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Every year festival goers from across
Africa and the world descend on Victoria
Falls soils for the Jameson Victoria falls
Carnival show.
Now in its fourth year the music
festival showcases artists from all over
Southern Africa, and caters for all
musical tastes as long as you are ready to
party into the New Year.
This year lineup includes music
groups such as Mango Groove (South
Africa), GOODLUCK, Monark, Charma
Gal (Botswana), Mokoomba, Ryan
Koriya, Jason Le Roux, Judgement Yard,
Diloxclusiv, Rax, Bahna, Zyon Black, DJ
Francis and more.
One of the major highlights is the
famous The Train Party takes a five hour
vintage steam train journey through the
Victoria Falls National Park to a secret
location deep in the African bush.
The Jameson Victoria Falls Carnival,
which has taken different forms since its
inception in 2009, is easily Zimbabwe’s
biggest New Year’s Eve party, lasting
three days.
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KeNako is back on the music scene
with its latest project, Summer Taks Turn
Up Riddim that will go a long way in
consolidating the studio as one of the best
in the country.
The rhythm produced by Tamuka is
already creating a buzz in the street with
its bouncy style which stimulates dancing
in the dancehall.
It features diverse artistes such as
Kinnah, Bounty Lisa, Dobba Don, Nutty
o, among other chanters.
Meanwhile, Dj Tamuka and Oskid who
have been creating ripples within music
circles with a steady cache of songs from
big artiste such as Killer T, Seh Calaz, and
Winky D have been nominated for the
ZIMA award to be held early next year.
LA based Zimbabwean musician
Tapiwa Mugadza is basking in glory after
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grows from strength
to strength
his cover version of Adele’s hit song Hello
received a million views on you tube in
a short period. His version was named
Jamaican Reggae Dancehall artiste
by Billboard as one of the best 11 soul
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stirring covers.
“The amount of Love I have been December for his once off show. The
shown over the past few weeks has been Jamaican artiste is being brought in
more than I could ever imagine. I’m just the country by Chipaz Promotions. The
a young boy who grew up with the odds internationally-acclaimed reggae and
stacked up against him. And regardless of dancehall artiste is known for his hit
the reality I faced as a child, I proved that songs such as LOVE YOU, Lose a friend,
no matter where we’re from or how we Jiggle Wine, and Crying for the nation.
After so many false promises that they
grow up, we all have big dreams and we
would
be performing in the country,
all hope that in our lifetime some of those
Jamaican
legendary Reggae band Morgan
will come true,” said Taps.
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fans into the New Year.
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Dubbed ‘Royal family of Reggae” the
band has been in existence for close to 15
years and are currently riding high with
their latest album titled Strictly Roots.
Zimbo’s shine at Africa Entertainment
awards
After coming home empty handed at
many international awards in the past
Zimbabwe entertainers finally had their
opportunity to shine at the recently held
Africa Entertainment Awards in the US.
Best Actor in Film and Series Tongai
Chiriyisa Crusoe, Best Actress in Film and
Series Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead),
Hottest Female Single of The Year-Selmor
Mtukudzi Nguva Yangu and Best Gospel
Group-Bonnie Deuschle & Celebration
Choir and Entrepreneur of the Year-Farai
Gundan (Farai MEDEIA GROUP). TP
December 2015