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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

Let’s us celebrate the wonder that is Tuku

Chivaviro's double 21 delight

The husky voiced musician popularly known for the hit song Ebenezer-Tiri Munyasha published his first book in 2005.

By Jairos Saunyama Aug. 31, 2025

Energetic 911 Music Band to launch debut album this August

He said the album not only reflected their Zimbabwean and cultural orientation, but would bring them closer to their old and new fans.

By Tendai Sauta Jul. 8, 2025

Energetic 911 Music Band to launch debut album this August

Why music from your young days was top tier

I thought to myself that these are the names that were trending between 1980 and 1990. None of the over 40s mentioned names that are trending in today’s popular music.

By Fred Zindi Dec. 22, 2024

Why music from your young days was top tier

Preserving Mtukudzi’s legacy beyond family differences

The obvious counter argument is that public figures, colossal enough to generate this much attention five years after having physically departed from planet earth

By Nigel Nyamutumbu Sep. 29, 2024