MAPHISA — The organisers of this year’s Independence Day gala have unveiled a star‑studded roster of performers drawn from Zimbabwe’s ten provinces, with 29 artistes confirmed to appear at the Minda High School grounds on 18 April. The gala will form part of the national Independence Day celebrations taking place at Maphisa Growth Point. Performances are scheduled to begin at 6 pm on 18 April and continue into the following morning, offering a mix of contemporary, traditional

Acclaimed Zimbabwean/Mozambican artist Sylent Nqo is celebrating a major career milestone after his hit single Huya surpassed 10 million streams worldwide, earning triple gold status.

Harare – Chimurenga music icon Thomas Mapfumo has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that his upcoming farewell concert in Harare is in jeopardy, describing the claims as “false and malicious.” Speaking from his base in the United States last week, the legendary musician affectionately known as Mukanya, reassured fans that the much-anticipated April show will go ahead without disruption.

In an era when many musical pairings read as marketing maneuvers, “Love YemuStreet” arrives as a rare example of collaboration that prioritises artistry over optics. The record’s production is measured, the performances complementary, and the arrangement deliberately spacious—each artist is given room to contribute without being subsumed. The result is not a headline‑driven feature but a shared creative statement.