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I am not Zanu PF, but war veteran: Hosiah Chipanga

After the release from jail in 1978 through a ceasefire Chipanga wrote and released a single titled Kudai Ndakaziva, which was banned by the Ian Smith regime.

By Clayton Masekesa Feb. 23, 2025

I am not Zanu PF, but war veteran: Hosiah Chipanga

Chipanga breaks silence over Uhuru gala line-up exclusion

Uhuru is a Swahili word for freedom or independence.

By Sharon Zebra Apr. 17, 2024

Chipanga breaks silence over Uhuru gala line-up exclusion

In the groove: Can music be a political weapon?

Going back to history, exiled musician, Thomas ‘Mukanya’ Mapfumo inspired the masses in Zimbabwe with his political songs during the armed struggle.

By Fred Zindi Jul. 23, 2023

In the groove: Can music be a political weapon?

Chipanga prophecises about new heaven, earth in new album

Chipanga, who rebranded his Broadway Sounds to Vaparidzi Veshoko in 2007, has over the years caused massive social gossip through many hit songs such as Kwachu Kwachu and Gushungo among others.

By Tendai Sauta Jan. 11, 2023

Chipanga prophecises about new heaven, earth in new album

We can prevent accidents if we all do our jobs properly

Zimbabwe was plunged into mourning again when six Tynwald High School students perished while 34 others were injured in a bus accident along Rusape-Nyanga Road

By Newsday Oct. 16, 2022

We can prevent accidents if we all do our jobs properly

In the groove: Is Patrick Mukwamba jinxed?

Patrick Mukwamba is a very sad man. Despite spending a long time thinking about and penning a lot of meaningful songs, he remains a bitter man. In the 1970’s, he went into the recording studios and spent a long time recording them. He still does.

By The Standard Aug. 7, 2022