their Portfolio,heels, National Identification,letter of consent from parent/guardian.

*Modes who contested last year are not eligible to audition.

 

Meanwhile, a host of 10 beauties yesterday managed to qualify for the final selection from the many ladies that turned up for auditioning.

The Trust, however, said that if they don’t manage to get the required quality of girls to take to boot camp, they will not be in a hurry to hold the national pageant and might be forced to cancel the event.

They are looking forward to having 25 girls in boot camp.

HERE’S how you can win $2000

You could stand a chance to walk away with $2000 if you bring in a lady of virtue to the auditions and they went on to be crowned Miss World Zim in the Nationals finals.

 

EXCLUSIVE: How Lady Squanda allegedly duped comedian Skimbo

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
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.

 

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About #ThisFlag and our Celebrities

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?

Zimbabwe Flag

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 Selfies and 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 #NoFlag at all ………Just tell us which Dammit

About Sharky’s album launch: The one moment that caught my attention

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
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.

M-NET introduces new movie channel – M-Net Movies Smile!

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.

MM SMILE CLEAN

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.

 

What if Stunner Dies Tonight?

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

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.

For the first time in a song, he mentions wife Olinda Chapel: Mukadzi wangu musazobata ndodzoka chipoko hangu

Listen to the song Below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4VTxoIPwr8

 

Breaking: Jnr Brown,Soul Jah Love song, LEAKED

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
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 Beatz of 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 tasvika Vavhimi,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.

 

Jeepers The Mad Producer

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
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)

Sharky album launch on this Saturday

Did you really think Sharky would release his debut album and we would not talk about It? I mean Really?

sharky album

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 video so 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