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Thomas Mapfumo in final United Kingdom performance

The iconic musician, affectionately known as Mukanya, will share the stage with his protégé, Kurai Makore.

By Style Reporter Jun. 29, 2025

Thomas Mapfumo in final United Kingdom performance

Why music from your young days was top tier

I thought to myself that these are the names that were trending between 1980 and 1990. None of the over 40s mentioned names that are trending in today’s popular music.

By Fred Zindi Dec. 22, 2024

Why music from your young days was top tier

Mapfumo demands return of seized vehicles

Speaking to Standard Style from his United States base, Mapfumo alleged that the 2000 accusations of buying stolen BMWs were unfounded.

By Sindiso Dube Aug. 25, 2024

Mapfumo demands return of seized vehicles

Dinyero laments the manner DeMbare pushed him out

He had to pack his bags and joined the Thomas Mapfumo-owned club, Sporting Lions and helped save the team from relegation.

By Admire Jamu-mlambo Jul. 14, 2024

Dinyero laments the manner DeMbare pushed him out

Visual artist Chiurai spins the wheel at Vinyl Festival

Chiurai admits that the diverse assortment of his library opens up a vacancy for an independent curator when an opportunity to carry out an exhibition comes.

By Tendai Sauta May. 28, 2024

Visual artist Chiurai spins the wheel at Vinyl Festival

Sir Wicknell: Poorest man in Zim

Is Chivayo really pleased and proud with himself that his masters in the Zimbabwean regime hounded a legend like Mapfumo out of his own country?

By Tendai Ruben Mbofana Apr. 2, 2024

Stay 'vigilant' amidst persecution, Mapfumo tells Winky D

Mapfumo, who resides in the United States, made these remarks following Winky D's lack of airplay on national radio and ZBC TV since the release of his album Eureka Eureka last year.

By Sindiso Dube Mar. 10, 2024