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Beenie Man, Awilo Longomba to Headline Nostalgic Kadoma Music Festival

Kadoma is gearing up for a nostalgic musical celebration this October as Jamaican dancehall icon Beenie Man and Congolese rhumba star Awilo Longomba headline the Kadoma Music Festival. The festival will bring together some of Zimbabwe’s biggest names, including Alick Macheso, Winky D, Feli Nandi, Selmor Mtukudzi and Sulumani Chimbetu, promising a cross-generational celebration of dancehall, rhumba…

Thomas Mapfumo Accepts Wicknell Chivhayo’s US$1 Million Offer for Two Zimbabwe Shows

By CloutBase | Harare July 13, 2026 Zimbabwean music legend Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo has accepted businessman Wicknell Chivhayo’s record-breaking US$1 million offer to perform two concerts in Zimbabwe, bringing to life a promise that began as a birthday pledge to Jah Prayzah and quickly became one of the country’s biggest entertainment talking points. The Chimurenga […] The post Thomas Mapfumo…

Alick Macheso Pulls Out of South Africa’s Silala Festival Over Security Concerns

By CloutBase | Harare July 12, 2026 Sungura music legend Alick Macheso has withdrawn from this year’s Silala Festival in South Africa, citing the current security situation and ongoing tensions affecting foreign nationals. The announcement comes amid heightened concern over protests and anti-immigration tensions in South Africa, which have already sparked debate within Zimbabwe’s entertainment […]…

Learnmore Jonasi Celebrates as US Judge Dismisses $27 Million Lion King Lawsuit

By CloutBase | Harare July 11, 2026 Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi is breathing a sigh of relief after a United States federal judge dismissed the $27 million lawsuit that had been filed against him over his viral joke about The Lion King’s famous Zulu chant. Taking to Facebook after the ruling, the comedian could hardly […] The post Learnmore Jonasi Celebrates as US Judge Dismisses $27…

Blot Takes Break From Music Over Health Concerns

By CloutBase | Harare July 10, 2026 Zimdancehall musician Blot has temporarily stepped away from the stage after announcing that he is taking a break from performing due to illness and other private personal matters. In an official statement released on Friday, the artiste’s management and family confirmed that all scheduled performances between July 10 […] The post Blot Takes Break From Music…

Mafikizolo Pulled From Victoria Falls Show After Online Backlash Over South Africa Tensions

By CloutBase | Harare July 1, 2026 South African music duo Mafikizolo will no longer perform at the Buddie Beatz Concert in Victoria Falls after weeks of growing backlash from Zimbabweans who argued that the show was poorly timed amid rising anti-immigration tensions in South Africa. The award-winning Khona hitmakers had been scheduled to headline […] The post Mafikizolo Pulled From Victoria Falls…

Drums, Dance and Chibuku: Shingayi Dances Its Way to National Finals

By Emmaculate Kabuya | Harare — June 7, 2026 The drums thundered, dancers leapt into motion and thousands of spectators cheered as traditional culture took centre stage at Werras Park on Saturday, June 6, 2026. But beyond the colourful costumes and electrifying performances, the 2026 Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival is proving to be much […] The post Drums, Dance and Chibuku: Shingayi…

Bokola Film Festival Returns as Zimbabwe’s Youth Cinema Scene Searches for Hope in Uncertain Times

By CloutBase | Harare — May 14, 2026 In a time marked by economic uncertainty, cultural shifts, and growing pressure on young creatives, the return of the Bokola Film Festival feels less like a simple arts event and more like a statement of survival. Set for May 30 at Studio Moto in Belgravia, Harare, this […] The post Bokola Film Festival Returns as Zimbabwe’s Youth Cinema Scene Searches for Hope…

Ngwazi Hits the Brakes: Sungura Star Postpones Album Launch Amid Macheso Festival Clash

By CloutBase | May 5, 2026 Sungura musician Mark Ngwazi has postponed the launch of his much-anticipated album Bhazi Haritsiki Ari Mugomo, originally scheduled for August 1, in a move that has stirred conversation across Zimbabwe’s music landscape. The decision comes in the wake of a scheduling clash with Sungura heavyweight Alick Macheso, who is […] The post Ngwazi Hits the Brakes: Sungura Star…

From Bulawayo to Berlin: Iyasa’s Rising Stars Take on the World Stage

By Inertia Ayvor Moyo| CloutBase |May 2, 2026 There’s a certain electricity that fills the air when dreams begin to take flight—and for a group of young performers from Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (IYASA), that moment has finally arrived. A delegation from the Bulawayo-based arts institution has departed for Berlin, where they are set […] The post From Bulawayo to Berlin: Iyasa’s Rising…