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Fatima Katiji

Fatima ‘Stimela’ Katiji living up to Chiwoniso Maraire ‘Great Expectations’

Jah Prayzah and the 3G band’s latest Canada tour went ahead without Zimbabwe’s most recognizable backing vocalist in a generation, Fatima Katiji.

Fatima explains: “I was not around when the visa applications were made. It was too late to apply so I said; ‘Guys you can go and represent without me. I have faith in you.’ When they don’t see me, some people feel short-changed. But it’s life. I would have loved to be in Canada.” Fatima, a frequent flyer, arrived from USA.

Shoko festival a mixed bag

By Naledi Sande Jah Prayzah’s backing vocalist, Stimela whose real name is Fatima Katiji, failed to perform at this year’s edition of Shoko Festival which was held over the weekend at Harare Museum of Human Sciences after she fell sick. Her absence was felt on stage when Jah Prayzah performed on Saturday night with Excavator, […]

Alexio Kawara postpones live DVD recording

Musician Alexio Kawara has postponed his live DVD recording which was scheduled for tonight to November 13 due to lack of funds, a band official has said. Tino Hondo, who is the event coordinator, said some sponsors kept shifting goal posts until the last minute writes Jonathan Mbiriyamveka.