The cultural estate: 15 years of Zim Hip Hop cementing its legacy
Babongile Sikhonjwa will posthumously receive a special Honorary Award at the 2025 Zimbabwe Hip Hop Awards for his outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry
By Sindiso Dube
Dec. 7, 2025
Zim Hip Hop Awards to honour the late 'Ndebele Rock Star' Babongile Sikhonjwa
Sikhonjwa, affectionately known as the "Ndebele Rock Star," was a champion of the arts, particularly known for his tireless support of the southern region of the country.
By Sindiso Dube
Nov. 16, 2025
Hero’s send-off
Last week, we were all plunged into intense grief and mourning for one of our own, the late multimedia personality, Babongile Sikhonjwa Moyo, who collapsed and died on September 21
By Ink Whispers
Oct. 1, 2025
Ndebele Rockstar's afterparty...Sikhonjwa, Chigubu lead ultimate celestial reunion, leaving Bulawayo stages silent
The bond between Babongile and Chigubu was a hallmark of Bulawayo’s comedy scene — a deep kinship where Babongile regarded Chigubu as his best friend and young brother.
By Sindiso Dube
Sep. 28, 2025
Big send off for Babongile Sikhonjwa
Sikhonjwa died suddenly last Sunday, sending shockwaves through the country.
By Mpumelelo Moyo
Sep. 28, 2025
Showbiz, heartbreak and happenings
The inaugural Victoria Falls Spring Festival kicked off, and naturally, I was there.
By Ink Whispers
Sep. 24, 2025
I'm not Ollah 7, says Babongile Sikhonjwa
Sikhonjwa's appointment was announced by Comfort Mbofana at the Bulawayo Art Awards last week. He hosts "The After Drive" on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
By Sindiso Dube
Dec. 3, 2023
Babongile Sikhonjwa blasts Byo City Council
Before burial, a service was held at his family home in Barbourfields suburb with reports indicating that the BCC turned down a request for Chigubu to be buried at Lady Stanley Cemetery, which is reserved for luminaries in the city.
By The Independent
May. 15, 2022
Babongile Sikhonjwa blasts Byo City Council
Before burial, a service was held at his family home in Barbourfields suburb with reports indicating that the BCC turned down a request for Chigubu to be buried at Lady Stanley Cemetery, which is reserved for luminaries in the city.
By The Independent
May. 15, 2022
