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From Prince, Zororo to Gringo: 2020 celebrity deaths that shook Zimbabwe

By Vongai Mbara | Nehanda Showbiz |

It’s probably fair to say that 2020 has been a tough year for most of us. It has been filled with worry, uncertainty, deaths and changes to the fundamental routines that we have built for ourselves courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic and accompanying lockdowns.

2020 has seen us say goodbye to some of our favourite celebrities, which is never easy, especially when it comes to personalities who touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. Nehanda Radio pays tribute to notable celebrities we had to sadly bid farewell to in 2020.

Nov 16, 2020 Read more

Prince Musarurwa laid to rest

Thousands of people turned up to bid farewell to the late afro-jazz musician Prince Musarurwa, who was buried at his rural home in Murombedzi, Zvimba, yesterday.

Feb 19, 2020 Read more

‘Runonzi Rudo’ hitmaker Prince Musarurwa dies

Prince Kudakwashe Musarurwa who shot to fame after his collabo with Pah Chihera on “Runonzi Rudo” has passed away at Chinhoyi Hospital.Prince Kudakwashe Musarurwa who shot fame after his collabo with Pah Chihera on “Runonzi Rudo” has passed away at Chinhoyi Hospital.

Feb 15, 2020 Read more

When celebrities become vendors

When forgotten musician Peter Tangwena began selling CDs at Mereki Shopping centre a few years ago, he became a subject of serious ridicule because he had reduced himself to a vendor when other musicians were concentrating on their core business.

Sep 21, 2015 Read more

Sulu, Musarurwa in ‘Kasuit Kangu’ duet

Dendera musician Suluman Chimbetu and afro-jazz artiste Prince Kudakwashe Musarurwa are working on a duet to be released soon. Titled ‘‘Kasuit Kangu”, the single is about brothers who are set to go and pay the bride price so and are selecting their wardrobe for the big day.

Jul 16, 2015 Read more

Mapfumo, Jah Prayzah London show postponed

Y2K promotions postponed the Southern Africa Music and Arts (Sama) festival that was supposed to feature Zimbabwean contemporary musician Jah Prayzah, Afro-Jazz sensation Prince Musarurwa and Chimurenga guru Thomas Mapfumo.

Jul 07, 2014 Read more