Edutainment mix: August echoes: Heroes, Heroines, and the rhythms of struggle in Zim’s arts
Many artists survive on once-off gigs—performances, exhibitions, or commissioned works that rarely translate into steady incomes.
By Raymond Millagre Langa
Aug. 31, 2025
Thomas Mapfumo in final United Kingdom performance
The iconic musician, affectionately known as Mukanya, will share the stage with his protégé, Kurai Makore.
By Style Reporter
Jun. 29, 2025
Mukanya at 80
Mapfumo, (born on July 2, 1945) through his music, took Zimbabweans back to their cultural roots
By Fred Zindi
Jun. 22, 2025
Mapfumo lashes out at Zifa over corruption
Mapfumo told NewsDay in an interview yesterday that it was impossible to separate corruption in politics and that of sports because a fish rots from the head.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 31, 2024
Chimurenga,' recalling the spirit medium’: The silencing of a dissident artist. A review of When Three Sevens Clash
One silver lining in the case of human growth and progress has always been the case of beginnings.
By Nyashadzashe Chikumbu
Oct. 27, 2024
Mapfumo claims Zanu PF stole his land
The land, located in the affluent Borrowdale suburb, was initially granted to Mapfumo, Oliver Mtukudzi, and George Shaya.
By Sindiso Dube
Sep. 8, 2024
In the groove: Music is a fierce catalyst for struggle
Since the release of the track Ijipita and his Njema album in 2019, Winky D, whose real name is Wallace Chirumiko, has become a bitter pill to swallow for the Zimbabwean elites.
By Fred Zindi
Aug. 11, 2024
Mteki approaches Mukanya over Chivayo lavish offer
Last month Chivayo offered Mukanya a gift comprising a $200 000 luxury car and a $300 000 residence if he apologised for siding with the opposition.
By Style Reporter
Apr. 14, 2024
In the groove: Thomas Mapfumo: Principled and beyond reproach
Chivayo said that Mukanya had fallen on hard times, a situation that could be easily remedied if he apologised to the ruling Zanu PF party. However, Mukanya was not moved.
By Fred Zindi
Mar. 31, 2024
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