Chimurenga artistes should be original: Mapfumo

Chimurenga music is a Zimbabwean popular music genre coined and popularised by the United States-based Mapfumo, which features the mbira instrument.
By Sindiso Dube Sep. 3, 2023

Be patient with the album, Mapfumo tells fans

Speaking to Standard Style recently, Mapfumo said fans have to be a bit patient.
By Sindiso Dube Mar. 26, 2023

In the groove: Fela Kuti: The pioneer of afro-beats

In the same way, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti the Nigerian musician and activist (born on October15, 1938 and died August 2, 1997) is credited with being the pioneer of afro-beats.
By Fred Zindi Mar. 12, 2023

Mukanya explains album delay

Mukanya had released a single a week before the release date dubbed Ndikutambire.
By Style Reporter Jan. 29, 2023

Letters: Mukanya’s open letter to ED

Hospitals have no medication and equipment. Medical staff is running away. Power cuts are now commonplace. Urban transport is now disastrous.
By Newsday Nov. 25, 2022

Kurai Makore, Mhofela in joint album launches

Makore will launch his second album titled Ngoma Kurira while Mhofela will officially release his fourth album, Here.
By The Standard Oct. 16, 2022

Mapfumo hints at retirement, again

Social media was awash with loud calls for Gandanga (Mapfumo) to retire.
By Sindiso Dube Oct. 9, 2022

Mukanya to headline tribute concert in SA

Ras JB died in February in South Africa where he been staying for some time.

By The Standard Mar. 27, 2022

Mukanya to headline tribute concert in SA

Ras JB died in February in South Africa where he been staying for some time.

By The Standard Mar. 27, 2022