In the groove: Can music be a political weapon?

Going back to history, exiled musician, Thomas ‘Mukanya’ Mapfumo inspired the masses in Zimbabwe with his political songs during the armed struggle.
By Fred Zindi Jul. 23, 2023

Chipanga prophecises about new heaven, earth in new album

Chipanga, who rebranded his Broadway Sounds to Vaparidzi Veshoko in 2007, has over the years caused massive social gossip through many hit songs such as Kwachu Kwachu and Gushungo among others.
By Tendai Sauta Jan. 11, 2023

We can prevent accidents if we all do our jobs properly

Zimbabwe was plunged into mourning again when six Tynwald High School students perished while 34 others were injured in a bus accident along Rusape-Nyanga Road
By Newsday Oct. 16, 2022

In the groove: Is Patrick Mukwamba jinxed?

Patrick Mukwamba is a very sad man. Despite spending a long time thinking about and penning a lot of meaningful songs, he remains a bitter man. In the 1970’s, he went into the recording studios and spent a long time recording them. He still does.

By The Standard Aug. 7, 2022

In the groove: Is Patrick Mukwamba jinxed?

Patrick Mukwamba is a very sad man. Despite spending a long time thinking about and penning a lot of meaningful songs, he remains a bitter man. In the 1970’s, he went into the recording studios and spent a long time recording them. He still does.

By The Standard Aug. 7, 2022

I have always been a politician: Hosiah Chipanga

Addressing the media last week, Chipanga said his music is politically pregnant.

By The Standard Feb. 13, 2022

I have always been a politician: Hosiah Chipanga

Addressing the media last week, Chipanga said his music is politically pregnant.

By The Standard Feb. 13, 2022

Maposa ropes in Hosiah Chipanga in new project

Maposa said the project contains two gospel songs — Chikuru Kunzvera and Hukama Newirirano — which were recorded at JM Studios in Mutare.

By The Standard Oct. 24, 2021

Maposa ropes in Hosiah Chipanga in new project

Maposa said the project contains two gospel songs — Chikuru Kunzvera and Hukama Newirirano — which were recorded at JM Studios in Mutare.

By The Standard Oct. 24, 2021