| Written by SAvibes Thursday, 02 September 2010 11:53 | | | Freshlyground ‘Chicken to Change’ Robert Mugabe Music Video |  South Africa Afro Pop giants Freshlyground have released a second music video for their new album “Radio Africa” which features a controversial but truly entertaining track “Chicken to Change” that mocks President Robert Mugabe’s reluctance to give up power in Zimbabwe. Freshlyground who teamed up with the internet satirical show ZA NEWS who use life like puppets to make real news say they took the decision to hook up with the puppets after His Excellency Comrade RG Mugabe declined a cordial .......... | | |
| Written by SAvibes Wednesday, 25 August 2010 11:48 | | | Zimbabwe girl tipped as favorite to win UK X-Factor 2010 | | 
Zimbabwean born, and now Scotland based 18 year old Gamuchirai Nhengu has become an instant TV sensation after 12 million people watched her waltz through an audition for the hit ITV talent search show, UK X-Factor, at the weekend. Known to her friends by the shortened version of her name "Gamu", she has already been tipped as favorite to win the competition, with UK's leading bookmaker William Hill making her a 10/1 favourite to go all the way and win this year’s contest.
The Zimbabwean gave a unique rendition of Katrina and the Waves’ 1983 hit, Walking on Sunshine, and had the Glasgow audience literally eating out of her hand. | | | Written by SAvibes Tuesday, 10 August 2010 14:38 | | | Zimfest UK secures Econet Wireless UK sponsorship | | 
Zimfest UK has secured sponsorship from Econet Wireless Group, a company that has become the first foreign operator to enter the United Kingdom communication market. Zimfest is the biggest Southern African Festival by the Zimbabwean community held in the UK, London annually that has set itself apart in the past nine years as one of the best run events on the UK calendar and has enjoyed a period of stability and growth which has seen it attract wider audiences.
The package will see Econet Wireless UK granted exclusivity as telecoms partner to the festival and will open up a number of cross selling opportunities for the two organisations. | | | Wednesday, 28 July 2010 15:34 | | | Hip-Hop singer to Honorable President Wyclef Jean of Haiti |  Hip-Hop singer Wyclef Jean is taking a drift from his musical career and is considering running for president of his native Haiti.
The crooner, 37, has said that talk of an official campaign is still premature, but the country’s locals had “drafted” him into politics.
“I can’t sing forever,” Us Magazine quoted Jean as telling CNN. | | | Wednesday, 28 July 2010 11:50 | | | Jazz stars pay tribute to Busi Mhlongo |  Three legendary jazz stars, Abigail Kubeka; Thandi Klaasen; and Dorothy Masuka, are set to make guest appearances in memory of Busi Mhlongo ... singing alongside the cast of African Mamas during the South African premiere performance only of the celebrated show, which marks the official opening of the 14th South African Women’s Arts Festival at The Playhouse this Friday, 30 July, in Durban.
This Friday evening (30 July) is the Gala Opening of The Playhouse Company’s 14th SA Women’s Arts Festival, with the first performance in Durban of the internationally celebrated musical, African Mamas.
For the opening night only (which will honour the memory of the late Busi Mhlongo), three of SA’s most famous stage and recording stars, Abigail Kubeka; Dorothy Masuka; and Thandi Klaasen, will be making prestige guest appearances with the cast. | | | |
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