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Winky D graces PHD service

Winky D on Father’s Day performed to a rapturous reception at PHD Ministries. In an interview, Winky D’s manager and most trusted lieutenant Jonathan Banda was ecstatic over the reception.

I have no beef with Mapfumo: Winky D

Seven years after Thomas Mapfumo claimed that music would not stand the test of time as only his friends and relatives would buy it, high flying dancehall artiste Winky D has seemingly buried the hatchet and has nothing but respect for the Godfather of Chimurenga Music.

Winky D speaks on strategy of few shows

By Tawanda Marwizi Live performances have become the major source of income for Zimbabwean musicians who have been hit hard by piracy. Gone are the days when the musicians would depend on sales of their music on their local market. It has become a norm for the musicians who go for the whole year doing […]

Winky D takes Nama joy to Midlands

Dancehall star Wallace Chirimuko aka Winky D who recently scooped two National Arts Merit Awards, has lined up shows in Midlands province this weekend to celebrate his latest achievement. The musician is billed to perform at Midlands Hotel on Friday and Caravan Park in Zvishavane on Saturday. Winky D scooped Best Album and People’s Choice […]

Trio dominates Zim dancehall awards

HARARE – Popular artistes Tocky Vibes, Winky D and Seh Calaz dominated the Zim dancehall awards night held last weekend at East End Hall in Harare after walking away with three gongs each.

Ninja President Winky D set for UK tour

LONDON – Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and other iconic London sites are going to be the somewhat unlikely backdrops to Winky D’s upcoming England tour set to kick off in London on Friday 28 June 2013.

Lessons to learn from Winky D’s UK tour

I am receiving mixed views about the recent London concerts by our own Zim­babwean artistes who performed there in August. Wala Danga, my long-time friend who is based in London, tells me that there was a record turnout at the Tuku/Macheso show.

Winky D in Australia ‘Sando Dzangu Tour’

Reggae/dancehall star Winky D a.k.a Di Bigman arrived in Australia last week to once again rekindle his romance with his Diaspora fans. The singer’s visit in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth last year was met with great enthusiasm.