TWO of Zimbabwe’s top hip hop stars are giving away free music ahead of performances at tomorrow’s Shoko International Spoken Word and Hip Hop Festival in Harare. Maverick rapper mUnetsi, announced today that he is giving away five free spill-over tracks off his last EP effort,Chaminuka- Zimbabwe Superhero. The giveaway comes as the lyricist prepares to take the stage at tomorrow’s Shoko International Spoken Word and Hip Hop Festival in Harare, alongside top Germany DJ Andi Teichmann. Another star, Gerald “Synik” Mugwenhi, who is riding on a wave since the launch of his debut album, Syn City, is also giving away 200 copies of the LP to the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, September 23rd 2012 |
By Alfred Tembo – European Union (EU) will continue with the its reservations for the removal on sanctions targeting on Zimbabwe until agenda of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) of 2009 are full executed says a representative from the EU member states. Speaking in Gweru on Monday, Ambassador of Royal Netherlands Barbara Joziasse told journalist that Zimbabwe is working in commendable direction towards replenishing of obligations outlined in the GPA for what the country is expected to accomplish before the EU can take its steps in deciding on the removal of sanctions. “Zimbabwe has taken steps into the right directions... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, September 23rd 2012 |
By Shout-Africa.com Correspondent – President Robert Mugabe’s habitual naming and tagging the “minority group” of the Zimbabwean community as “pig and dogs” has been condemned by the Dutch envoy in what she described as a violation of human rights. Ambassador of Royal Netherlands, Barbara Joziasse said there are lots of areas of real concerns rather than “politicking and misleading masses” of Zimbabweans, on the side-lines of the Gweru Press Club. The 88 year old octogenarian leader who is holding firmly on mileage acquired from attacking homosexuals accuses western countries for sponsoring the “new constitution initiative” in a bid to manipulate the charter... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, September 23rd 2012 |
Harare: The United States Embassy and Plan Zimbabwe are supporting a volunteer campaign by nearly 100 youth in Harare and Chitungwiza starting September 22nd to raise awareness about the need for youth to take responsibility for their personal health and immediate environment through practical clean up campaigns and sport. The first exercise will be held this Saturday at Chitungwiza Town Centre at 9 am with the soccer tournament taking place at Nyatsime College at 11 am. Future events will be held monthly in the suburban areas in partnership with district councils and local organizations working with young people. The campaign brings... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, September 20th 2012 |
By Kenneth Matimaire – MUTARE – The country’s hip hop industry has witnessed a steady flow of emcees emerging over the past decades, varying in their degree of success. Though it is unclear on who to honour for the progress of the genre, credit should be equated to some of the prominent local rap gods, Metaphysics, Mau Mau, the late King Pinn and Mizchif for putting the country on the global market. After the successive dominance of these rap gurus, the country has been waiting for a new breed of MCs to fit in their shoes and propel “rhythm and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, September 18th 2012 |
