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Zimbabwe banned musician to release Operation Matibili album for Mugabe’s 87th birthday

As the political crisis in Zimbabwe continues to take a devastating effect, renowned controversial anti-Mugabe protest singer cum activist Viomak is not giving up.
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Protest singer releases child abuse songs on Child Abuse album as figures of child rape increase

Zimbabwe protest singer cum activist Viomak has officially released two songs from her soon to be officially released eight track  music album called Child Abuse.The...
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Mufaro Chakabuda nominee for National RBC Women of Influence award

Congratulations go out to Mufaro Chakabuda The East Coast nominee for the Prestigious National RBC women of influence start up Award 2010....
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Night Nurse singer Gregory Isaacs dies aged 59

Reggae star Gregory Isaacs has died at the age of 59 at his London home following a long illness, his manager has confirmed.The Jamaican singer died on Monday morning surrounded by his family. ...
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Muzvare Betty Makoni Radio show - Girls and Women Empowerment

The show for 21st Century girls and women : Muzvare Betty Makoni Show is the brainchild of Simba Nyanhanga who runs the Zimonline Radio. ...
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Aleck Macheso to marry daughter's friend

Sungura maestro Alick Macheso’s marriage boat has hit stormy waters following revelations that he will soon take a second wife.The artiste confirmed there was a new love in his life, 28-year-old Tafadzwa Mapako. For both Alick and Tafadzwa this will be a second marriage. ...
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Zimfest Connected: Connecting Zimbabwe to the World

London is arguably the multicultural centre of the world where its renowned tolerance and respect for people of all races and faiths are central to its continued success and dynamism. ...
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Zimbabwean Exeter university student free to follow musical dream at last

Zimbabwean Exeter University student Tino Mavimba has never had a singing lesson and could only include the shower as her stage until she moved to the city.Tino beat thousands of other hopefuls to a place in the regional finals of Open Mic UK....
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Mike Mwale receives special mention in 2010 BBC playwriting competition

Professor Wole Soyinka has announced that Will Smith Look-alike, written by Deborah Asiimwe of Uganda, is the winner of the annual BBC World Service African...
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Fans suspect X Factor of enhancing Gamu Nhengu pitch with Auto-Tune

For six years, The X Factor has been Saturday night TV's ratings powerhouse, courting controversy and criticism with each new series. Accusations of miming, unfair editing and shabby treatment meted out to hopefuls have all been lobbed at the programme....
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Tearful Gamuchirai Nhengu vows X Factor judges

A tearful Gamuchirai Nhengu stunned the X Factor judges at her audition, which will air in this weekend's opening episode of series seven....
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Tears flow as Zimbabwe violence is showcased

An exhibition hosted by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZIMRIGHTS) and a documentary highlighting the problems that are being faced by farm workers in Zimbabwe after the start of the land reform programme of 2000 left many civic society leaders attending meetings on the sidelines of the SADC summit here with tears. ...
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Mbare chimurenga choir song must be banned

The Union for Sustainable Democracy calls on the Unity Government to prohibit the blatantly partisan music of the Mbare Chimurenga Choir from being aired on state radio and television....
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The official opening of The Culture Fund of Zimbabwe premises

The official opening of the Sida sponsored Culture Fund of Zimbabwe’s premises took place on the 1st of July 2009 in Harare. Guests at the event were the Minister for Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, Senator David Coltart, The Swedish Ambassador Sten Rylander, the Mayor of Harare Muchadeyi Masunda and the well acclaimed Zimbabwe musician Oliver Mtukudzi amongst many Zimbabwean cultural practitioners. ...
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Sistaz open mic:Breaking the shackles of mental slavery 21 Aug 2010

SISTAZ OPEN MIC: Breaking the Shackles of Mental Slavery The Book Café, Harare ,Sat 21 Aug, 2010, 2-5pm ...
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ZIMFEST presents Zimbabwe rocks on September 3

ZIMFEST is proud to announce /ZIMBABWE ROCKS/ a benefit concert in aid of WeZimbabwe and Ndoro Children's Charity at CLAPHAM GRAND on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3....
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House of hunger poetry slam at 5

"You will not find poetry anywhere unless you bring some with you," truth or lie? House of Hunger Poetry Slam, a project by Pamberi Trust will be able to answer that question for you. ...
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Econet provides a timely boost for Zimfest

Zimbabwe's biggest global festival Zimfest received a timely boost when telecoms Giant Econet agreed to become a headline sponsor for the event through their new UK MVNO operation Econet Wireless UK. ...
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Viomak releases rape song as she works on releasing Child abuse album

LEADING protest musician cum political and human rights activist, Viomak, is set to release an album denouncing child abuse and molestation in Zimbabwe. ...
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Musician Progress Chipfumo beats up fan

Young and upcoming musician, Progress Chipfumo, ran riot at Bhora Growth Point over the weekend when he beat up a fan claiming that he was proposing to his wife, Radio VOP can exclusively reveal. ...
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