US$1,5m temptation: Will Mapfumo break his silence
He pledged US$1,5 million for Mapfumo to perform at Jah Prayzah’s anticipated wedding in August and at Chivayo’s birthday celebrations.
By Style Reporter
Jul. 12, 2026
Mteki tipped for Chivayo's US$1.5m pledge
The pledge has sparked debate on social media, with some questioning whether the offer should instead go to cultural ambassadors who have consistently promoted Zimbabwe.
By Style Reporter
Jul. 7, 2026
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
Apr. 5, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
In the groove: How music is a catalyst for social change
Music is an essential aspect of all human civilisations and has the power to emotionally, morally, and culturally affect society.
By Fred Zindi
Aug. 24, 2025
