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Mukanya farewell show in doubt

However, Standard Style established that authorities, including the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) have not been notified of the planned show, raising further doubts about its status.

By Style Reporter 1h ago

Winky D, pop and politics of civic space

This is not unprecedented in Zimbabwe’s history. Music has always been political. Chimurenga songs mobilised communities during the liberation struggle.

By Tracy Mutowekuziva Mar. 27, 2026

Winky D, pop and politics of civic space

Mukanya vows Harare farewell gig will go ahead

Mapfumo dismissed suggestions that he was struggling financially or dependent on his wife and daughter for survival in the United States.

By Style Reporter Feb. 15, 2026

Mukanya vows Harare farewell gig will go ahead

Zimbabwe has become a nation afraid of its own greatness

In Zimbabwe, ambition is doubted before it is celebrated, excellence is framed as arrogance, and progress is interpreted as betrayal.

By Mthulisi ‘khulugatsheni’ Ndlovu Jan. 29, 2026

Zimbabwe has become a nation afraid of its own greatness

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 Jan. 12, 2026

Shone makes history, redefines hip-hop in Zim

Will Zim ever go international?

Thomas Mapfumo, who lives in the US has not made an international name there. His last concert in Bimingham, UK in August attracted mostly Zimbabweans who are based there.

By Fred Zindi Nov. 30, 2025