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MEET THE GENTLEMAN
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WELCOME/
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THE head EDITOR
HEAD EDITOR: Mkhululi Mpofu EMAIL: [email protected]
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At the movies
We are here to promote, showcase the current and
upcoming Zimbabwean Talent from Home and Abroad and
spread our Zimbabwean culture all over the world.” This is
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ZAMBEZI & MEET THE IN-LAWS
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TO THE END OF THE ROAD
& UPCOMING MOVIES
08-09 COVER STORY ON ‘THE GENTLEMAN’
Welcome to the first edition of Zollywood Magazine.
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AT THEMOVIES
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BLOCKBUSTER IN
THE MAKING
zambezi
REPORTER: Tony Mliswa EMAIL: [email protected]
An urban epic, fantasy,action , gangstar
thriller
After an undercover operation as part of an Asian led drug trafficking gang goes
wrong in London –UK, Interpol field agent JACK MABENA is re-assigned to what
appears a worthless case in his native home country Zimbabwe. The task is to locate
the heir to the ancient Munhumutapa Kingdom that was at the height of its powers
in the 15th century. He links up with South African based SPECIAL RESEARCH
agent Sandra Barnad and they find the unlikely heir MICHEAL MUTAPA
wallowing in a maximum state prison. He is the key to finding the treasure since
only his finger-prints can gain access to the four spots the pieces of the map are
hidden. Meanwhile General Patrice Kavumba and his military trained son ,Jean
Luc put together a mini-army on their farm in the Eastern Highlands in a bid to
take control of the SADC region. All they need is the super-natural ZAMBEZI
CREST to have spiritual validation of this hostile take- over.NIGERIAN femme
fatale NADESH OKOCHA and her team of West African mercenaries have other
plans for this treasure. The three parties race and battle each other across Zimbabwe
to the four tourist destinations housing the four pieces of the map to create the full
picture of where the CREST is hidden in THE Great Zimbabwe. Foreign dealers,
murder, mystery, betrayal, violence and ethnic intrigue are all part of the action in
this unique fast paced multi-plot story of unprecedented proportions.
ZAMBEZI is based on the concept by MARC T MANDISOUL,
focusing on the search for the ancient Munhumutapa Royal Treasure and mythical
Zambezi Crest by the Zimbabwean government and INTERPOL. They seek to safeguard it from organized international crime syndicates and gangsters led by an
ambitious retired DRC Army General who craves the power and ANCESTRAL
spiritual authority that comes with possession of this supernatural CREST. His
ultimate plan is to take over the entire SADC region and unite it as one nation
known as ZAMBEZI. This is a dynamic concept that transcends into action, gangster,
supernatural and dramatic genres and a character driven storyline.
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Zambezi is best described as An Urban-African epic
blockbuster fantasy action gangster thriller with various
sub plots which blend into one explosive ending.
The Writer/Producer/ Director Marc. T Mandisoul of
’Zambezi’ this will be his second feature film in
collaboration with MIGHTY MOVIES.His first feature
film CITY OF DREAMS was shot in Zimbabwe in HDV
format and was released in Zimbabwe through RAINBOW CINEMAS and is now available on DVD and digital downloads through www.zollywoodzim.co.uk
On ‘Zambezi’ Marc teams up with the prolific director
Brighton Tazarurwa who has produced and directed
short films namely Shungu Dzemoyo, Chadonha, The
SEARCH and kukura kuremerwa available as digital
downloads through www.zollywoodzim.co.uk. He also
collabotated with upcoming director of ‘TO THE END
OF THE ROAD’ Tawanda Chimuzinga to shot the U.K
scenes and also staring in this movie is Producer and star
actress in ‘TO THE END OF THE ROAD’Lorraine Fox,
this movie has a lot of Zimbabwean stars is promising to
be a huge hit . Its will Premiered in Zimbabwe first and
will also recieve World-wide cinema releases
INCLUDING South Africa, UK, mainland Europe and
the United States mainstream movie houses and is set to
enter international film festivals, such as CANNES, ROTTERDAM, STOCHOLM and LONDON FILM FESTIVALS where HOLLYWOOD heavyweight film makers
such as STEVEN SPIELBERG, PETER JACKSON and
JAMES CAMERON premiere their work
ZAMBEZI’S ultimate objective is to promote the
image of the nation of Zimbabwe which has received so
much negative publicity in the international media and
uplift the Zimbabwe brand as a tourist destination. The
film will be showcasing Zimbabwe’s tourist attractions
as locations for this film and granting local actors and
production personnel the opportunity to market theZimbabwean film industry on a global stage through a world
class film project by Zimbabweans infusing regional and
pan-African content.For updates and to be the first to
watch the trailer
http://www.facebook.com/
pages/ZAMBEZI/186884621431410
More info on at www.zollywoodzim.co.uk
THE IN-LAWS
The In-Laws is another Zimbabwean Movie
making waves, already won the best film award
at the Amasiko Heritage Film Festival in South
Africa in September 2012 and won Film Of The
Year Award at the ZIMMA in October.
The film was written and directed by Demetria Karongah a self motivated and experienced
Zimbabwean who currently lives in the U.K. It
revolves around clashes of beliefs and differences
that are brought about by interracial marriages.
The film is comedy/drama that seeks to provoke
dialogue to bridge the gap.
The film has had a U.K premiere which
was held on the 28th of July at Bedfordshire
University Theatre and in Zimbabwe it was
premiered on the 24th of November at The
National Art Gallery in Harare and has had great
reviews with ‘‘a couple of A list celebrities in attendance including ‘The Gentleman’ star Munya
Chidzonga, tycoon businessmen, coined “Mr
Flamboyant’’Philip Chiyangwa, ‘The Gentleman’
director Joe Njagu, ‘Think’Producer and Director Nakai Tsuro and more .The event organiser
was producer of Lobola Rufaro Kaseke who
said ‘The event couldn’t have been better.We had
a great night’’ .Zollywood mag also caught up
with the main character in the movie ‘Munya’,
Ashley Majaya.
ZM:The In-laws won the Film of the year
Award and you also won the actor of the year
award at the ZIMMA Awards 2012 for playing
the role of ‘Munya’. How long did it take you to
prepare for the role? and what was it about the
character that persuaded you to take the role?
AM:It took me about 4 months to prepare
for the role of ‘Munya’ after successfully auditioning and also having met the great cast and
crew involved. I had read the entire script and
quickly got to empathise with ‘Munyas’ character,
especially around how his life story is a story that
others could easily pick out elements that are
sometimes common for immigrants in relationships with people from different backgrounds to
their own. ‘Munya’ also seemed to be a fun character to play he enjoys his music and socialising
and he also brings an element of humour
to the sometimes difficult situations that life
throws at him.
ZM:Can you give us an insight into Ashley
Majaya the Actor,what movies you have featured
in and what to expect in 2013?
AM:I’m a very versatile actor with many
years of experience and now a Best Film Actor
of the Year Award winner too wow! This achievement motivates me to continue performing better each time and collect various awards to add
to my collection . I thank all those that have supported me so far in my achievements. I’m also as
strong believer in the idea that Zollywood will be
up there next to the biggest film and TV industries currently well established and recognised
worldwide.I have Played “Jamal” in the 2009
movie Thorns watch,“Munya” in the 2011 In-Laws
movie , “Tsanos” in the 2012 movie To The End
of The Road ,Played “Farai” in the 2011 movie
Marias Vision due out soon, Played a Jamaican in
the 2012 movie Zambezi due out in 2013 .
ZM:Apart from being an Actor you play a
huge role in marketing, how is that been going
and how has the response been?
AM:I’m enjoying film marketing, publicity and networking via the social media sites,
radio and TV interviews and attending various
relevant events. There is a lot involved in making
a movie as you can imagine the pre production,
production and post production phase all need
to be joined in seamlessly to add to the success
of the film. This low budget stage we are at,
you need as many multi- skilled personnel on
a film set to assist and also raise the profile of
the finished production. It’s been a lot of hard
work promoting films but the response has been
so positive, really encouraging and people are
now getting more excited about the Zim film
industry so the message is definitely getting out
there and I’m happy with that. To catch updates
on Ashley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
pages/Ashley-Majaya/465226160186608 or Twitter: https://twitter.com/VAMajaya & The In -Laws
-http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-In-LawsMovie/328697077194662
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“meet the
IN-LAWS
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ashley majaya in
the in-laws
REPORTER: Tony Mliswa
EMAIL:[email protected]
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I WILL MARRY MYSELF
to the end
OF THE ROAD
REPORTER: Tendai Mudhlihwa EMAIL: [email protected]
To the End of the Road, The Movie was premiered at Showcase Cinema in Coventry on the 29th of September. Had great
attendance and Lorraine Fox the star in the movie also won Actress Of The Year Award 2012 at the ZIMMA Awards in October
. We caught up with the Producer/Actress Lorraine Fox ,about
how the Premiere went and about her winning an Award.
ZM:Recently you received a ZIMMA Award for Best Actress,
Congratulations!How was that feeling, and what do you take from
that?
LF:Thank you, I am still so excited, to win best actress for the
first project I worked on is out of this world. I am blessed to be surrounded by remarkable people who constantly support my dreams
and these are the same people who voted every day for me to win
this award. I wouldn’t have won this award if it weren’t for the Director of To The End Of The Road , Tawanda Chimuzinga. He approached me a few years back and said “ your gonna be a Star” and I
laughed at him but I guess he got the last laugh.
ZM:Talk us through TTEOTR , what is it all about?,in a nut
shell.
LF:To The End Of The Road is about a Zimbabwean family living in the UK. It tackles the misconceptions people might have about
living in England. It focuses a young woman, Yolandra (played by
myself)who is blighted by the ill effects of her mum, Sarah’s (played
by Demetria Karongah) life which was savagely wrecked by her selfishImmigration Officer lover ,Dave, (played by Jason Ash) who used
her after falsely promising her a better life. To the End of the Road
brings to the fore the epitome of human betrayal, abuse and survival
and heart stopping action.
ZM:TTEOTR was Premiered on the 29th September 2012, at
The Showcase Cinema in Coventry and you were faced with “technical faults”, can you tell us what happened?
LF:As it is our first project we failed to check in time if the
disc we were using was compatible with the Cinemas System. We
overlooked this issue and it ended up causing a lot of delays in
screening the movie. As a team we were disappointed because not
only did we let ourselves down, we also let a lot of people down who
were looking forward to watching this movie.
“I will marry myself ” its a fascinating story
about an African woman, who was fed up of
being taken for granted by men that she took
the matter into her own hands. How? She
married herself.
One of the stars in the film is Melgin
Tafirenyika , born in 1986 in Zimbabwe . He
has done Modeling , Acting and now is venturing into Script Writing with his First movie
titled “I will marry myself ” which he worked
alongside Stephen Vieser. Melgin
has been in a few productions
such as Sunrise Production, SABC,
Readon Art and many more
including stage performances. Between 2007-2012 he has featured
in a few ads such as MTN mobile,
Net one, Econet, Big brother Africa 7, Africa magic entertainment
, National air ways, The Wild, Jin
lan, Madison, lesogo and many
more ads. He also
acquired a P4 level in performance arts and theatre, He is also
one of the Judges of Face of Zimbabwe 2012. Watch out for Melgin
in coming years
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Maria’s Vision is a Zimbabwean drama about life
in the diaspora. Maria and Tapiwa were a happily
married couple until they migrated to the UK
seeking greener pastures. Things turn around,
find out what happens.
StarringGoodwin Ngulube, Memry Savanhu, Belinda Magejo, Kudzai Manyeku
Directed by Gabriella T Mudhliwa &
Myren Matsvimbo
Written By Austin Kaluba(Zambian writer)
http://www.facebook.com/MariasVisionTheMovie
I WILL MARRY MYSELF
is nowAvailable to WATCH at
www.zollywoodzim.co.uk
Hre 106.4
Byo 106.7
Mtr 95.4
NYA 98.2
Gw 104.3
and online
www.zifmstereo.co.zw
neria, yellow card, more time, everyone’s
child, CONSEQUENCES lAUNCHING ONLINE ON
THE 15/12/2012 AT WWW.ZOLLYWOODZIM.CO.UK,
also zambezi news, KIROBONI THE MENACE,
LOVE LIKE THIS ALL COMING SOON.
ZM:Are you going to do more TTEOTR screenings?
LF:We will do some more screenings and we will also honour
our promise to everyone who came out on the night of the premier
to finish watching the movie.
Actress ‘Shingirai
Ziwange’
ZM:So when is TTEOTR going to be released? and where can
people view it or purchase the dvd?
LF:We are hoping the movie will be in Zimbabwean Cinemas
in time for the festive season. We will keep you updated through our
website : totheendoftheroad.com and also zollywoodzim.co.uk for
further information.
ZM:Lately you have been filming Zambezi, which is another action packed suspense movie. How is this different?
LF:Zambezi is an awesome Action movie. Its totally different
from To The End Of The Road because the action scenes in Zambezi
are something you would expect from a Quentin Tarantino movie.
You know someone is gonna be thrown off a building, bones are
gonna be broken, its packed with great action and will always keep
the audience in suspense. I enjoyed working with Marc T Mandisoul,
the Director of Zambezi, he has the most amazing imagination and I
think he is the one to watch out for.
ZM:What is your take on the Zimbabwean film industry?
LF:We have seen a significant growth in the past few years in
the number of films coming onto our screens. Film makers are also
working together now to produce better Films. There is a still a lot to
be done and will take years to rebuild our Film Industry but the journey as already began and the future looks bright. Follow Lorraine
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorraine-fox/318939488190219?ref=stream
Dystopia Paruzevha
New Movie from TaffRock
Entertainment Directed by Tafadzwa
Mucheri in association with Y’Poetry!!!!
Good days drift like shallow waters.
Inevitable what happens when fate and
time coincide to paralyse one’s life. It
takes one vital moment for tables to
turn. What seemed to be the perfect
life for a middle aged investment banker,
changed with his tilt of
luck- bad to worse. An intense
experience of life hanging him at all
fatal chords of his job-infidelity- and
unintentional murder. Available to watch
now @www.dystopiaparuzevha.com
or www.zollywoodzim.co.uk
LOVE like this
From the Producers of The Long Night
&Think comes yet another drama, ‘Love like
This’, A new Zimbabwean Film,Produced
by Willard Slim Magombedze, Written &
Directed by Beauty Nakai Tsuro. featuring
Ngoni Vere, Wadzanai Chiweshe, Ashley
Mafunga and the star in this movie is upcoming actress Shingirai Ziwange(pics next
to poster) born December 23 1987, begun
acting in 2008 and got her big break when
she played ‘Dadi’ in ‘Sores Of Emmanuel’,
She is also in ‘Think’ and she is definitely
one to watch out for in the future, visit www.
zollywoodzim.co.uk to watch Think & The
Long night.
CHOICE
Another master piece from the Zimbabwe film
Industry. This epic story of love, lust and greed
is an absolute gem. It is a story of a young affluent Zimbabwean woman, Choice, who tries
to balance the love of her husband and that
of her secret lover. How will she manage to
keep the cat under the quilt? Will this work?
This movie is worth watching. This movie was
Directed by Larry Mutasa, the editor of one of
Zimbabwe’s successful movies, Neria.
‘CHOICE’ has been nominated for two awards
at the Zulu African Film Academy Awards
(ZAFAA 2012) set for December in London
this year. For more information Visit savannapathfinder.co.uk or www.zollywoodzim.co.uk
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We send our top reporter to do the...
MUNYA CHIDZONGA
INTERVIEW
REPORTER: Mkhulili Mpofu
EMAIL: [email protected]
HE IS NO LONGER DIAMOND BOY, HE
IS NOW OFFICIALY ‘MR DIAMOND.’
Munya’s rising success as a public figure and actor has been in
the public eye for a while. His major breakthrough came when
he was a contestant in Big Brother Africa in 2010, a fete that
was even celebrated by the President Robert Gabriel Mugabe
with a huge cheque for $300 000.
Munya has gone on to star in popular Zimbabwean movies,
Lobola and the Gentleman earning his place as the darling
and rising star of the country. Earlier on this year ,The Zimbabwean hit movie “The Gentleman” premiered in the UK
on 24th March 2012 at the Prince Charles Cinema in London’s Leicester Sq. Munya Chidzonga the star of the hit movie
attended the glamorous event, The Movie recieved a great
reception and the Premiere was a huge success.
Munyaradzi plays a double roles in the film as the twins:
Takunda and Tawana, a role which he describes as a ‘Dream for
any actor.” Working closely with Director Joe Njagu, he delivers
a powerful performance, bringing out a sharp contrast between the two personalities that he portrays in the action flick.
Munyaradzi holds a BA degree in Film, majoring in acting and
scrip-writing from AFDA (The Southern African School of Motion Picture And Live Performance).
His last film, (LOBOLA, 2010) which his company Ivory
Pictures also distributed grossed over R500 000 in less than
three months, making it the most selling film in Zimbabwean
history to date.
September this year Munya tied the knot to his long time
love, singer Adiona Maboreke ,He finally paid ‘Lobola’ for
Adiona earlier this year, in January, and the running joke was
that he had finally done in real life what he had done in the
movie, Lobola,where he starred with Delma Chiwereva.After
getting married Munya said’ “I am no longer Diamond Boy, I
am now officially Mr Diamond.”
BLOG: www.zollywoodzim.co.uk
Zollywood mag met up with
Zimbabwe’s most loveable actor
Munya Chidzonga for a quick fire
5 minute reveal of himself
ZM- Munya there’s great anticipation about seeing you back
on the big screen. When is that going to be?
MC- At the moment I m looking for my next project we’re
currently writing something that we will shoot next year. But if
a good script comes my way before then . I’ll jump on it. But
for now i have set my sights on lending my expertise to the tv
industry in this country.
ZM-So I guess we are curious to know what you’ve been doing.
MC-I am currently producing a t.v series for ZBC called
“The Sparrows” that will air early next year. I am also hosting a
talent show called “Starbrite” which is currently airing on ZBC.
And fully employed being a husband and a Dad ??.
ZM-people say you’re the fresh face of a new generation
of Zimbabwean actors, how much inspiration do you get from
old school Zimbabwean actors?
MC-I am humbled and flattered to be seen as spear
heading the new charge in Zimbabwean film making. Its truly
an honor. The past is there so that we can change the future.
Learn and take it to the next level... “If not us then who?If not
now then when?”-JFK
ZM- If you could choose one to share the screen with who
would it be?
MC-I would have to say Jessica Mungoshi from “Neria”.
The Gentleman movie and Gentleman London documentary coming soon on on the Zollywood website.
Lobola now available to watch @www.zollywoodzim.co.uk
or http://www.thegentlemanthemovie.com
“THE PRODUCERS
OF LOBOLA,SORES
OF EMMANUEL,
THE GENTLEMAN”
RUFARO KASEKE
AND JOE NJAJU
Producer Rufaro Kaseke, born March 14,
1980 with an extraordinary story telling
ability, Rufaro takes the Producer’s chair in
Zimbabwe’s first action film, demonstrating three key traits: Dedication; Passion
and Perseverance.The Samuel Goldwyn
inspired Producer has been working in the
local film industry for the past ten years:
attaining experience with features, short
films, TV commercials and documentaries. With his last project, “LOBOLA,” shot
under his studio “The Decent ArtHouse,”
attaining major financial success and
ushering new film stars, Rufaro was in
the United Kingdom recently promoting
their new movie ‘The Gentleman which
premiered in March ,Leciester Square,
London and he spent time networking
with other uk based film makers to make a
link in producing films in the diaspora and
Zimbabwe and promote our movies intenatinaly, He is confident The Gentleman will
not only go regional but international due
to its universal appeal as a Foreign Film.
Recently Rufaro assisted U.K based film
Producer Demetria Karonagah to Premiere
her new Movie The In-Laws in Harare at
the National Arts Gallery on the 24 of November 2012. For more info on Rufaro add
him on facebook-Rufaro Kaseke.
Director / Writer Joe Njagu, born
7 October 1982, the award winning
Writer/Director comes on board exercising vast experience in independent film making, cutting across all
production levels. Highly equipped
with a burning passion and appreciation for art, Joe Njagu brings to
life the self written screenplay for
The Gentleman. The South African
trained Writer/Director established
himself as the future of Zimbabwean
film through his first comedy debut:
“LOBOLA, 2010,” by far one of the
best-selling Zimbabwean films, Joe
was in London in March for the Premiere of The Gentleman, Joe believes
The Gentleman is a new chapter of
African cinema as the storyline, the
acting, the pace and the overall ‘fell’
of the film surpasses the usual ‘folktales’ synonymous with African films.
The Gentleman is a commercial film.
It’s a brand.
A brand that is tied with other
brands: Munyaradzi Chidzonga (BBA,
2010), Presley Chweneyegae (Tsotsi,
2009) and the Kenyan shell-bomb
Sheila Kwamboka (BBA, 2010).
Highly inspired by Hollywood director, Chris Nolan,
Joe is a perfectionist and arguelly one of the rising
Zimbabwean filmmaking stars. Joe has won various
awards including Best Director: Documentary, Jabula
Film Festival, 2009 ,If not writing/directing Joe loves
watching movies all day. facebook-Joe Njagu
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Ammara Brown. The party will
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with some of Zim’s finest DJs.
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FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER...
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SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER
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with BBC1 EXTRA DJ EDU
The Juss Russ Baby I Told U
So I’m A Born Winner Tour
Saturday, 22 December 2012
CELEBRATING KENYAN
INDEPENDENCE
ZIM URBAN GROOVES TAKE OVER UK
TOUR Platnum Coventry
Club Ambassade, Northampton
For the first time in UK straight from Zimbabwe**
MASKIRI the hip hop Godfather****
TREVOR DONGO the rnb King****
and LEONARD MAPFUMO the Urban Legend****
plus MCDEE Zim finest Producer
11 Abington Square
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FACE OF
ZIMBABWE
2012
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Capleton Live in Joburg
S.A-Headliner - Capleton,
King Shango, Prophet, King
of Fire Live wt Prophecy Band
Newtown - Johannesburg.
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and SOUTH AFRICA TOUR....
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MONDAY 31 DEC
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SAT 15 DEC 2012
Main Event -Friday 7/12 City
Sports Centre,Harare 5pm
Adimission- $10 b4 8p.m
WELCOMING BACK HOME
FROM THE U.K JUSS RUSS
BABY & FMF ENT, PLUS MANY
MORE SURPRISE CELEBRITY
GUEST APPEARANCES ON
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FOUR KINGS CONCERT
SWAGG BAKERS
1 YEAR ANIVESSARY BASH
FRIDAY 7TH DEC 2012
Dates:Thursday 6/12 Aquatic
Complex Chitungwiza 12pm
till 6pm Thursday 6/12 Sports
Dinner (Capleton welcome
party)FridayHarare 7pm till
late
DEC 28,29,30,31
SHOWS PLANNED FOR:
FRI 28 DEC - DUNSTABLE LEISURE CENTRE
SAT 29 DEC- OASIS BANQUETING SUITE, LONDON
SUN 30 DEC -SOL HOUSE, MANCHESTER
MON 31 DEC- LA REFERENCE, BIRMINGHAM
DOORS OPEN @ 10PM FOR ALL SHOWS & PERFORMANCES
KICK OFF 12AM.
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SATURDAY 15 DEC
FOR TICKETS & MORE
INFORMATION:
Come lets give glory to God as we
raise funds for a good cause. For
more info on the charity please
visit -www.helpushelpour-
www.faceofzimbabwe.com
TUESDAY 25 DEC 2012
A CHRISTMAS
DAY BASH
BASHMENT VS
AFROBEATS
JALJEERA -HYDE RD(NEXT
Next issue will be out in March 2013, if you have an event
coming up between March 2013 to May 2013 please
call Tony Mliswa on 07446515483 or Jackie Chibamu
07501186831 or
Email: [email protected]
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MUSIC SCENE
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WHATS FRESH ON THE SCENE
NEW RELEASES
www.zifmstereo.co.zw
live from Zim
listen online
ZM:It’s been a minute away from the music scene, You are now a
university-trained biochemist. Was it difficult to balance the two,
Music and Studying?
DB:No, not really. I am as passionate about science as i am about
music. Yet they are totally different. One is well defined and is
governed by set principles while the other is completely free and
undefined. When I take a break from my music, biochemistry is
like a breath of fresh air and vice versa.
decibel
back stronger than eva
Known as the Prince of Urban
Grooves, he is back with a brand
new single ‘DANCEHALL STYLE’.
The Celebrity superstar Decibel drops the A-Klass produced
banger ‘ Dancehall style ‘, making a welcome return since he
made a cameo appearance on last year’s Afro-pop anthem, JJC’s
We Are Africans. With the launch of the new track, Decibel also
announces the forging of new ties after signing ontoBoomslang Records with his hometown brothers-in-arms, BKay
N Kazz, they go wayback from 2006 when they collaborated on
the smash hit , ‘Ndikati Hello’ , now they back stronger and even
better.
Dancehall style Video has recieved great reviews and Decibel
was awarded a ZIMMA Award for Video of the the year 2012. The
video has been aired on BET which covers U.K and America and
will be aired on Channel O and Trace tv South Africa. Decibel
wants to go International and still remain with that Zimbabwean
sound.
Most recent ‘Fona’ with SA based Nox and Trinta, ‘Mukuru
ndiani’ with the zimdancehall pioneers Major E and Booker T
and ‘Dadi’ with the UK based zimbabwean songstress Cynthia
Mare proving himself to be an unrelenting hitmaker over the
years.
A university-trained biochemist, Decibel has spent the past
couple of years off the “game” with his family, honing his craft
and perfecting his showmanship. To mark a decade since the beginning of his musical career, in his own words ““Its time to take it
to the world”. That can only mean we’re in for something BIG!
We caught up with Decibel on his return welcome to the
urban scene.
ZM:You have come back and recieved a ZIMMA Award for video
of the year ‘Dancehall Style’ft Bkay and Kazz.
How does it feel?
DB:Its always gratifying when you work hard on something and
you finally see the finished product. Getting recognition for it is
like the cherry on top.
ZM:‘Dancehall style’ features Bkay n Kazz, how was it working
together again?
DB:It was fun. Me and those guys go way back. That aside, they’re
talented musicians and very professional.
#Angel Arts
Artwell Mukonyora
Educated at Film school in
Denmark 2005 and started a
company , Angel Arts Production in 2009.A year ago he
went to Zim and changed the
Music industry with his unique
style of making music videos
taking the game to the next
level.He has worked with Artists like Roki,Stunner,Winky
D,Tembalami , Cindy , Cynthia
Mare And many more all together he has done 55 music videos
in Zim in a period of one year.
Impressive,To watch the catalogue of videos he has produced
vsit-youtube- Angel-Arts TV
MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.facebook.com/
Artwell?ref=ts&fref=ts
#Shanky
Theresa Shangazhike
#Lyfe Martinez
Tait
Meet Lyfe Martinez is a singer /
Producer from Birmingham.
Zimbabwean born, makes his
own music, writes his own
songs and he also plays musical
instruments, piano, guitar and
saxophone.He has a unique
sound, a merge of dance /urban
/ r’n’b / jazz/ pop music/ hip-hop
and electro house put together.
He currently has a new single
and video out now “Living My
com/watch?v=mv7owdACgCo&feat Life” featuring female singer ‘
ure=share&list=PLMaCvGuUW9T Tiana B ‘ http://www.youtube.
This Year’s winner of the
prestigious ZIMAA Female of
the Year gong, Shanky is an
upcoming Surrey-based singer,
Zimbabwe-born songstress hoping to join that minuscule list
of female artists who achieve
success and credibility after
launching their careers far
from home. Her debut single
and video ‘ Down Tonight ‘ ft.
Triggadon -http://www.youtube.
RdC_lbqB-3jP833T2P1Vp7
MORE INFORMATION:
com/watch?v=3FTBQL0_
Qc0&feature=youtu.be
http://www.facebook.com/
ShankyMusic
Twitter @teeshanky
MORE INFORMATION:
www.soundcloud.com/lyfemartinez
http://www.facebook.com/lyfe.martinez.7
#Tembalami PRAISE
Tembalami is a Gospel
musician with a passion for
providing an extraordinary
perspective for inspiring,
motivating, educating the
current as well as the next
generation. To date His
Album Brighter day has
had three hit songs on radio
namely, Brighter Day, Trading
my sorrows/ tomurumbidza
medley, and Number 1, watch
his video for Tomurumbidza
ft Wellington Kwenda -http://
www.youtube.com/
watch?v=doqgeJa00GQ
MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.reverbnation.com/
tembalami
ZM:What do you think of the Zim urban music scene
at the moment?
DB:If I’ll be honest it is still in its early stages of development. In my opinion it has not yet commercialised enough but
you can see that there is great potential. We had to start somewhere right?
ZM:When you left Zim, you were still at your peak and in
Zim you still have a huge following, so what can your fans
expect from you in the near future?
DB:All i can say is I am always working on something so
soon enough tunes will be dropping. As for the ‘wheres’, ‘whens’
and ‘hows’ well thats something my little artists brain cant handle
so my management deals with that.
ZM:So where can fans get your music and listen to the new
material.
DB: Fans can watch my video here Video-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8flFw0K5FwE
Website-http://www.Decibel4Life.com
http://www.twitter.com/Decibel4Life
http://Decibel4Life.bandcamp.com
http://soundcloud.com/boomslang-production/dancehallstyle-decibel
REPORTER: Tony Mliswa EMAIL: [email protected]
#Cindy Raw
Cindy Munyavi
R&B diva Cindy Munyavi is
ready to send the tendrils of her
musical career in a new direction
with the release of her new song
titled ‘Ndidzorere Mwoyo Wangu’
This is the first-ever track she
recorded with a live band and
comes from her forthcoming
album Heartbreak Kidd,
and she recently done a collaboration with Tamic
‘l luv u’ above is a picture taken
from the video
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=7SnE-hr2s3o
MORE INFORMATION:
http://soundcloud.com/cindyraw
http://soundcloud.com/tamicos/
tamic-ft-cindy-i-luv-u
facebook -cindy munyavi
# Jo-e
# Mudiwa Hood # mUnetsi
Mudiwa Mtandwa
Munetsi Matambanadzo
R&B Fans, here is your first
glimpse of the album cover to
A Piece of Me, the latest project by Jo-e a.k.a Jonah, the
Malaysia-based phenomenon
who is set to release his sophomore LP before the end of
the year. Jo-e has peformed at
HIFA 2007, sharing the stage
with the legendary Oliver
Mtukudzi at the A Academy
concert in 2009; and winning
an MTV World Stage event in
Malaysia the same year. Watch
Jonah - Back It Up video
He is part of the evolving face
of gospel music in Zimbabwe.
A member of Eubert Angel’s
Spirit Embassy Ministries
International.His Hip Hop
background and catchy hooks
makes gospel music urban
and current dominating airplay on Zimbabwean radio.He
is also Touring the U.K in December supporting a charity
run by Stephanie Chiyangwa
(Help Us Help Ourselves)
wacth video his first video to
his first hit A
‘ nhu Acho Tisu’,
Having launched his EP
Chaminuka Zimbabwe Super
Hero in July this year, Zimbabwe’s
undisputed cypher champion,
mUnetsi, returns with the remix
to his popular cut Slogan. mUnetsi has proven his mettle over
time from destroying opponents
in battle, beef, wax and performing live. Reputed for his top-ofthe-dome freestyle skills, mUnetsi had been burning up stages for
a decade before his first album
even came out. Ghetto Slogan
is his latest single, which drops
officially on 1 December 2012. -
Jonah Sithole
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=GnDfu6ln3TI
MORE INFORMATION:
www.facebook.com/Jonah4Lyfe
www.twitter.com/jonah4lyfe
http://youtu.be/zekYGYrmrls
MORE INFORMATION:
http://soundcloud.com/mudiwamusiq or https://www.facebook.
com/mudiwamusiconline
http://www.youtube.com
watch?v=rtMVJwsESmc
MORE INFORMATION:
http://soundcloud.com/munetsi-1
http://uk.myspace.com/munetsi
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INSIDE Michelangelo
key attractions in zimbabwe
THE VICTORIA FALLS
Towers.
Michelangelo Towers Five Star
exPRIENCE SOME
WHITE SHARK DAY TRIP
MORRIS KUSOTERA
“TAKE A TRIP TO SOUTHERN
SOUTHERN AFRICAN
HOSPITALITY
AFRICAAND ENJOY THE
BEAUTIFUL SCENERY .”
REPORTER: Tony Mliswa EMAIL: [email protected] BLOG: www.zollywoodzim.co.uk
Michelangelo Towers Five Star - Johannesburg
Overview: Rising an impressive 135 metres above the Sandton skyline in Johannesburg, the Towers offer panoramic views of
the Magaliesberg and Gauteng skylines.Includes: 4 Nights stay,Daily breakfast,Access to 5 on- suite restaurants, outdoor and
indoor swimming pools, health spa and private gymnasiumHoneymooners receive a fruit basket, complimentary bottle of
sparkling wine in room Visit www.polarbus.co.uk
POLARBUS Tours and Travel, the only functional UKbased travel agency owned by a Zimbabwean, launched its operations in March 2012, pledging to help promote the Zimbabwe’s fast recovering tourism sector as well as other destinations
in the sub-region.
The company was launched at a function in Leeds on the
3rd of March 2012, attended by several companies, individuals
as well as representatives of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and Emirates Airlines which now flies into Harare through
Lusaka, Zambia.
A former commercial planning with Air Zimbabwe,
Morris Kusotera left the national airline in 1999 and
moved to the UK. For over 10-years Morris held positions in
various organisations including senior posts in the National
Health Service (NHS) and the cancer charity Marie Curie
Cancer Care. Morris very much involved in community entrepreneurship initiatives both in Zimbabwe and the United
Kingdom.
Kusotera has been working on establishing Polarbus over
the past two years. Kusotera said he expects his company Polarbus to help provide a link between Zimbabwe’s fast recovering
economy and the rest of the world.
The company also provides training, expertise and
knowledge to the Travel, Healthcare, Prison and Public Sector
industries through our POLARPROJECTS services.
He also supports the the South African charity AdoptA-School Foundation which was started by Cyril Ramaphosa’s
Shanduka Group of Companies.The purpose for this collaboration, is to inspire young entrepreneurs in various communities and support various school projects.
Kusotera said his company’s motto is to make dreams
come true for holiday seekers.For more information
Visit www.polarbus.co.uk
One of the seven wonders of the world is theVictoria Falls. A world famous
waterfall; view Victoria Falls
from the side of Zimbabwe
to see the most magnificent
views of this giant world wonder. Victoria Falls is located
within a National Park allowing for game viewing and as
well as Victoria Falls tours.
Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall around making
it one of the world’s “Seven
Natural Wonders”! Victoria
Falls is one of the highest,
widest and most powerful waterfall, especially in the winter
months when the river is full!
In the 1800’s Victoria Falls
was described by the nearby
Kololo as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’
which means “the Smoke that
Thunders”- illustrating the
powerful forces of Victoria
Falls!
David Livingstone is believed to be the first explorer
to have discovered Victoria
Falls; in 1860 he spread the
word about his travels to
Victoria Falls. With so much
enthusiasm and passion about
Victoria Falls the area became
a popular tourist attraction
(especially on the Zimbabwean side). Today, Victoria Falls
is a still a popular holiday destination for honeymooners,
families and couples.
Victoria Falls has been
called “the greatest known
curtain of falling water” - and
it is a truly spectacular site
to see. Victoria Falls borders
on Zambia and Zimbabwe,
and can be viewed from vast
distances from both sides.
Columns of spray can be
felt from miles away as 546
million cubic meters of water
per minute plummet over
the edge (at the height of the
flood season) over a width of
nearly 2 km (1708 m) into a
deep gorge over 100 meters
below. The spray flowing
above the falls at Victoria
Falls can sometimes be seen
over 5 km away! for more
information on a adventure
to the Vitoria falls-visit www.
victoriafalls.biz
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REPORTER: Charlene Kunira
EMAIL: [email protected]
BLOG: www.zollywoodzim.co.uk
I have always wanted to use the talents that I was
blessed with to help others.
Q: Tell us about yourself
A: I am a Model/Singer/Rapper/Actress/Entrepreneur in the
making, studying Biomedicine at Lincoln University. As a determined and focused individual, I look forward to achieving my goals
in life; in addition to enjoying every moment that I am blessed to
be on this earth.I am very sporty and self-confessed football addict
who love playing and watching football.I am also an artistic person
who is very passionate about my music, drama (acting in New York
as well as for MTV) and fashion. I love writing and recording my
own music. I started modelling when I was asked to model a dress
in a student fashion show for a friend, after her model had pulled
out at the last minute. The only catwalk I had ever done was after
buying a new pair of heels and giving then a test drive, with MTV
Base in the background. This was nothing like walking the runway
so understandably I was nervous. However the nerves where swiftly
brushed aside as soon as I set foot on the runway. Walking the
runway was an incredible feeling and as a result gave birth to my
passion for modelling.
ZM: How did it feel to be crowned Miss Zimbabwe UK.......?
A: Being Miss Zimbabwe UK felt so surreal! I remember waking up the day after the pageant feeling like I was dreaming. I know
that those vivid thoughts will defiantly be engraved into my memory
for life.
FN:You are a bio-medical sciences university student and
in more ways than one fulfil the beauty with brains criteria? What
made you enter the pageant?
A:I have always wanted to use the talents that I was blessed
with to help others. I saw the pageant as the perfect opportunity to
combine the two and thus pass the blessing on.
“I started supporting
Arsenal when legends
like captain Tony Adams
were were playing”
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ZM:Most headlines focused on the fact that you play football
as a defender. Tell us about your involvement in football?
FN:My passion for football stared almost unintentionally at
a young age. The boys would not allow me to join in their football
games because “girls don’t play football”. I was determined to prove
them wrong so I began playing football and fell in love with the
beautiful game. I played for my school team where I developed my
technique and adapted my athletic pace for defensive role. I then
went on to captain a college side to a number of trophies as a centre
back, including the prestigious County Cup. In addition to this I
played at club level for Poole Town Ladies Football club, where I was
able to compete in the F.A Cup. Currently I play at university level
and with one Woman of the Match Award under my belt I am very
excited for what this season will bring.
ZM:Which football team do you follow?
FN:I have and always will be a true gunner at heart; no matter
how painful watching Arsenal sometimes is! I started supporting
Arsenal when legends like captain Tony Adams were making way for
players such as Kolo Toure, It has been an amazing journey! I know
that this season will be a tough one, especially after the loss of our
captain Van Persie, but I have faith that the boys will deliver.
ZM:Closing message, anything you want to say to Zimbabweans?
FN: I am extremely proud of my country and to be a Zimbabwean. I adore everything about my country from the breath-taking
scenery, to the loving African spirit of my people. To say that I loved
my country would be an understatement!
I am truly overwhelmed by all the support that everyone has
given me and one more thing A
‘ rsenal’ to win league this season,
more info on faith Follow on twitter- MissZimbabweUK