Zimbabwe has become a second home to some of the top artists from South Africa over the past few years, but just how much does it cost to book these artists for a show.
Here are the figures according to Sunday World:
Kelly Khumalo, Ifani and Chomee
Hugh Masekela – R280 000 Donald – R35 000 Nathi – R50 000 to R140 000 Cassper Nyovest -R120 000 K.O –Â R70 000 Zahara from R100 000 Kelly Khumalo / Chomee from R35 000 for indoor events
However the report says fees revealed are not final and are subject to terms and conditions such as indoor or outdoor event, number of people attending, the capacity of the venue, travel fees, accommodation, duration of performance and more.
It’s awards season and we are very excited..we cant wait for the 25th of February to see what our favourite celebrities will come wearing. The last time we had ZIMA Awards the bar was very high in terms of red carpet settings.
Celebrities and nominees were ferried in a hammer limousine to the red carpet and had their fans waiting and cheering them on as they stepped to the venue.
We have been promised the same Hollywood-kinda standard again this year, In fact, the organisers are promising an even better event.
Here are some of the looks from ZIMA 2014 as captured by Tnash Photography.
Sanni Makhalima is joined by the Umsindo All Stars as they perform the Song of the Year ‘Zvachose’
Sanni Makhalima and the Umsindo all Stars
Tich Mahoni and Lochnation in their matching conspiracy
Jah Prayzah joined by wife as he recieves his award as Chief Koti looks on
The later half of 2015 definitely belonged to dancehall chanter Dobba Don with his hit track Mudendere which sits on a very infectious beat made by Oskid, now he has released a video to the track.
The video which aptly depicts the lyrics in the song features fellow dancehall star Soul Jah Love and a whole lot of crew from the famous Chill Spot family.
Talking about everyday struggles and harsh realities in the ghettos of Zimbabwe, the director Simba Gee of Eastern Eye Media Production went for simple but very engaging shots.
Rapper Jnr Brown has explained the meaning behind his Tongogara symbol which has a lot of people talking.
Responding to a question from @rufaro_et on his Twitter Account the rapper said:
“The hammer (T) is for the hard working people in the factories.”
“The sickle is for the farmers in the field.”
A screen shot of Jnr Brown’s explanation.
The track, which was named after the late former ZANLA Commander Josiah Magama Tongogara, is being marketed alongside the symbol which is almost identical to that of the Communist Party of China.
Zim Hip Hop Awards founder Aldrian ‘Beefy’ Harrison is now a proud dad to daughter Gabriella Harrison.
Gabriella safely arrived on the 28th of January at the Avenues clinic in Harare.
Hid dad being a fun-loving party guy hopes she will join him in expanding his entertainment empire.
“When she is grown she may not be directly involved in the entertainment industry but I have no doubt she will have something to contribute to her father’s empire and the entertainment industry as a whole,” he told Zimbuzz.
Beefy and heavily pregnant wife Jessica Dikinya at last year’s Zim Hip Hop Awards in December
Beefy’s empire is Hip Hop, so it is our hope and expectation to see young Gab throwing a rap bar or two.
He seems to have settled down significantly since the arrival of his lovely daughter and has been missing in action for some time now.
He sort of explain why:
“Being a dad changes you because you have responsibilities and people who depend on you.”
“It also makes you appreciate life and especially that of your wife.”
Here is the link to Hope Masike’s award winning video, Huyai Tinamate, the video was directed by Charles Mawungwa and recently won the Outstanding Video of the Year at the NAMA awards.
Here is the full list of the Zimbabwe Music Awards nominees in full, the first part was released in November 2015 and excluded the Song of the Year and Media Awards categories.
Remember the event takes place on the 25th of February at the HICC in Harare.
Best acapella
Album/Song/Work                                                       Artiste/Group
Nkwali
Nkwali
Revival and reformation
7th day Tynwald east choir
Mbiri yashe
Vabati vevhangeri
Hosanna
Breeze Music
Mavambo
Tariro yedenga choir
Best Alternative Music
 Nyaya dzerudo
Bryan
Beating for you
Alethea
Moto ngaubvire
Cythia Mare
 Kodak moments
Warren H
 Lalela
Alfred Nenguwo
Best Choral Music
 Nomoyo
Makumbe high school
The battle against evil
African Joy with Sabastian Magacha
Chisikwa
Xtreme Afrique
Best collaboration
 African Queen
Trevor Dongo ft Soul Jah love and shayzo
Kure kure
Amara Brown and Jah Prayzer
Alleluya
Roki and XQ
 Kune muponesi
Janet Manyowa ft pastor Mahendere
 Ngala ngala
Nesto ft Squash
Best Contemporary Gospel Music
 Kuregerera In Advance
Takesure Zama and Worship Addicts
 Mwana Wamambo
Mudiwa Hood
King of Glory
Janet Manyowa
Makanaka Jesu
Pastor Mahendere
 Tinosimudza Maoko
Itai Zama
Best Dancehall Music
Awuya wuya
 Winky D
Ngoma Ndoimba
Killer T
Toti Toti
Tocky vibes
Bandit Rebirth
Sir Calaz
 2015 Collection
Soul Jah Love
Best Hip Hop
 Mind over matter
Trey XL
Bebengakholwa
Cal –vin
Trae young
Trae young
Zita rako
l-kat
Its our time
Klap
Best house music
 Mhururu
Tkp
Its love
Skaiva
 Ngikulindile
Squash
Achimwemwe
Defined house
You cant say no
J dot
Best producer
Russo
Way too nice /various
Sani Makalima
The Ark
Munyaradzi Viyale
Jerusarema / Jah Prayzah
Prince Oskid Tapfuma and Tamuka Mukulumi
 Kenako volume 1
 Elton Bryce
Bryce nation
Best RnB /SOUL/Afro pop
The Ark
Sani Makalima
Ammartia
Amara Brown
Two steps to go
Trevor Dongo
Music vocals
Cindy Munyavi
Mutongi wemoyo
Varaidzo
Best Single
 Ndomira pamuri
Janet Manyowa
I cry too
Mzoe 7
Thank God its Friday
Roki ft XQ
 Ngala ngala
Nesto ft Squash
Handikusiye
Shingai Mangoma feat Reverb7
Best sungura
 Rumbidzo
Nicholas Zacharia
Gunship
Sulumani Chimbetu
Mupedza nyaya
Romeo Gasa
Zvandigumbura
Mark Ngwazi and njanja express
 Mafaro chete
Zebedee Gurajena
Best traditional gospel music
 Paita nyasha
Bethan pasinawako
Ebenezer
Apostle Rev T chivaviro
Ndijesu
Blessing Shumba
Glory to Glory
Mathius Mhere
Grace period
Grace Murudzwa
Best traditional music
 Zvakarongeka
Tasarina Chibaya
Jerusarema
Jah Prayzah
 Changamire
Gudo guru
Chaki
Chaki volume 1
 Mwene we moyo
Mangwenya Diana Samkange
Best video
 Andy Cutta
Alleluya /roki and XQ
Joe Njagu
Zvidikidiki /Selma Mtukudzi
Andy Cutta
Ndomira pamuri ,/ janet manyowa
 Andy Cutta
I don’t care when I am in love ,candy main ft Clare
 Valentine
Shamwari
Album of the year
 Jerusarema
 Jah prayzah
 King of Glory
Janet Manyowa
 Ngoma Ndaimba
Killer T
 Kuregerera in Advance
Takesure Zama
 Makanaka Jesu
Pastor Mahendere
Best duo and group
 Roki and EXQ
 Defined House
 Sabastian Magacha and African joy
 Extreme Afrique
Best male artist
 Killer T
 Ngoma ndoimba
Jah Prayzah
Jerusarema
 Pastor Mahendere
Makanaka Jesu
Trevor Dongo
Two steps to go
 Sulumani chimbetu
Gunship
Best female artist
 Varaidzo
Mutongi wemoyo
 Cynthia Mare
Moto ngaubvire
Janet Manyowa
Glory to glory
 Cindy munyavi
Music vocals
 Amara Brown
Armaratia
Best newcomer
 Zebedee Gurajena
 Mafaro chete
 Nkwali
Nkwali
 Janet Manyowa
Glory to glory
 Alethea
Beating for you
Song of the Year nominees
Voting can be done via WhatsApp on the following number. Voters should send a message with the keyword ZIMA7 and the name of the song to 0718 678 601
ERIZA
JAH PRAYZAR
ALLELUYA
ROKI AND XQ
EBENEZER
REV. T. T. CHIVAVIRO
DISAPPEAR
WINKY D
TAKUDA KUMBOFARAWO
KILLER T
GULEKWETE
SOUL AFRIKA
MAKANAKA JESU
PASTOR MICHAEL MAHENDERE
NDOMIRA PAMURI
JANET MANYOWA
CHIMWE NECHIMWE
BLESSING SHUMBA
KANA ZVANDIBATA
FUNGISAI FEAT KILLER T
Media Awards
*Print Media*
Winston Antonio  (NewsDay) Sophia Chese (The Herald) Prince Mushawevato  (The Sunday Mail) Rest Mutore (H-Metro)
*Online/Electronic*
Two broke Zimbos  (TWIMBOZ) Tawanda Marwizi   (Zimpapers online) Tafadzwa Zimoyo   (Zimpapers online) Sharon Netsai Muguwu (Daily News)
The Miss Zimbabwe Trust has sent out a call for potential finalists to audition for the 2016 edition of the Miss World Zimbabwe finals.
We have put together a map guide for those who might be interested in contesting or know someone who is.
A model at the 2015 Miss World Zim finals
Check below
*Finals to be held on  April 16 at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Course in Harare
∗Harare auditions will be held on February 18 to February 20 at the trust’s head office, number 14 Boundary Road, Highlands and the second and final phase of the auditions will be on February 25 and 27 again at the same venue.
*Auditions to be held in Bulawayo and Harare only.
*Models should be aged between 18 and 26 and should be at least 1, 71 metres tall.
*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.
*Models who made it to last year’s boot camp are also not eligible
*Online registration open for those living in the Diaspora
*Boot camp to commence of 15 March 2016 at the Rainbow Towers in Harare
*There is a new clause that empowers the Trust to sue whoever misrepresent themselves especially about ever posing nude.
*Fashion show in honour of Kiki Divaris to be held on April 1 at the trust’s head office
Use the following numbers for any inquiries: +263 4 782 796; +263 772 652 050
“If it’s true that he was attacked why didn’t he make a Police report,” he quizzed.
Zimbuzz also posed the same question to Calvin and he said:
“No I ddnt because that’s not what I wish for him or anyone in the culture of Hip Hop, its bad for business having a police record, all I want is to see the culture moving forward not backwards.”
Calvin scoffed at the news that Jnr Brown was denying the alleged attack.
Briss Mbada being restrained by security. Pic by Plot Mhako
Meanwhile, on Friday Calvin had an interview on The Fixx on ZiFm where he said that he had no beef with Jnr Brown.
In the interview, he also said he was willing to work with his rival to further the Hip Hop movement.
He revealed that he had sent Jnr Brown a message asking him why he was disrespecting his winning of the Song of the Year at the Zim Hip Hop Awards in December.
However the Show host MC Chita maintained that Calvin was reacting to an imaginary attack since Jnr Brown never directly mentioned his name in his alleged diss track.
For more on the interview, you can refer to our twitter handle @thezimbuzz or search using this hashtag #TheFixx
