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Zimbabwean Urban Groove Star Jamal Dies

Talented singer, composer and keyboard player Jamal Nyika Mataure famed for the hit song "Kurwizi", which featured songstress Betty Makaya, has died.

  • Zimbabwe:   'Betty Makaya Snubbed Jamal's Funeral'

    Zimbabwe Standard, 20 October 2013

    South Africa-based urban grooves musician Betty Makaya has exposed her morals to scrutiny, following revelations she ignored professional partner, Jamal Mataure's funeral despite… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Mother Chronicles Jamal's Life

    Zimbabwe Standard, 13 October 2013

    A gloomy atmosphere engulfed the Mataure house in Dangamvura area as the body of Jamal was taken inside the house from a hearse on Thursday afternoon. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Musician Jamal Dies

    The Herald, 10 October 2013

    URBAN groover Nyika Jamal Mataure, famed for the hit song "Kurwizi", which featured songstress Betty Makaya, has died. Jamal's mother, Ruth, said the talented keyboardist,… Read more »

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  • Zimbabwe:   Illness Silences ' Kurwizi' Hitmaker

    Zimbabwe Standard, 14 January 2012

    Popular urban groover Jamal Nyika Mataure, who shot to fame with the single Kurwizi that he collaborated with waning songstress Betty Makaya, has hit hard times. Read more »

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