Zimbabwean Musician Regains Popularity
Popular musician Leonard 'Karikoga' Zhakata's songs dominated Radio Zimbabwe year-end top 50 charts in a sign that the once banned musician has reclaimed his postion.
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Zimbabwe:
Zhakata Celebrates Success in Glen Norah
The Herald, 9 January 2015
After a fruitful 2014 that saw him scooping various accolades for his album "Zvangu Zvaita", Leonard Zhakata tomorrow celebrates his achievements with a show at The Palace… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Zhakata - Musician With Nine Lives
The Herald, 8 January 2015
They say all good things come to those who wait. This aptly applies to Zimbabwe Original Rhythms of Africa (Zora) exponent, Leonard Zhakata, who, like the proverbial cat has nine… Read more »
Leonard Zhakata
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Zimbabwe:
Reflections of a Banned Musician - Leonard Zhakata
RNW Africa, 1 October 2013
Leonard Zhakata has been a household name in the Zimbabwean music scene for over 20 years. He is best known for using idioms in his lyrics, making it difficult for many to grasp… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Band Members Dump Zhakata
The Herald, 9 August 2013
FIVE key band members have left Leonard Zhakata to form their own music outfit called Vagoni Vebasa saying Zhakata was now focusing on church matters. Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
My Vote Zimbabwe - Leonard Zhakata's Choice
RNW Africa, 23 July 2013
In this special edition of My Vote, we hear from Leonard Zhakata, the Shona singer-songwriter who's been a fixture in Zimbabwe's music scene for over 20 years. Some say his lyrics… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Zhakata's Gig Evokes Special Memories
The Herald, 18 February 2013
Leonard "Karikoga" Zhakata has often been written off as a spent force. But those who chose to be at the Book Café on Thursday night ahead of the other Valentine's Day gigs… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Zhakata Answers 'Spiritual Calling'?
The Herald, 1 January 2013
Leonard Zhakata is moving slowly from the music world and more into church matters as he undertakes more work for the United Family International Church. So far he has cancelled… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Zhakata Slams Domestic Violence
The Herald, 13 December 2012
Popular musician Leonard Zhakata has joined the bandwagon in the fight against gender based violence with a single titled "Murume Chaiye". Over the years, people have danced to… Read more »
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Gospel music star Mathias Mhere has said that the launch will give music lovers a new dimension of his music. Read more »
