Arts
By Andile Vundla United States-based Zimbabwean gospel musician Prince Phiri says his music is rooted in spreading hope, healing, and encouragement, as his latest single Uyingcwele Baba continues to gain popularity among gospel music fans. The song this week climbed to the top of the Skyz Metro FM Gospel Top 10 chart after steadily rising […]
By Emelda Jinya One person died while 16 others were seriously injured after a kombi collided with a seven-tonne truck along Kami Road at the Monarch Turn in Bulawayo on Friday night. According to emergency services, the deceased passenger was trapped inside the wreckage and was later retrieved by members of the Bulawayo Fire Brigade. […]
By Denzel Tshuma The Zimbabwe Academy of Music is set to host internationally acclaimed music ensemble MMB for its 30th anniversary celebrations in Bulawayo later this month. The event will mark the first time the Canadian-based programme performs in Africa, with two gala concerts titled Soundscapes: A Musical Collaboration scheduled for May 22 and 23 […]
By Kudakwashe Takundwa At 23, Zanele Moyo is carrying more than a crown. The reigning Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2026 winner is preparing to represent Zimbabwe at the globally recognised Miss Tourism International pageant in China, positioning herself as one of a new generation of young cultural ambassadors using pageantry to promote tourism, entrepreneurship, and community […]
By Monalisa Ntibane Zimbabwean-born author Sue Nyathi says the adaptation of her book The Polygamist into a Netflix series is a major endorsement of Zimbabwean storytelling on the global stage. Speaking to SkyzMetro Fm, Nyathi said, although the story was adapted into a South African context, its themes are universal and could easily fit into […]
By Monalisa Ntibane Bulawayo musician Xantel says she plans to return home with new music and fresh collaborations following her ongoing tour in Turkey and the Netherlands. Speaking to SkyzMetro Fm, during her international tour, Xantel said performing in different countries has been both exciting and challenging, especially when adapting to new audiences and cultures. […]
By Monalisa Ntibane Bulawayo-based content creator Alleta Nonhlanhla Nyathi says content creation helped her cope with emotional challenges and gave her a renewed sense of purpose during a difficult period in her life. Speaking to SkyzMetro FM, Alleta said she was not inspired by any particular individual to begin creating content, but instead turned to […]
By Kudakwashe Takundwa The High Court of Zimbabwe has temporarily reinstated three Zimbabwe Music Rights Association, ZIMURA, board members in a major legal twist following Government’s recent dismissal of the entire board. Board chairperson Alexio Gwenzi, vice chairperson First Batani and board treasurer Evelyn Natsai Moyo successfully challenged their removal after filing an urgent court […]
By Kudakwashe Takundwa Bulawayo’s cultural calendar comes alive this Saturday as the prestigious Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival officially kickstarts its 2026 edition at Manor Hotel, setting the tone for a nationwide celebration of Zimbabwe’s rich traditional heritage. The festival, organised through a partnership between Delta Beverages, National Arts Council of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe […]
By Monalisa Ntibane A new musical production celebrating the life of Mzilikazi kaMashobane is set to premiere in September, with auditions scheduled for July and August. The stage play is being developed as a large-scale cultural tribute to the founder of the Ndebele nation, tracing his journey from early life through his rise as a […]
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