Shone makes history, redefines hip-hop in Zim
Shone recently made history by becoming the first Zimbabwean musician to perform before more than half a million people.
By Tendai Sauta
3h ago
In the groove: The GOAT debate rages on
The year 2025, as you know, was packed with incredible new releases and offerings to the charts and we worked our socks off to bring these happenings to you.
By Fred Zindi
4h ago
Scandal after scandal at Zimura
Music use remained disproportionately skewed towards international content, with 77% of revenue assigned to its music and movies and 23% to locals.
By Fred Zindi
Jan. 4, 2026
Wevhu steps in with new sound
Better known by his stage name Wevhu, Strive Machona Masiwa is slowly becoming a distinctive sound on Zimbabwe’s music scene.
By Makanaka Membere
Oct. 30, 2025
Ndoro a quiet genius whose music spoke for him: Musicians
Yet those who knew him best remember a gentle man whose presence was soft-spoken, but deeply impactful.
By Elsie Nyoni
Oct. 27, 2025
Children of music legends remembered
Zimbabwe has lost many musical legends over the years. From Oliver Mtukudzi, Biggie Tembo John Chibadura, Zexie Manatsa, Bob Nyabinde to James Chimombe.
By Fred Zindi
Oct. 12, 2025
Bongo Maffin to headline Tuku fest
Now in its second edition, festival-goers should look out for legendary South African kwaito and Afro-pop group Bongo Maffin, who will be the headlining act.
By Khumbulani Muleya
Sep. 19, 2025
Bongo Maffin in Zim for Tuku Fest
Legendary South African kwaito and Afro-pop group, Bongo Maffin is in the country and is scheduled to perform at the second edition of the Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival of the Arts
By Khumbulani Muleya
Sep. 19, 2025
Let’s us celebrate the wonder that is Tuku
Tuku, whose music cuts across cultures and generations, was known for his humble and soft demeanour, and an illustrious career that spanned more than four decades.
By Fred Zindi
Sep. 14, 2025
