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5 things that were more likely to happen than Stunner getting married

Zimbabwe’s most successful rapper Stunner announced his engagement on social media a few weeks back.

Stunner’s career is littered with all sorts of things synonymous with rappers, a sex tape, beef, number one hits, endorsements, beautiful women and probably a bit of money.

His last known girlfriend is former Miss Gweru Melisa Moyo.

That he is getting married really came as a surprise if not a shock to many people.

Here are five things that were more likely than Stunner getting married.

 

CST elected MP for Harare South in 2018 elections.

After successfully making a career posting anything and everything on facebook, Thomas Chizhanje used his huge 20 000+ facebook following to successfully launch a political career as an Independent Candidate by registering a landslide victory. He garnered 17 400 votes against 38 from his fellow rival.

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House of Assembly Member for Harare South Hon. Chizhanje

 

President Mugabe caps 700 Law graduates among them rapper Masikiri

Maskiri was part of the latest law graduates that were last week capped by the president at the University of Zimbabwe.

Professor Madhuku described Masikiri as one of the rarest law minds he had ever come across.

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Soon to be Advocate Maskiri

‘I lectured him in his first year and in Labour Law and I must say the last student to be as brilliant as him was myself, I wish him well in his law career.

Meanwhile, his Urban Grooves friends have released a song dedicated to him. It features the duo of Extra large, Good Child, Ngonie, Taurai Mandebvu and Diana Samukange.

The song is titled ‘Gwetaguru Tateguru.’

 

 

 

Noble Stylz Arrested after remixing the National Anthem.

Millionaire rapper and Masofa Panze CEO Noble Stylz was yesterday picked up by Serious Crimes Unit after he remixed the National Anthem.

The song features fellow rapper Blacperl who is coope

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Jailed Hip Hop musician Noble Stylz

rating with the police and is likely to be granted immunity.

 

Noble Stylz managed to sell 6,8 million copies  on iTunes which turned him into an overnight millionaire.

By the time of going to print the song was already number one on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs

He is currently assisting police with investigations.

                         

 

 

Boss Spencer buys Strive Masiyiwa’s stock in Econet

Businessman and Platinum entertainment director Spencer Madziya has bought Strive Masiyiwa’s remaining shares in Econet in a deal worth over $400 million.

Immediately after announcing the deal he blocked all social media services including WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook from the network.

He has replaced them with his own start-ups, WhatsAppboss and Faceboss.

New Econet majority shareholder Spencer Madziya
New Econet majority shareholder Spencer Madziya

 

Raunchy dancer Beverly Sibanda reveals she is a virgin

Dancer Beverly Sibanda has dropped a bombshell revealing that she was, in fact, a virgin.

Bev also revealed that the baby that was thought to be hers actually belonged to her sister.

A doctor at Harare Hospital who conducted tests on her confirmed the news to Zimbuzz this afternoon.

Meanwhile, the dancer has since been appointed HIV Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations.

 

Now read: Cal_Vin’s Lyrics to #UsedToRunIt

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Virgin Bev Pic: The Standard

15th NAMA nominees out

THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) has released a list of nominees for their 15th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama)

The event will take place at the 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale on the 13th of February.

Here is the list:

LITERARY ARTS AWARDS

Outstanding First Creative Published Works
Shower of Poetic Vistas by Shumirai Nhanhanga (Zimbabwe Women Writers)
Chaotic by Samantha Chihuri (Ess Tee Publications)
Who will Feed by Tshengina Ndlovu (Multi-Media Box)

Outstanding Children’s Book

Tsuro naGudo: Misi yese Haifanani by Daniel Mutendi and Wilbur Kandiero (DanTs Media)
The Mystery of the Waterfalls Thief by Tatenda C Munyuki (Darling Kind)

Outstanding Fiction

Dzinonyandura by Rabson Shumba (263 Nhetembo)
Textures by John Eppel and Togara Muzanenhamo (AmaBooks)
Ties that Bind by Phillip Chidavaenzi (New Heritage Press)
The Book of Memory by Petina Gappah (Faber and Faber)

DANCE AWARDS

Outstanding Male Dancer
Sean Mambwere (M & M Dance Factory)
Mehluli Dube (Umkhathi Theatre Works)
Mclntosh Jerahuni (Tumbuka Dance Company)

Outstanding Female Dancer

Timikha Fisher (Breakthrough Productions)
Chaleen Chimara (Dance Trust of Zimbabwe)
Sibonisiwe Sithole (IYASA)
Outstanding Dance Group
Tumbuka Dance Company
IYASA
M & M Dance Factory

Outstanding Choreographer

Mclntosh Jerahuni (Tumbuka Dance Company)
Sean Mambwere (M & M Dance Factory)
Maylene Chenjerayi (Tumbuka Dance Company)
Stanley Wasini (Tumbuka Dance Company)

VISUAL ARTS AWARDS

Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work
Kuna baba Kune dzimba Dzakawanda by Anthony Bumhira
Shadows from the Past by Boarding Dzinotizei
Tears of a Woman by Mavis Tauzen

Outstanding 3 Dimensional Work

Vhukonani by Israel Israel
Happy Elephant by Farai T. Tandi
Mother’s Day by Rufaro Murenza

Outstanding Mix Media Work

The Dog and the Bone by Johnson Zuze
Kusina mai hakuendwe (Xenophobia Pain) by Forbes Mushipe
In my Grandmother’s Jacket by Israel Israel

Outstanding Exhibition

Agostinho Neto Curated by Raphael Chikukwa at National Gallery of Zimbabwe
Between Dreams and Realities Curated by Jimmy Saruchera at Koa-Vah Gallery
Mutations and Permutations: A Situationist Proposal Curated by Raphael Chikukwa at NGZ

SPOKEN WORD AWARDS

Outstanding Poet
Philani Nyoni
Barbra Anderson
Freedom Nyamubaya

Outstanding Comedian

Sam Farai Monro aka Comrade Fasto
Victor T Mpofu (Doc Vikela)
Michael Kudakwashe

THEATRE AWARDS

Outstanding Actress

Nyaradzo Nhongonhema (Chimbwido the Girl of War)
Priviledge Mutendera (Where There is a Will)
Musa Sibanda (The Taking)
Chiedza Mlingo (Ananias and Sapphira)

Outstanding Actor

Gift Chakuvinga (The Taking)
Tafadzwa Hananda (Chimbwido the Girl of War)

Outstanding Theatrical Production

The Taking by Homegrown Arts
Ananias and Sapphira by Charles Munganasa
Chimbwido the Girl of War by Stanley Mukuwe

Outstanding Director

Memory Kumbota for The Taking
Charles Munganisa for Ananias and Sapphira
Stanley Makuwe for Chimbwido the Girl of War

Film and Television Awards

Outstanding Actor

Anthony Tongani in Ngozi
Nick Zemura in My Lady
Tinashe Nhukarume in Through the Night 2

Outstanding Actress

Paula Ndlovu in Journey Home
Chipo Mbizvo in Mwanasikana
Fortune Perezu in My Lady

Outstanding Music Video

Breaking Through by Kudzai Chikomo ft. Admire Kudita
Jerusarema by Willard ‘Slimaz’ Makombedze ft. Jah Prayzah
Huyai Tinamate by Charles Mawungwa ft. Hope Masike
Ndomira Pamuri by Andy “Cutta” Sobhuza ft. Janet Manyowa

Outstanding Screen Production — Full Length Film

My Lady directed by Michael Zemura
Mwanasikana directed by Beauty Nakai Tsuro
Far From Yesterday directed by Blessing Chinanga et al.

Outstanding Screen Production — Short Film

The Christening directed by Tswatswa Mutasa
Jane the Ghost directed by Learnmore Sibanda

Outstanding Screen Production (TV)

Tonight with Zororo directed by Nqobizitha Mlilo and Zororo Makamba
Wenera directed by Eddie Ndlovu
Zambezi News directed by Kevin Hansen
The Maid directed by Shupai Kamunyaru

MEDIA AWARDS
Outstanding Journalist Print

Beaven Tapureta — The Herald
Vasco Chaya — Daily News
Mbongeni Msimanga — Sunday News
Tony Mhonda — The Patriot

Outstanding Journalist TV

Sifiso Mpofu— ZBC
Josephine Mugiyo — ZBC
Andrew Neshamba — ZBC

Outstanding Journalist Radio

Sifiso Mpofu — ZBC
Josephine Mugiyo — ZBC
Tichaona Meza — ZBC

Outstanding Online

Zimbojam
Writers International Network (WIN)
Panorama
Three Men on a Boat

MUSIC AWARDS
Outstanding Female Musician

Hope Masike
Selmor Mtukudzi
Tariro ‘negitare’ Chaniwa
Agatha Murudzwa

Outstanding Male Musician

Wallace Chirimuko aka Winky D
Mathias Mhere
Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah
Kelvin Kusikwenyu aka Killer T

Outstanding Album

Gafa Life By Wallace Chirimuko aka Winky D
Jerusarema by Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah
Glory to Glory by Mathias Mhere
Ngoma Ndaimba by Kelvin Kusikwenyu aka Killer T

Outstanding Song

Ebenezer from Ebenezer — Tirimunyasha by Rev. Togarepi Chivaviro
Eriza from Jerusarema by Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah
Tirikuda Kumbofarawo by Kelvin Kusikwenyu aka Killer T
Disappear from Gafa Life by Wallace Chirimuko aka Winky D

SPECIAL AWARD

Outstanding Promoter

Danchip Investments t/a Legends Sports Bar
X-MO SQUAD
Chipaz Promotions
Simmad Entertainment

Miss World Zimbabwe returns home but not empty handed

Reigning Miss World Zimbabwe Annie grace Mutambu touched down at the Harare International Airport on Monday after taking part in the Miss World competition held in Sanya, China.

Although she didn’t bring the crown home, her Beauty with A Purpose project was chosen among the top 10 out of 114 projects that were presented.

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Annie Grace Mutambu

Her project focuses on assisting Albinos.

Another African country whose Beauty with A purpose project made it into the top 10 was Tanzania.

Annie Grace at parade
Annie Grace Mutambu (Right)

Meanwhile, Miss Spain was crowned the eventual Miss World winner, taking over from Rolene Strauss of South Africa.

Annie Grace at HainanFestival
Annie Grace Mutambu

 

Sir Wicknell Chivayo to sponsor ZIFA with $ 1million

Marverick businessman Wicknell Chivayo has penned a deal to sponsor the Zimbabwe Football Association with $1 000 000.

The news was confirmed by ZIFA president Dr Phillip Chiyangwa to Star FM sport this evening.

Sir Wicknell
Sir Wicknell

Said Dr Chiyangwa: “At the time that I embarked on my campaign some AAG members (Affirmative Action Group) made some pledges, so one of them has come forward to fulfil it and that is Wicknell Chivhayo…”

….This is a developing story more to come

 

Alois Bunjira now a grandfather

One of Zimbabwe’s most prolific strikers Alois Bunjira (40) is now a grandfather after daughter Yolanda (20) gave birth to a baby girl this past week.

Bunjira, was captured in pictures that were posted by her daughter on her facebook with the caption “Sekuru nemuzukuru wavo.”

The baby has been named Paige.

We say congrats to the Bunjira’s…..

Aloise Bunjira with granddaughter Paige
Aloise Bunjira with granddaughter Paige