Zimbabwean Dancehall Stars to Battle for Supremacy

Top dancehall chanters are set to go head-to-head at the City Sports Centre in Harare.
  • Zimbabwe:   Pandemonium At Dancehall Show

    The Herald, 13 January 2014

    There was chaos at Stodart Hall in Mbare when popular dancehall artistes Soul Jah Love, Bounty Lisa, their 20-man band and many fans failed to gain entry into the venue. The… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Dancehall Gig Hit By Power Cut

    The Herald, 3 January 2014

    The much-hyped Zimdancehall Crossover show on New Year's Eve at Gwanzura Stadium came to an abrupt halt soon after midnight after a power cut ended the joy of hundreds of fans who… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Music, Dance On New Year's Eve

    The Herald, 3 January 2014

    Pleasure spots and night clubs in and around Harare were hives of activity on New Year's Eve and revellers were spoilt for choice. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   King and Queen of Dancehall to Hold Xmas Bash

    The Herald, 24 December 2013

    Freshly crowned Zimdancehall 2013 royal couple, Soul Jah Love and Bounty Lisa from Mbare, will be the main entertainers at an Xmas Eve show at Barca Sports Bar in Harare today. The… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   It's a Dancehall Fiesta

    The Herald, 30 December 2013

    A New Year's Eve bash is slated for Harare's Gwanzura Stadium featuring some of the top dancehall performers in Zimbabwe, as the countdown to 2014 begins.The crossover gig will see… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Templeman's 'Earthday' Draws Hundreds

    The Herald, 30 December 2013

    Zimdancehall DJ Templeman, also known as "The Godfatha", held his 35th birthday party at Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex over the weekend, drawing hundreds of fans and artistes to the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Winky D, Shinsoman Square Off in Kadoma

    The Herald, 30 December 2013

    Kadoma will host the "New Year's Eve Shutdown" gig at Odyssey Night Club, with Winky D, Shinsoman, Dj Dee Nosh and the Dembo Brothers on stage.The gig will see Winky D, a.k.a the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Musicians Caged At Dancehall Show

    The Herald, 23 December 2013

    DANCEHALL musicians had to perform behind a fence that was erected on stage at the Zim Dancehall shut-down gig at Harare Gardens on Friday night as show organisers guarded against… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Will Zim Dancehall Stand the Test of Time?

    The Herald, 19 December 2013

    Zimbabwean dancehall music might be an emerging genre but it has indisputably become a force to reckon with in entertainment circles. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Mbare Rules At Dancehall Contest

    The Herald, 9 December 2013

    Musicians from Mabre ruled the night at the King of the Dancehall contest when they scooped most awards at the event at the City Sports Centre in Harare on Friday night. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Turbulence Confirms Zim Tour

    The Herald, 26 November 2013

    Jamaican dancehall star Turbulence, who is billed to perform at the King of Dancehall contest that takes place at City Sports Centre on December 6 has confirmed the tour and… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Dancehall Fest Ends Prematurely

    The Herald, 18 November 2013

    The much-hyped "Reggae/dancehall Bandfest 2013" ended prematurely at Cresta Lodge in Harare after police stopped the gig, admittedly as late as 3am, after Eastlea and Greendale… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Zim Reggae/Dancehall Band Fest Is On

    The Herald, 15 November 2013

    All is set for the first ever Zimbabwe Reggae/FreeHand Band Festival scheduled for Cresta Lodge Gardens tomorrow featuring some of the top groups in the country. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   'Dancehall Is the Future of Zim Music'

    The Herald, 31 October 2013

    Zimbabwean dancehall music has over the years evolved to become a force to reckon with when t comes to exposing new talent. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Dancehall Artistes Get Ready to Rumble

    The Herald, 30 October 2013

    ORGANISERS of the dancehall clash to be staged at the City Sports Centre this Saturday are optimistic the show will revive the once popular sport of boxing when chanters go… Read more »

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  • Zimbabwe:   Who Will Be Crowned 'Kings of the Ghetto'?

    The Herald, 28 October 2013

    THE City Sports Centre will come alive as ghettos around Zimbabwe battle for supremacy in a clash dubbed "King of the Dancehall: Ghetto vs Ghetto" on December 6. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Dancehall Artistes Square Off - in the Boxing Ring

    The Herald, 23 October 2013

    DANCEHALL artistes will go head-to-head in a clash set for the boxing ring on November 2 at the City Sports Centre. The gig, which is a collaboration between Chipaz Promotions and… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Winky D Tackles Circumcision Controversy

    New Zimbabwe, 21 October 2013

    HEALTH service group, Population International (PSI), has commended reggae-dancehall star Winky D for his contribution to the national male circumcision campaign. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Dancehall Stars Invade Epworth

    The Herald, 17 October 2013

    Dancehall singers Sniper Storm, Shinsoman, Kinna and Seh Calaz are billed to perform in Epworth on Sunday at Zimunhu Bar in what could be one of the best shows so far. Performances… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Dancehall - Freeman's Rude Awakening

    The Herald, 8 October 2013

    Dancehall star Freeman of the Danger Zone fame got a rude awakening at the weekend when missiles rained on stage during his performance at the Zim Dancehall Fiesta held at Gwanzura… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Dancehall Fiesta @ Gwanzura

    The Herald, 4 October 2013

    GWANZURA Stadium in Highfield is set to explode this Saturday when over 50 chanters and dancehall musicians converge for what has become one of the biggest gatherings in dancehall. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Dancehall Clash At Aquatic Complex

    The Herald, 20 September 2013

    CHITUNGWIZA Aquatic Complex will this Saturday reverberate to the sounds of dancehall when some of Zimbabwe's top artistes -- Freeman, Sniper Storm and Guspy Warrior - among others… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Has Winky D Matured or Gone Commercial?

    The Herald, 4 September 2013

    WINKY D, whose real name is Wallace Chirimuko, shot to fame with his boisterous lyrics where he would describe his mischievous exploits in an appealing way to ghetto youths. During… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Female Artistes to Battle It Out At Cup Clash

    The Herald, 26 August 2013

    This year's dancehall cup clash on August 31 at the City Sports Centre is expected to be a thriller with new dancehall female artistes battling for supremacy.On the slot are Sandra… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Dancehall Cup Clash Slated for Show Week

    The Herald, 20 August 2013

    Fireworks are expected when Zimbabwe's top dancehall artistes clash in a fete dubbed "Harare Show Cup Clash" at the City Sports Centre next week, in what promises to be a great… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Dancehall Chanters Clash in Heroes Special Gig

    The Herald, 12 August 2013

    A BATTLE for supremacy looms when over 20 dancehall chanters clash at Dzivarasekwa Stadium for what has been dubbed " Zim Dancehall Heroes Special Part 2". This is one of the many… Read more »

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