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Lvovo Derrango survives car crash
Thokozani Ndlovu, aka Lvovo Derrango narrowly escaped death after he was involved in a major car accident on Friday.The accident allegedly happened on the N2 Highway near Scottburg, in KwaZulu...Published: 07 Dec 2020 at 20:46hrs | 1092 | by Staff reporter
Kwaito star 'Mshoza' dies at 37
South African Kwaito star Nomasonto "Mshoza" Maswanganyi has died at the age of 37.According to Mshoza's management, "The Kortes hitmaker succumbed peacefully in the early hours of this (Thurs...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 12:47hrs | 4421 | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo's kwaito star Kadder sings for Brenda Fassie
Bulawayo kwaito star Kadder has released a song dedicated to the late African music icon Brenda Fassie of blessed memory who went to glory in May 2004. Speaking to this publication on Tuesday ...Published: 02 Jun 2020 at 10:50hrs | 2775 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sandra Ndebele reflects on music journey
SONGSTRESS Sandra 'Sandy' Ndebele will in March launch a new album whose theme is in line with celebrating her successes as an artiste of note over the last 15 years.Ndebele is the reigning ho...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:29hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
South African women spending up to R100K to make their bums bigger
The rise of social media - and Kim Kardashian - has led to a surge in South African women getting so-called "Brazilian butt lifts", says doctor Dirk Lazarus, a plastic surgeon in Cape Town. Th...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 07:42hrs | 3986 | by businessinsider
What's stopping collabos between Bulawayo, Harare music giants?
PERHAPS the genuine gesture of showing the world, fans or people that there are no squabbles, beefs, hostilities or hatred among artistes, collaborations have been a rare occasion between Bulawayo and...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:26hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Unmasking Isibaya's scoundrel Ngwebedla
THERE are actors who always make immediate impact when they step on stage, spicing up things with their facial expressions, body language and their on-point costumes that draws the audience into their...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:14hrs | 819 | by Staff reporter
Brickz sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for rape
South African Kwaito star Sipho "Brickz" Ndlovu has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court, west of Johannesburg, on Tuesday.The celebrity was found guilt...Published: 17 Oct 2017 at 09:25hrs | 3629 | by Staff reporter
The rebirth of Sandra Ndebele
The one thing that surprised Sandra Ndebele during her time in the studio recording the song, Lizwile, is how quiet and reserved kwaito star Professor was.On his hit records, the South African...Published: 29 Sep 2017 at 06:37hrs | 1555 | by Staff reporter
Is Bulawayo City Hall venue cursed?
EVER since music promoters turned to the Large City Hall car park to host local and international shows, it seems the gigs have been marred by unprecedented poor turnouts.The venue - located i...Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 12:00hrs | 2286 | by Staff reporter
'Mjox' son to undergo a 'baptism of fire' before birthday
The eight year old Ricardo Tinashe Joga will on this Friday undergone a baptism of fire at Indlovu Youth Center in a ritual scheduled for 26 August in the afternoon. The ritual will ...Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 21:41hrs | 814 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Zim kwaito stars make waves in UK
"We have never been good at following the norm. We don't follow trends nor feel the need to fit in. Neither are we worried about a target audience as our demographics are unknown but what we do know i...Published: 28 May 2016 at 16:03hrs | 3050 | by Showbiz Reporter
Bulawayo kwaito star drops club banger
MULTI-TALENTED Bulawayo kwaito star Proficience Cadder aka Kadder has dropped a sizzling single track titled "Yes I am". The single - a tribal house genre - is a collaboration with another kwa...Published: 16 May 2016 at 21:48hrs | 3967 | by Arts Correspondent
Zim kwaito stars shine in the UK - Interview with Xolani Nqo
"We have never been good at following the norm. We don't follow trends nor feel the need to fit in. Neither are we worried about a target audience as our demographics...Published: 09 May 2016 at 10:06hrs | 7243 | by Showbiz Reporter
Popular Zola 7 haunted by demons
KWAITO star and actor, Zola 7, is haunted by demons that he claim comes from friends of the star.Daily Sun reported that they allege “Zola 7”, real name Bonginkosi Dlamini, is scared to sl...Published: 03 May 2016 at 06:56hrs | 4423 | by Staff Reporter
Afro pop Group Sinazo collaborate with SA’s Byron Khumalo for a House Hit
For those late-night revelers who believe that entertainment is from the magical realm that exists in the clouds to the risqué to the seedy, this one is your special dedication."The concept o...Published: 19 Apr 2016 at 18:26hrs | 3617 | by Staff Reporter
Mandoza says he is now cancer free
South Africa's kwaito star Mandoza who was reported to be battling with cancer has admitted that he was at some point battling with the deadly ailment but said his battle has succeeded as he is ...Published: 11 Apr 2016 at 08:18hrs | 4257 | by Staff Reporter
Mandoza battling with cancer
Kwaito star Mandoza’s battle with cancer is reportedly bearing fruits. Sunday Sun reported that Nkalakatha hitmaker was back in hospital for an operation.Sources close to the s...Published: 10 Apr 2016 at 13:27hrs | 6451 | by Staff Reporter
Big Nuz's Danger stabbed
The weekend that was filled with festivities ended very badly for the Big NUZ member, Danger.The kwaito star, real name Mzi Tshomela was allegedly stabbed by Dogg who does marketing for Mabala...Published: 02 Mar 2016 at 07:51hrs | 3462 | by Staff reporter
Mandoza recuperating after 2 days in ICU
SA Kwaito star Mandoza born Mduduzi Tshabalala was rushed to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital after collapsing at his Soweto home early this month, ...Published: 22 Sep 2015 at 06:48hrs | 6018 | by Staff Reporter
Professor wants out of Kalawa
KWAITO star Professor wants out of Kalawa Jazmee, so says an insider at the stable, which runs Trompies, Berita Khumalo, Alaska, Dr Malinga and Heavy K. The source suggests that Professor, rea...Published: 30 Jun 2015 at 14:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo snubs Big Nuz
AFTER gathering strength to make the long trip to Zimbabwe from Durban, South Africa's Big Nuz member Mashesha failed to perform at both the Beitbridge and Bulawayo shows due to illness.Big N...Published: 25 May 2015 at 11:01hrs | 7718 | by Kusile Madlela
Sandra Ndebele joins Big Nuz
QUEEN of dance Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi has been added onto the Big Nuz Zerophobia concert line up. The concert, scheduled for the Large City Hall on Saturday, will see Ndebele and the Durbanite...Published: 19 May 2015 at 07:08hrs | 3854 | by Showbiz Correspondent
Big Nuz date Bulawayo fans
DURBAN's finest kwaito group, Big Nuz are set to perform in the City of Kings on April 17 at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre.The Hawaii and Umlilo hit-makers who last performed in the city two year...Published: 31 Mar 2015 at 08:23hrs | 6820 | by Kusile Madlela
Sinazo to host an open Jz Moyo themed gig in Johannesburg
Music group Sinazo, under the Malaba Productions badge, is to host an old school gig and album launch in Johannesburg on the 18th April 2015. As the poetic rhyme goes,On with the dance! let j...Published: 03 Feb 2015 at 22:20hrs | 4113 | by Staff Reporter
Cops set vicious dogs on crowd at the annual Kalawa Jazmee Homecoming party
THERE were chaotic scenes outside the Queens Sports Ground on Saturday night as thousands of music lovers tried to make their way into the venue for the annual Kalawa Jazmee Homecoming party....Published: 29 Dec 2014 at 15:58hrs | 6916 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean legend Mizchif dies
ZIMBABWE-BORN music legend and pioneer Hechichamunorwa Mount Zion Kwenda - better known as Mizchif - has passed away in his South Africa base at the age of 38.Kwenda, born June 23, 1976, was ...Published: 05 Sep 2014 at 13:20hrs | 4448 | by Agencies
Kwaito star shines in SA
BYRON KHUMALO is a Kwaito artist from Midrand in Johhanesburg. 2014 sees a brighter star shining in his musical career which dates 5 years back when he joined Hardtime Productions after being discover...Published: 10 Jun 2014 at 18:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
L'vovo Derango show a flop
L'vovo Derango's (real name Thokozani Ndlovu) show was a flop as just over 100 fans pitched up to witness his performance that was supposed to shut down the Trade Fair weekend.The show was he...Published: 28 Apr 2014 at 07:27hrs | 5313 | by Staff Reporter
L'Vovo Derrango billed for Bulawayo show
THOSE attending the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair which kicks off in Bulawayo next week can set aside time to attend a special show from one of South Africa's top kwaito artistes L'vovo Derrango....Published: 16 Apr 2014 at 06:52hrs | 3765 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Kwaito star Professor tweets about clash with house group Mi Casa
Award-winning kwaito star Professor and his crew apparently had a slight "disagreement" with the boys from award-winning house group Mi Casa. The incident happened in the early hours of M...Published: 31 Mar 2014 at 09:12hrs | 2705 | by Staff reporter
Kwaito star - Brickz - denied bail
Johannesburg - Kwaito musician and rape accused Sipho Charles Ndlovu was denied bail by the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on Tuesday."There is convincing evidence and likelihood that the appl...Published: 19 Nov 2013 at 07:35hrs | 3049 | by Sapa
Rape accused Kwaito star Brickz applies for bail
Johannesburg - Rape accused Kwaito star Brickz brought a formal application for bail in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.Prosecutor Willem le Roux said the hearing would continue a...Published: 12 Nov 2013 at 11:28hrs | | by Sapa
Kwaito star Brickz arrested for raping a 16 year old
JOHANNESBURG - Another local musician is in trouble with the law. Kwaito star Brickz is behind bars.He's accused of raping a minor earlier this year. A case was opened more than six months lat...Published: 04 Nov 2013 at 15:41hrs | 11861 | by eNCA
Bulawayo female kwaito star releases five singles
BULAWAYO-based female kwaito artiste, Proficience "Kadder" Cadder has released five singles, taken from her upcoming second album.Kadder started her career in 2006 as a kwaito dancer before sh...Published: 22 Oct 2013 at 03:57hrs | 2555 | by Entertainment Reporter
Kwaito star Mapaputsi struggling to make ends meet
Kwaito star Mapaputsi, real name Sandile Ngwenya is apparently struggling to make ends meet.The former hitmaker of Izinja is said to have gone to Mandoza, begging for help.Mandoza cur...Published: 06 Oct 2013 at 14:35hrs | 11007 | by Staff reporter
'Professor' fined R3000 for wearing a police uniform
Kwaito star Mkhonzeni "Professor" Langa has been fined R3000, or one month in prison, for wearing a metro police uniform to the Metro FM music awards in February.The Durban Magistrate's Court ...Published: 23 Apr 2013 at 14:52hrs | 4852 | by Sapa
Kwaito star Brown Dash dies
Today the South African music industry is said to have lost another of their own.Celebrity condolences have flooded social networking sites Twitter and Facebook after rumours that kwaito a...Published: 09 May 2012 at 17:43hrs | 10892 | by Staff reporter
Professor set to rock Harare's Chez Ntemba
Top South African kwaito act Professor is heading to Zimbabwe for a one-off gig scheduled for Chez Ntemba Nightclub on April 5. The "Durbanite", who was born Langa Kholile, is expected to rock Harare ...Published: 30 Mar 2012 at 06:36hrs | 1409 | by Entertainment Reporter
Kwaito group - Go Boyz - member dies
A member of kwaito group Go Boyz, Mduduzi Tshabalala, who passed away in South Africa last week after a short illness, was laid to rest at West Park Cemetery in Bulawayo on Saturday.The 35-ye...Published: 14 Mar 2012 at 06:34hrs | 2922 | by Entertainment Reporter
Kwaito star arrested for kidnapping
GP Gangsta kwaito artist Nkosana Thwala was arrested today for allegedly kidnapping his girlfriend and forcing her to "smoke drugs" - a day after being given bail for allegedly assaulting her, Gauten...Published: 06 Jul 2011 at 12:49hrs | 939 | by Sapa
Imoto entshontshimali disappoint fans
Hordes of music fans who attended South African kwaito star Professor’s show at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo left the venue a disappointed lot in the early hours of Sunday mo...Published: 22 Mar 2011 at 09:20hrs | 168 | by Byo24News
Imoto – Etshontsha Imali to rock Bulawayo on Saturday
South African kwaito star, Professor of Imoto – Etshontsha Imali fame is set to perform at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Saturday....Published: 16 Mar 2011 at 09:43hrs | 2543 | by Showbiz reporter
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