Zimbabwean Sungura Maestro Daiton Somanje Dies

Daiton Somanje is best known for his hit song Tsaona.

  • Zimbabwe:   Daiton's Farewell Message

    The Herald, 20 May 2015

    Three days before the late Daiton Somanje was admitted at Parirenyatwa Hospital, Diamond Studios artistes and repertoire manager John Muroyi visited the musician at his… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Marondera Bids Farewell to Daiton Somanje

    New Zimbabwe, 10 April 2015

    AS musicians, promoters, journalists and people from all walks of life across the country, converged at Marondera cemetery on Thursday to bury Daiton Somanje, the residents of the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Go Well Sungura Star, Daiton

    The Herald, 9 April 2015

    The death of Daiton Somanje on Tuesday evening was a blow to the local music industry and arts sector at large. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Somanje to Be Buried Today

    The Herald, 9 April 2015

    Sungura musician Daiton Somanje, who died on Tuesday in Harare after battling meningitis, will be buried this afternoon at Marondera Cemetery in Marondera.A family spokesperson… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Daiton Somanje Dies

    The Herald, 8 April 2015

    Sungura musician Daiton Somanje, who fronted Pengaudzoke of the "Tsaona" fame, has died. He was 50. Somanje died yesterday evening at Parirenyatwa Hospital where he was admitted… Read more »

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  • Zimbabwe:   Daiton Somanje Turns to God

    The Herald, 25 July 2014

    Struggling musician Daiton Somanje might have some gospel tracks on his upcoming album following revelations that he has been "born again". Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Daiton Somanje Soldiers On

    The Herald, 9 June 2014

    Pengaudzoke frontman Daiton Somanje, who is recuperating from a serious ailment that saw him taking a break from live performances over the past months, returned on stage with a… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Sungura Will Conquer All Genres

    The Herald, 4 February 2014

    There have been questions on why sungura music has managed to stand the test of time while other genres come and go. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Daiton Somanje Grounded

    The Herald, 22 January 2014

    Sungura musician of all-time hits Daiton Somanje has been grounded after failing to get a record company for his upcoming album due to a contract he has with defunct Last Power… Read more »

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