The ZimTainment

The constant criticism and denial in the lenses of a society that does not accept modelling as a profession did not discourage Nancy Dzviti from pursuing her dream as a model.



Dzviti overlooked the criticism associated with modelling and launched her career in 2012 when she signed with Model Management International Agency.

In an interview, the 24-year-old Kuwadzana-based Dzviti said while some people might view modelling negatively, she will soldier on to develop her career to achieve her goals.



Besides her passion for modelling, which seems to be showing positive results as she won the Most Talented Model award at the recently held second edition of the Zimbabwe Models Awards, Dzviti has even taken her career to another level by venturing into acting.


“I launched my modelling career as a commercial and fashion model doing promotional and marketing jobs which also included shoots. Two years later I struck a lucrative deal and became an actress with my first commercial production being Wenera where I acted as Zaza,” Dzviti said.


“I have also featured in one of the first science fiction movie called Amalgamated The Don of Legends as Omega (The girl with powers to control Ora). I am also part of the cast in two African movies titled Failed Sacrifice and My Choice done by Royal Film Enter10ment.”

Apart from her acting roles, Dzviti has also featured in the music video In My Arms by pop artiste Daniel Jenkins featuring hip-hop sensation Tehn Diamond.

Dzviti is studying for a Bachelors degree in Marketing Management with Zimbabwe Open University.

Following the collapse of the sensational Afro-pop boy band Soul Afrika, made up of Takura Shonhayi and Adrian Tate, with the former going on to consolidate his solo career to become a top hip-hop act, one would think Tate was buried under the debris of the band’s collapse.

By Lorraine Muromo

Adrian Tate (Pic: Facebook)

But Tate who is now playing Soul, RnB and Pop tunes, is staging a comeback that is likely to shake the local music industry next year.

The musician has been busy in the studio fine tuning his latest single, Hakuna Mumwe.

Tate in an interview said that this was his fourth single after Ndide, Tambirai and a soul cover of contemporary musician Jah Prayzah’s Mdhara Vachauya.

“After Soul Afrika, I have released two singles Ndide and Tambirai. The inspiration behind the songs stems from love stories either from other people or from my own situation, where I have been in and out of relationships. So I would basically draw lyrics from memories,” he said.

Tate, who had been overshadowed by Takura, said he was taking his time to build his brand and produce music that would stand the test of time.

“I am currently working on who I want to be and I have a few artistes I have lined up for collaborations and these include Cynthia Mare, Tehn Diamond, and Simba Tags,” he said, adding fans should expect “something out of this world” from him in 2017 as he would be pushing himself out of his comfort zone.

The Ndide hitmaker appealed to fans to keep hoping and praying for the return of Soul Afrika, as there was still hope for such a reunion after the two parted ways to pursue solo careers.

Straight from scooping the best freshman award at the recently held Zim Hip Hop Awards, Takura, who many people thought deserved more than one award, has dropped a new single titled Mari Hairambwe.

The track which was produced by Nashe comes after Stunner had previously name dropped Takura in his voice note saying Takura is nowhere near hip hop and that he is an R’n’B guy who sings on Hip Hop and Trap beatz.

Mari Hairambwe is simply a direct diss to the Tazzoita Cash boss.

Though the track talks about money and how he (Takura) grinds everyday just to get that paper, most of the lines in his verses are simply directed to Stunner.

Some of the lines in his first verse goes like, “Zvakuita kunge ndopenga/ zvakuita kunge am high on cocaine now/ Sleepless night am working overtime/ Taking anything chine dollar sign/ MEANWHILE VAMWE VAKUNGOPOPOTA/ DAY DREAMING VAMWE VACHO VANONGOROTA/ I STAY WINNING COZ AM FOCUSED ON MY OWN LANE NOW.”

If you happen to have listened to Stunner’s voice note then you’ll be quick to realise that he’s the one being referred to in the track.

Takura goes on to make it clear that he’s not from H-town but he’s from the city of kings and people should do the math from there. Okay, Cal was kinging last year and this year he was the most nominated though he didn’t scoop the any gong and this year Takura gave hope for hip hop as he owned the year after dropping Zino Irema, both rappers are from Skies, now do the math.

I don’t want to go on and on talking about this track, you all should listen it on your own.

Despite being a diss song, Mari Hairambwe is a dope 🔥 🔥 🔥 trap song which you can vibe to 24/7.

Nashe was on his beat mode on the beat and Takura made sure he does what he do best, he is probably the Trap Lord in Zimbabwe.

Takura has just ended 2016 on a high note with this track, mind you, it can be a hit also (lol).

Now we wait to hear from the Tazzoita Cash Records camp, will he reply or nah?

Get in touch with @ZimTainment on Twitter if you want the track on your WhatApp or get it from @Takuralife himself.

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So as a subscriber, a few hours ago we received an email from Ammara's YouTube channel and ignored it thinking it's just a mere notification from Google without knowing that one of the most anticipated videos had dropped.


Wachu Want which was produced by Oskid off the Six Finger riddim was one of the best songs if not the best on that riddim.

We had been seeing an array of pictures of Ammara and Chengeto on social media working on the video with Vusa Blaqs and we were wondering when the video was going to be out.


Well, the video is now out and it's sizzling hot.

Vusa Blaqs who is now probably the go-to guy when it comes to visuals was responsible for the Brown sisters' video.


The video which is in high definition [HD] and has classy and quality visuals shows the sexy Brown sisters being played by the same guy and at the end the guy is busted.

Ammara added some flavour to the video with some sexy and erotic dance moves. The scenes which show Ammara with a snake made the video more international (lol).

On one scene the sister are seen gyrating to a well choreographed dance routine which would leave any guy asking for more.


The video is way too classy and can qualify to be played on any channel. A big shout out to Vusa Blaqs, yeah, the guy who shot Bhachura is the same guy who shot Wachu Want. He's very special when it comes to visuals.

We don't need to say more about the video as we want you to watch for yourself and not spoil your FOMO.

Okay, by now....if you don't have a girlfriend and a life but with at least ten minutes of your leisure time to waste, like me, then I'm sure you've given Stunner's voice note a listen. No, I don't mean Birdman! I mean worse. You remember Pokello? Yes, that Stunner. Well, if you haven't, I suggest you spend the ten minutes in bed rather, coz what bad is it to miss out on one of the worst exhibitions of African stupidity in Zimbabwean history. Not to say I actually expected him to say anything intellectual but I feel like I underrated this fella's vacuity by miles.

Stunner

by Malcom 'The Mind' Mufunde

If you're a Zim Hip Hop fan, then you might have attended the awards show. If you're a good music fan, then you prolly don't even know what those are. Well, they're a pretty sh1tty event that honors the Lil Boats, Lil Uzis and 21 Savages of dear old Rhodesia. To begin with, any smart head knows those ain't worth two cents of any kind. To end with, they actually ain't worth two cents of any kind. These are as valuable as a BET to Sir Paul McCartney, just low-end. So Stunner bagged a hat-trick and still had "harsh" words to say. Seriously? The only thing he could've fulminated about was to actually be disgraced as a nominee on anything Zim Hip Hop! But well, the dude actually expected more gongs, the irony! I'm sad to say I actually agree with a negligible fraction of what he brought up but a Dettol-efficient percentage of what he said was more nuts-y than Hitler himself. Since I loathe Calculus, abhor Psychology, detest Literature and abominate watching Manchester United play, allow me to exploit a ten minute share of my lifespan in breaking down the Piteous Mindset of Desmond Idiot, Part 2. Drum roll.

If you think his art is the fakest thing about him, you haven't paid attention to Stunner's accent. But well, who cares? So dude is blithesome he won a Best Dressed Award. The same award They give to has-beens in Red, White and Blue, you may remember B.O.B and Lecrae collecting those. Well, it's nothing to do with music, just choice of fashion which I have no problem with. It's that award you feel like giving someone not really good in music but deserving a little something for at least being there. Shakespeare calls it a consolation. My aunt calls it zvechirango. The ZHH organisers call it a Best Dressed Award. So he calls himself the slay king. The closest he'll actually ever be to such is his art being "slacking" in terms of development. But well, zvechirango ipai. Honest question though, how old is this dude? He says he wears his stuff SFTB. Talking about straight from the box, Joan Rivers could just pop out of her casket hearing such fashion-bruising news, lol. No disrespect, MHSRIP. Eminem, Nas, J. Cole, Chance The Rapper, ProVerb, Ill Matrix will never win something like a Best Dressed Award. Young Thug can win that any day. Hashtag: JusSayin.

I'm from Chitungwiza; the highest populated low-cost town in Zimbabwe. And trust me, the Stunner everyone knows outchea is Godo, Dhafu Korera and the Winky duets. Those songs are as old as my 4 Units at Grade 7 certificate. Just as much as my certificate risina basa, those songs.....ok. So don't you be out there talking about influence. Of the 13 million ZW people, 2 million in my city will gladly tell you they don't know sh1t about a post-2010 Stunner album. How influential! I don't remember a hit single from this dude since he got murdered by a Dancehall nigga, S/O to Di Bigman. Winky D- now that's influence. Killer T- influence. Jah Prayzah - influence. Stunner - has been. We all know their latest albums track for track by head. HipHop hasn't made quite a mark on the teapot landscape yet so let's just give a nigga the People's Choice Award. I'm sorry to say, not my 2 milli city-zens. Again, a People's Choice Award has nothing to do with the music! People could as well vote for him coz they prolly enjoyed the sextape for all we care. I've had the honor of discussing with The Game, Bibi Bourelly and B.O.B and they've taught me a lot about influence, positive or not. Bibi even went on to say; "@DonaldTrump was the People's Choice too." Nuff said. With all the money yamuinayo, Tsano, go buy a dictionary and flip em pages to entry "HUMBLE". You'll thank me later.

Ok, I do agree; the radio has played us some macabre and appalling music for the past eternity. Stunner made quite a good point there. It's time they play us some of that real good music. Deplorably and unfortunately, playing Stunner's music would be worsening matters. I wanna hear some Lincoln Tha Prez, Ill Matrix, Tanganyika and Jungle Kid on air. But if Stunner is to be added, I'm cool with the Ti Gonzi I'm feeling paRadio hangu. I have had the chance of being at Star FM myself quite a lot and the reason they don't play you is the same reason anyone else wouldn't play you; Your music sucks and they don't dickride, period. TehN gets minimal airplay on the same station, but he doesn't surf around sending voice notes. Glory days are over, sire. By the way, world, let me tell you a story. One day, yours truly was in studio with Mox and Ti Gonzi was freestyling. Some of the lines included, "Nyepa hako, wakatorerwa bhebhi na Elikem/ but I love the way you lie fanika Eminem/". Moment of silence there, lol. Then Mox received an SMS that read, and I quote; "Shaz, hona zvikuita mpfanha uyu. Akundinyanyira. Mubvise or wonawo zvekuita", from Dear Old Stunner. That's quite a lot of feelings for someone who says "Don't catch feelings" whenever he runs out of English words. A little hypocritical I'd say. Oh, I didn't know about your wedding too, sir. Congratulations, toast to a happy union, I'm proud of you. Sidenote: I knew about Sulus's wedding through hype and grapevines everywhere, not yours. Talk about influence and relevance again. Furthermore, I happen to literally be one in a million who listened to your album- I'd tell you its title if I still remembered. And honestly; it's not all that. Soko Matemai has a better sound, A Few Good Poems has better artistry, Kingsvilla 2 has a better concept, Lake Chivero has a better flow, lol. I was with Jah Prayzah paWeekend for a United Methodist Music and Worship seminar, and we talked all day. He's a very good man. Very humble (the word applies here). And I wouldn't wanna throw shade on him in any way but mdara, mati song iya ndoBest muZimHipHop? Kwana iwe. It's not even in the Top 100, trust me. Let's ask Mono, let's ask Tuku, let's ask Nyamhondera, let's ask Nyathi wacho chaiye or any student at any college of music, aside the octaveal reach of Jah's vocals on that song, it's just another ordinary few minutes in Stunner's discography.

A few minutes into the note, I realized Stunner was trying too hard to sound like Kanye, quoting him quite too often also. I'm the biggest Kanye fan in the world so please understand why this itches me more than any uriri. It's honestly the jacking of style of the world's greatest musician by the worst rapper I know. Well, Kanye also bankrolled his Touch The Sky video, paid Pam Anderson over a million bucks, compared to the 250k budget by Def Jam. Kanye didn't get an award of any kind for that video except for another MTV rant and a lawsuit. (they shoulda given him the Best Dressed Award, I guess, hahaha....chirango). The difference however is that the Touch The Sky video was a classic masterpiece. Well, Stunner's was honestly pathetic and he ill-willingly confirmed it himself. Assuming, or fully aware rather, that Desmond knows nothing about cinematography, photography and never took Visual Arts classes, let me lecture this fool. Chance, Beyoncè, Weeknd, Ye, The Lights, Cole, Kenny latest videos are mostly one-shot. This is the new art, hama. It's very difficult, very impossible. All it takes is one camera, one shot for the duration of the whole video. Ok, to be Zimbabwean about this; check the Nadia Nakai assisted vid; Raga (not sure of the title, not an SA HipHop fan either). So Kanye wacho chaiye may not even use drone rauri kuBigger iroro, lol. Zvazvekare, tsano. Muri mhene zvenyu but hamuna brain, tsano. If you actually still fanfaronade about "drones", you could as well chant "Ndege, ndege!", in all politeness. Benzos in the video? So, so you deserve a best video award for that? Someone, how old is this dude? Maybe Begotten Sun isn't a good friend of yours after all coz he sure should've shown you the Changamire visuals. That's art, son. That's art. And Takura's video is actually wretched too, I'll take that, but the fact that you didn't connect the dots between kutsvaga maObama and the Commuter Omnibus goes on to make me ask; Ordinary Level makapasa here, tsano? MaC mangani? By the way, Sharky had a way better video. By waaaay better I mean...waaaaaaaaaaay better, and I'm not even a Sharky fan. And you said HipHop is not in the mainstream, cool! So why ask for an underground album to be aired? Dude, what's your academic level, honestly? Wanga unei Grade 7? STFU! already! Be like what countries? Which country plays underground HipHop paRadio? The moment it's played, it ceases being underground zve. HipHop is not in the mainstream so just keep it underground and distribute ikoko ka! Ahyas. Matter of fact, if matter is fact, you ain't underground; you're a mainstream has-been. And bringing in more international people doesn't help anyone just as much as the Land Of Opportunity won't benefit from Kanye bringing in Stunner on a song. Sidenote: who seriously needs your help?

Another good point: Takura does ordinary sh1t. He's not artistic at all. He's just like Stunner. Hamugone mese. JMP is obviously an intellect, I've worked with him on several artistic projects, and if he wasn't a friend of yours, he'd admit Tazoita Cash music is cacophony. Kanye crashed a car and almost lost his life, he didn't get a Hustle award. Birdman has a lot of cars too, and the only award he gets is lack of respek for him. God, Stunner's accent inomara, taurai Shona, mdara. Honestly, I don't get anything you're actually saying about your hustle, as smart as I am. Ray J also didn't get a Hustle award for his sextape. And not a soul cares about your house, your bed and more importantly, your music. But I honestly think Stunner deserved the gong, simply because it has nothing to do with music. Chirango zve, mukanya. Dre got that BET sh1t for signing a 3 billion dollar cheque, tell us again about your pathetic hustle, haha. I crib a block away from Cheso and his house is fuckin normal, but he's rich enough to crush you with his wallet so STFU!

Mr. Williams and Charlamagne had this Breakfast Club interview some few nights ago and I loved the "Radio no longer creates voices" tag. Someone who's almost two decades old in the industry and old enough to be my father ranting about lack of airplay is level with maximum fatuity. For the record; Profound is a radio guy, but he'll create a better song than that Humble piece any minute of the blue day. Lol, hanzi "I'm on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, I'm there". Dude, how old are you, really? Ok, pre-k takaitira kupi? That's like an accountant saying I use a Journal, Ledger, Cashbook, lol. Dude, that's normal. Uda kuisepi music yacho? But for someone who raps "Speechless kunge gudo rarohwa mbama netsoko", I'll let it pass. Thanks for using the "respek" tag, for you're just as smart as Baby himself. Ah, guys, this accent! No, mhani. Sidenote: we actually don't see your pictures and the brands you're representing. I have to admit though, that Gokwe line was lit af, haha.

Last question: "If you're asked to choose between listening to Stunner's album or dying instead, which casket would you choose?"

Ok, obviously this won't get to Stunner, I'm no famous man, but I'm sure if it were to, dude's response would be anything from fame and riches; pinhead. Back to my TV set! What, Manchester United won!!!!!!!! #GGMU! #ZlatanTheGod

Then there was the performers, kids like Scrip Mula and others had dope performances and others we won’t talk about it. Other artists came with all their teams and even some of the fans went on that stage, imagine the confusion were a fan will be “performing” with their favourite artist, silly right? We need a little bit of order at important events unless y’all want them to be your backyard shows.

Club 1 + 1 was the place to be on Thursday night as most of the Zim Hip Hop heads converged to witness the annual Zim Hip Hop Awards ceremony. Below is the full list of the winners.

As we promised you earlier today that you are going to get the brand new Marcus Mafia track first on THE ZIM-TAINMENT (Legacy Empire set to drop a new track #Zvibhodhoro), well it's here, please download, stream and share.

Popular musician Soul Jah Love (Soul Musaka) came to the Arena of liberty in search of his healing from the gruesome ailment of diabetes. He had developed a leg ulcer which had left doctors with no choice but to amputate his leg. He could no longer walk on his own and was relying on a wheelchair for mobility. As the Lord had it today he was laid hands upon by the Servant of God Prophet W. Magaya and he rose from the wheel chair and was able to walk again. We thank God for His power and love.

We await the major testimony…… 

After we were now being forced to think that John Cole had run away with Cynthia with that Ngoro or were lost somewhere in the midst of kumusha, they finally dropped the much anticipated video for Ngoro yesterday.

Cynthia Mare and John Cole

The song Ngoro which she described as a fun song is off her upcoming album titled Shinga.

Ngoro is about a town girl (Cynthia) who goes kumusha and meet Tinashe (John Cole) who then propose to marry her and Cynthia demands to see his parents.

The hilarious video sees John Cole making funny dance moves which will leave anyone in awe. The quality and script are also on point.

John Cole believes that the video which was shot four months ago and supposed to be released on November 15 was perfect and ready for the market.

One of the things which delayed the release of the video was the hospitalisation of the dance choreographer John Cole.

Watch the video below and tell us what you think.

Remember when That Travolta Guy said "Ndozviziva Ndogona", well yeah, the guy surely knows what he does and he has just dropped another video for his freestyle titled "Basa".

Top Jamaican reggea and dancehall artiste Dwayno Forrester who is currently in the country for his maiden show has revealed that he has already collaborated with Guspy Warrior and looks forward to more collaborations with Zim Dancehall artistes.

Dwayno

Dwayno who was interviewed by Abisha on his show Dancehall Madness on ZiFM Stereo could be heard dropping some Shona lyrics in some of his freestyle verses.

Asked about how Zim Dancehall artistes should do for their music to go international, the dancehall star suggested that they should sing more in English so that they can be heard internationally.

Dwayno praised the Zim Dancehall industry and said that there is too much untamed talent which should be heard.

On one of his tracks the Gazza artiste could be heard singing, "Amai vako ngavadade newe/ Baba vako ngavadade newe/ Musango tinotsvaga mari"

For the mean time we don't have the Guspy-Dwayno collabo yet but for now please enjoy Dwayno's track titled "Make your madda proud"

Hot new comer Blot a.k.a the Grenade from the Chill Spot Records has joined the movement of artists performing with pony tails reminiscent of MTV Base Africa awards 2016 Best Stage performer Cassper Nyovest.

By Jeffrey Murimbechi




Hot new comer Blot a.k.a the Grenade from the Chill Spot Records has joined the movement of artists performing with pony tails reminiscent of MTV Base Africa awards 2016 Best Stage performer Cassper Nyovest.

He recently toured Victoria Falls and was a last entry by public demand to share the stage at par with award winning Killer-T a.k.a. The Chairman –it is at this tour that he switched up his stage attire adding a golden pony tail to his look.

Blot (real name Takura Chioniso) came onto the mainstream dancehall scene with collaboration with Bounty Lisa “Chingungundengu” which is street slang for a prolific element that is rather on the extreme.

At just 19 years old, the young chanter has won the hearts of his home crowd in Mbare before taking on radio –Chingungundegu currently sits at number nine on the ZiWorld Chart Show hosted by Captain Awesome Saturday 10:00-14:00 hrs.

Tour manager DJ Fantan said: “This kid is a stage performer and he was born on stage, so this time he made sure he had a surprise element to please his fans the same way international acts like Cassper [Nyovest].”

The new look is not permanent as Blot is dubbed to add stage appearance to his live persona in the same way that Gaff President Winky D has managed to make headlines with an array of looks from Ninja gear to Martian costumes.

“The pony tail was just for the Vic Falls show. Wait and see how he will change his look every time on stage. This is very important because artists from Mbare are not born on radio, they are born and raised on live stages and he will certainly make it at this rate,” said DJ Fantan.

Blot is one the very dancehall artists in Zimbabwe to take two berths on the ZiWorld Chart show as he quickly jumped up the charts with his second number ‘Ndiri bad’ which sits three places behind ‘Chingungundengu’ at number 12.

 

Source: ZiFM Stereo

You can also get the EP on his official website www.aguila263.com

Calling all students and party lovers returning from schools and varsities the world over to come and experience the best of what local Hip-Hop has to offer at Alexandra Sports Club for what we hope will become an annual homecoming event.


The festival is courtesy of Young Gamez Entertainment and Campus Culture and will be held at Alexandra Sports Club on the 10th of December. 

Please see flyer for more details or contact TLB at +263 775 431 868 or Diana at +263 779 750 134 

Source: Shona Boy Conglomerate 

It is surely no doubt that 2016 has been a good year for Hip Hop and for that reason, people are keen to attend the much anticipated and hyped Zim Hip Hop Awards ceremony.

Kikky Badass

"Well I felt honoured really, I have put in work and for it to be recognised is such a wonderful feeling”, said Kikky.

“Expect an incredible experience, it’s not going to be like what you have seen in the past years, me and my co-hosts are going to portray the theme in a different manner”, she said. 

Dj Towers

Geraldine G.D