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ZIMA 2020 Song of the Year Voting lines Now Open

The voting lines for the 8th edition of the Zimbabwe Music Awards ZIMA Song Of The Year Category is now open.

 

The award ceremony takes place this Saturday 25 January at Newlands Country Club.

The voting code is available to Econet Subscribers only and voting closes at 3 pm on 25 January 2020.

Here are the voting codes for the Song of the Year Nominees

Kure – Ishan x Ti Gonzi – SMS 333 to 34446

Ngaibake – Freeman x Alick Macheso – SMS 444 to 34446

MuGarden – Winky D x Gemma Griffiths – SMS 555 to 34446

Reurura – Seh Calaz x Mambo Dhuterere – SMS 777 to 34446

Sadza NeMuriwo – Jah Prayzah – SMS 888 to 34446

Meet TeeMak the Young Businessman who Signed Enzo Ishall

The name TeeMak has made the showbiz rounds lately particularly the announcement that he had signed dancehall star Enzo Ishall.

 

He is also the same guy, together with his friend who purchased a vehicle for DJ Towers.

So who is TeeMak and what is he all about. Zimbuzz has previously written about him as an artist from as far back as 2015.

He says he could likely be Zimbabwe’s youngest self-made millionaire.

At just age 23 years, TeeMak is your unlikely entrepreneur whose unparalleled discipline and seemingly crazy ambition has seen him build Maximus Capital a multimillion-dollar hedge fund based in Malaysia (a country he moved to at the tender age of 13).

As founder and CEO of Maximus, TeeMak aims to sustainably disrupt the existing financial space by providing investors with the means to safe investment options that produce exceptional returns through lean enterprise management whilst using proven profitable trading methodology.

Always being one to challenge the status quo, the investments maverick, dropped out of university where he was studying Computer Science to embark on an entrepreneurial journey that ironically leveraged the discipline and networks he had developed in his short stint in university.

The decision was one not taken lightly, but one driven by the vision to attain financial freedom at a young age in order to serve as an inspiration to others and be able to invest in empowering the youth in his home country of Zimbabwe, Africa and then the world.

 

Oswald Teemak and Enzo Ishall

Whilst running his business, he later went on to complete his university qualification through a UK online based Open University.

TeeMak started out as a salesperson, selling investment opportunities in green energy for a United Kingdom-based company. It was a role he thrived in but also a role that had its fair share of challenges.

Even though he was able to achieve sales of over USD500 000, he was unable to successfully tap into the African market after having had various conferences in Southern Africa.

After spending months in Zambia trying to expand his sales business, he was overcome by the desire to work for himself and realized that he could convert his already existing clientele if he were to present them with another investment opportunity.

So, the markets savvy TeeMak capitalised on his skill set in forex trading and built Maximus from there using funds from a few close friends.

Since then TeeMak has partnered with equally driven Malaysian locals who handle the operations of the company while he diligently focuses on the trading aspect of the business.

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Maximus’ exponential growth can be attributed to its vast network of high net worth individuals whose appetites grew after enjoying great returns resulting in them investing more and telling their friends.

The company also runs a parallel fund, which helps it to protect investors’ capital at all costs, making it attractive for even risk-averse investors.

TeeMak is taking giant leaps out of his and has his eyes set on growing his fund through the expansion of his investor base, investing in businesses by Zimbabwean youth, and partnering with African governments to eradicate poverty.

African Reality Series ‘Ultimate Love’ Premieres February 9 on DStv

Relationships lie at the heart of a new reality television series launching on DStv in February, when Ultimate Love will help a group of people find love.

 

Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the show, created in Nigeria but with interest for viewers all over Africa, would premiere on Sunday February 9 and would offer a 24/7 insight into the participants’ quest for lasting and meaningful relationships.

“The series follows the journey of single men and women living in an isolated location in a quest to find life-long love and build relationships as couples, hoping this will lead to marriage,” she said.

“They will be joined by a resident counsellor called Aunty, who will assist each of them in finding the perfect partner and provide counselling sessions and support. The winning couple will be rewarded with a lavish wedding ceremony and a fully-furnished home if they commit to getting married.”

For this maiden edition, a total of 16 strangers – eight men and eight women – will feature live on television for 24 hours throughout the duration of the show, taking part in a series of activities that test their compatibility as couples, with viewers voting off their least favourite couple each week.

“Zimbabwean just love a successful love story, and this series could provide them with a great deal of fun and satisfaction as they follow the screen couples’ successes and failures,” said Ms Dziva.

Ultimate Love will be LIVE and 24/7 on DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access packages.

ICONIC R&B Group Boyz II Men Heading To South Africa This April

Following up on their successful sold-out Toni Braxton tour, event promoters Glen 21 Entertainment are back to announce that international supergroup Boyz II Men are heading to South Africa this April.

 

The two city tour will include shows in Pretoria and Cape Town respectively.

Celebrating more than twenty five years of timeless hits, Boyz II Men remain one of thee most truly iconic R&B groups in music history.

Having redefined popular R&B, the group continue to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations for the past two decades.

No stranger to South Africa, Boyz II Men have proven to be a firm favourite in the country having last visited SA in 2015.

With timeless soulful ballads including “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You” and ” “Motownphilly”, the trio hold the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 64 million albums sold worldwide.

Their list of accolades include 4 Grammy Awards, 9 American Music Awards, 9 Soul Train Awards, 3 Billboard Awards and a MOBO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.

This April fans will be catapulted into the world of Boyz II Men, as they carry their fans along a live melodic 25 year musical journey of their best hits.

The tour kicks off in Pretoria on the 9th April at the Sun Area followed by the Cape Town leg at the Grand Arena, GrandWest Casino on 13th April.

Limited tickets for the seated concert are available at Ticketpro and Super Spar nationwide now. These range from R290 to R1750

Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart makes its debut on Cartoon Network!

On 27 January, Cartoon Network will introduce DStv customers to a crime-fighting samurai cat named Sheriff Mao Mao with its brand-new original series Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart – a show about adventure, friendship, and what it really means to be a hero.

 

Make way for Mao Mao, the explosive loner on a quest to become legendary, Badgerclops, the cyborg slacker, and Adorabat, the adorable sidekick as they overcome their differences and work together to protect the people of Pure Heart Valley from monsters, villains and everything in between.

In Pure Heart Valley, Sheriff Mao Mao may be impressive, even heroic, but he’s still got a lot to learn. On his journey, Mao Mao will learn that being a legend isn’t about flashy moves and dangerous quests; it’s about what you do that makes people remember and admire you.

Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart is the brainchild of Parker Simmons and produced by Cartoon Network Studios and Titmouse.  You can follow Mao Mao’s quest to become a legend when Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart premieres on Monday, 27 January at 16:20 , only on Cartoon Network, DStv channel 301

ZIMA 2020 Nominees Out !!

The nominees for the Zimbabwe Music Awards 2020 have been released.

The Awards ceremony will take place at Newlands Country Club on 25 January 2020.

32 MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES REVEAL
TOP 5 AWARD CATEGORIES

BEST FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. Tammy Moyo
2. Shasha
3. Ammara Brown
4. Gemma Griffiths
5. Janet Manyowa

BEST MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. Takura
2. Asaph
3. T Gonzi
4. Ishan
5. Freeman

BEST GROUP/ DUO OF THE YEAR
1 Firm Faith
2 Vabati Vajehova
3 Sinazo
4 Fusion 5

BEST NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
1 Joyfull Praise Choir (JPC)
2 Mambo Dhuterere
3 Ishan
4 Mapanzure

BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR
1 Franceesca by King98
2 Mutare by Shasha
3 Ramba Wakadzvanya by Baba Harare
4 Gango by Freeman

A. GENRE AWARDS

Zimdancehall
1 Ndunge Yut
2 Enzo lshall
3 Freeman
4 Nutty O
5 Bazooka

SUNGURA
1 Mukoma Panga
2 Peter Moyo
3 Nicholas Zakaria &Khiama Boys
4 Greatman

HIP HOP
1 T Gonzi
2 King 98
3 Takura
4 Asaph
5 Cal_vin

Afro Pop
1 Ammara Brown
2 Rocki
3 Ishan
4 Tammy Moyo

Contemporary Gospel
1 Minister Michael Mahendere
2 Janet Manyowa
3 Joyfull Praise Choir(JPC)
4 Sharon Manyika

Traditional Gospel
1 Mathias Mhere
2 Rev TT Chivaviro
3 Joyfull Praise Choir(JPC)
4 Mambo Dhuterere

RNB & SOUL

Gemma Griffiths

Brian Nhira

Nyasha David

Berita

JAZZ
1 Diana Samkange
2 Willis waTaffy
3 Vuyo Brown
4 Sylent Nqo

Dance (House/Gqom/Kwaito/EDM)
1 Novuyo Seagirl
2 Reverb 7
3 Huby Blakes
4 DJ Stavo

TSHIBILIKA
1 Ndux Jnr
2 Madlela Skhobokhobo
3 Bolomba
4 Clement Magwaza

Traditional Folk (Chinyakare/Chimurenga)
1 Braveman Chizvino
2 Greatman
3 Andy Muridzo
4 Agga Nyabinde

Traditional Folk (Ezomdabu/Imbube)
1 Indosakusa
2 Sotja Moyo
3 Charles Mahlaba
4 Ukukhanya Kwezwe

BEST ALTERNATIVE
1 Sylent Nqo
2 Vimbai Zimuto
3 Dj Chrxn
4 Huby Blakes

SPECIAL AWARDS
ZIM ICON – RETRO FEMALE
1. Chiwoniso Maraire 2. Busi Ncube
3. Stella Chiweshe
4. Susan Mapfumo

ZIM ICON – RETRO MALE
1. Simon Chimbetu
2. Lovemore Majaivana 3. Leonard Dembo
4. Tongai Moyo

BEST INTERNATIONAL ZIM ARTIST
1 Brian Nhira
2 Queen Vee
3 Shasha
4 Buffalo Soldier

BEST COLLABORATION
1 Ngaibake by Freeman x Alick Macheso
2 Mugarden by Winky D x Gemma
3 Kure by Ishan x Ti Gonzi
4 You are more by Janet Manyowa x Nqubeko Mbata

BEST DJ
1 Judgement Yard
2 DJ Stavo
3 Gospel DJ Unlocked
4 Reverb 7

BEST PROMOTER
1 Brai Out Zw
2 2Kings Entertainment
3 Pablos
4 Impala Car Rental

BEST CORPORATE SPONSORS
1. Econet Wireless
2. Delta Corporation
3. Impala Car Rental
4. United Refineries (Roil)

TECHNICAL AWARDS

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
1 Ndimi by Janet Manyowa
2 Ngaibake by Freeman x Alick Macheso
3 Zvemoyo by Takura
4 Vavengi by Queen Vee

VIDEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
1 Umsebenzi Ka Blaqs
2 Andy Cutter
3 Simdoc Films
4 Naxo Films

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
1 Reverb 7
2 Jamal
3 Oskid
4 Rodney Beats

ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
1 Rodney Beats
2 Tammy Bhima
3 GT Beats
4 Msizkay

PUBLIC VOTE CATERGORY

SONG OF THE YEAR
1. Kure by Ishan x Ti Gonzi
2. Murgaden by Winky D x Gemma Griffiths

3. Ngaibake by Freeman x Alick Macheso

4. Reurura by Seh Calaz x Mambo Duterere

5. Sadza neMuriwo by Jah Prayzah

TOP DOWNLOADED SONG & LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT OF THE AWARDS

Burna Boy heads to Zimbabwe!

Africa’s current hot musician Burna Boy is making a return to Zimbabwe, promotions company Kayse Connect announced today.

He will headline a gig in Harare on 17 April, an Independence Eve day concert.

Burna Boy’s first visit to Zimbabwe was in 2015 when he performed at Pablo’Z Club in Borrowdale.

Kayse Connect are the same guys who brought Patoranking to Harare in 2019 and also did the much talked about New year’s Gospel gig at the HICC

Check out the Grand Announcement

A closer look at Ginimbi’s new Bentley Continental Convertible

Bentley’s flagship grand touring car, the Continental GT is an unparalleled combination of exquisite luxury and supercar performance.

A few days ago Zimbabwe’s most popular socialite and businessman Genius Kadungure aka Ginimbi bought himself the British designed and handcrafted car.

Design

The new Continental GT features clean, superformed lines and a wide, low body, evoking a sense of speed and presence. On unlocking the car, a pre-programmed sequence of exterior lighting welcomes you. To complement the car’s striking interior design, the interior mood lighting (fitted as standard) can be configured to your preference.

The seats are minimalist in style, with a streamlined design that ensures they are as comfortable as they are elegant. Smooth centre panels maximise the effectiveness of heating, cooling, ventilation and massage functions, while handcrafted quilting adds detail to the bolsters and upper areas – parts of the seats that can be seen from outside the car.

PERFORMANCE

Created for effortless, exhilarating driving, the new Continental GT is built on an innovative chassis and electrical architecture, featuring a completely new 6.0-litre W12 engine and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, for smooth, fast and efficient gear changes.

As a result, it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds (0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds) and deliver a phenomenal top speed of 207 mph (333 km/h).

What makes it so special?

GINIMBI poses with his new Bentley Continental Convertible W 12

That rhythm, the one that comes with holding gears and cornering with grace, comes quickly in the Convertible because it’s a car able to mould your mood. The interior is gorgeous.

It’s a lovingly wrought space in which the stuff you need – good driving position, clear information, some isolation from the world speeding by beneath you – is there together with reams of the stuff you don’t need but that delights nonetheless.

Xtratime Ent launches Sekerera Harare International Comedy Festival

Showbiz promotions company Xtratime Entertainment has announced the launch of the inaugural Sekerera Harare International Comedy Festival scheduled to take place between 7 to 9 August 2020.

The 3-day Comedy festival will feature some of the best comedians locally and from all over the world.

“We will have a host of Zimbabwean Comics based in and outside Zimbabwe performing at the festival. We will also have comedians from the African continent and the world participating at the festival.

Negotiations with targeted comedians from all over the world have started and line-ups and program will be released in due course,” explained Tongai Mbidzo Xtratime Ent Director and Spokesperson.

The organisers also said that the festival will be an annual event on the Zimbabwe entertainment scene.

As a build-up to the festival, a series of comedy shows with Zimbabwean and international Comedians will be hosted monthly, continuing what Xtratime Ent had been doing in previous yes.

Xtratime entertainment have previously successfully hosted sold-out comedy nights in Harare with some heavyweight comedians, namely Anne Kansiime (Uganda), Barry Hilton (South Africa), John Vlismas (South Africa), Alfred Kainga (USA), Carl Joshua Ncube,

Q Dube, Long John, Doc Vikela, Goliath and Goliath (South Africa) Gonyeti, Farhan Esat, Tinayeand Baba Tensen.

“We are optimistic and confident that the festival will be a huge success and welcomed on the Zimbabwean entertainment scene.

“We are experienced in the Comedy game and its high time we Level up by planting an annual permanent smile on Zimbabweans, hence the Festival name SEKERERA (Meaning Smile), said Tongai Mbidzo.

Prince Harry and Meghan in Shock ‘BREXIT’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex — also known as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — have announced that they will step back from their duties as senior members of the British royal family.

The intrigue may be only beginning, amid reports that Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the royal family were not given advance notice of the move.

The couple, who welcomed a son in May 2019, say they intend to become financially independent. Harry is sixth in the line of succession to the British throne, after his father, Charles; his older brother, William; and William’s three children.

In a statement on their website and Instagram, Harry and Meghan explained their decision.

“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution,” they wrote.

“We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family, and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment.”

They say they plan to split their time between the United Kingdom and North America, “continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages.”

“This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity.”