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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Best Dressed Musicians in Zimbabwe

Zim Jam Signal - These guys have swag


Who are the best dressers in the Zimbabwe music industry? Between Sungura, Dancehall, Hip Hop and other music types, which group has the best dressing artists? Which Zim musicians have swag?

If you have observed the dressing style across music genres in Zimbabwe, you will notice a specific pattern among various artists. Normally, the dressing style is associated with the type of music that the artist sings, for example Rappers may wear bling bling (big chain necklaces, gold teeth), baggy jeans, hoodies, sneakers, basketball shirts, sports jackets, track suits and orange prison garb. Regardless of the music background, there always will be artists who dress better than the other. These are artists with swag and style, the trend setters. There are music genres where artists are known to have a good fashion sense and categories which have some of the worst dressers.

In Zimbabwe, the most popular types of music are Sungura, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Urban, House, Afro Soul and Pentecostal Gospel music.

Without a doubt, Sungura music has one of the best dressers in the country, thanks to the smart and dapper Simon Chimbetu (Mr Viscose), who always had a large collection of suits and shoes in his wardrobe. His influence can be seen in some of the succeeding generation of Sungura singers. Like the Transporter (a famous movie), Sungura artists such as Leonard Karikoga Zhakata and Sulumani Chimbetu are always looking good, clean shaven and sharp in high quality suits.


Zim Jam Signal Trio


Not to be outdone are Afro Soul /Urban/Pop, RnB and House singers. The likes of Zim Jam Signal, Ammara Brown and Tytan know a thing or two about swag. These guys always look presentable for a red carpet photo shoot.

The Gospel music genre, especially the Pentecostal groups have smart and presentable dressers among them. This includes Fungisai Zvakavapano, Pastor Mahendere and Zimpraise. Fungisai Zvakavapano is an outstanding fashion diva.

Zim Rappers and Hip Hop artists are supposed to be up there in the swag game, but a lot of them are so disappointing. If you know smart and stylish Hip Hop artists such as Pharrell Williams, DJ Khaled, Nelly, Tyga and LL Cool J, then you will realize that Zim rappers have a long way to go in terms of swag appeal.

A lot of Zim Dancehall artists, as expected, do not dress to impress, and therefore they are at the bottom of the list. They are not into swag or style, preferring the robe and ghetto attire instead. Winky D is one Dancehall artist who tries his best to look good and stylishly different from other artists with his colourful and matched signature costumes. In this age, there is no reason for Zim Dancehall musicians to dress like the Taliban or average man in the streets. Some of the greatest Jamaican Dancehall artists such as Sean Paul and Shabba Ranks had style and swag.


Shabba Ranks was stylish


Sean Paul is also stylish


Stylish / Best Dressed Zimbabwean Musicians [ PICTURES ]

They say pictures speak louder than words. Here are some of the best dressed musicians in Zimbabwe, who always raise the standard. Judge for yourself, but these artists make it a point to look good on and off the camera:

Zim Jam Signal


Ammara Brown


Fungisai Zvakavapano


Tytan


Leonard Karikoga Zhakata


Sulumani Chimbetu


Zimpraise


Winky D



Simon Chimbetu


Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Zimbabwean Music Hits with Millions of Views on YouTube – 2017

Popular Zimbabwe Music Hits 2017 - STAR FM and YouTube

Ammara Brown Performing at Zim Achievers Awards in Dallas USA - 2016


Which Zimbabwean music tracks have millions of views on YouTube, and which is the most popular Zimbabwean artist on YouTube? Which Zimbabwean artists dominate the local charts? Which Zimbabwe artists are popular in Africa and on the international stage? Would you like to know some of the most popular continental collaborations featuring Zim artists?

Or maybe you want to watch the Top 15 High Quality Music Videos by Zimbabwean Singers >> Click Here


Post Summary

To help you digest the content, the post contains the following sections:
  • Zim YouTube Leaders
  • Radio Charts vs. YouTube vs. Concerts
  • Fresh Zimbabwe Hits That You Would Like
  • Popular Zimbabwe Top 50 Hits on STAR FM Radio
  • Popular Zimbabwe Hits with Millions of Views on YouTube
  • Zim Classic Music – Golden Oldies
  • Gospel Music Featuring Zimbabwean Artists

History

Zimbabwean music has evolved and diversified over the past three decades since 1980. In the early 80s, Rumba used to be the most popular music, it was then superseded by Sungura music in the 90s. Sungura is originally Zimbabwean, it had a wide fan base, even to this day. This is the typical township music that people would play on radio and enjoy at entertainment joints like bars, pubs, beer halls, clubs and shebeens. Jamaican music such as Reggae was made popular by the coming of Bob Marley to Zimbabwe. Later, Jamaican artists such as Shabba Ranks popularized Dancehall music which was well received and loved by young people at schools, colleges and universities in Zimbabwe. Sean Paul of Get Busy fame was one of the most liked Dancehall artists in Zimbabwe. Thanks to seeds sown by pioneer Jamaican artists, Dancehall Music is now dominant in Zimbabwe, threatening to dislodge Sungura with each passing moon. Zim Dancehall artists such as Winky D can now fill venues and sell out shows, something which could only be done by Sungura artists.



The current Zim generation does not only have a taste for Dancehall music. Right behind the heels of Dancehall music is Afro Hip Hop music, which is not only invading Zimbabwe, but Africa as a whole. It seems every African country wants to have their own Casper Nyovest. There are a lot of Hip Hop groups in Zimbabwe (including those who are US and UK based) competing for attention. A lot of them are satisfied with being featured on local radio. They don’t have ambitions as big as Casper Nyovest, although they are exceptionally talented.

South African House Music has also had an impact on Zimbabwean music. Up until now, there was no serious House artist in Zimbabwe, although the music is popular in the western region. Today, you have significant Zim House artists such as DJ Stavo, Tina Masawi,Willom Tight, including a lot of Zim/South Africa collaborations and DJs. Despite this, people still prefer South African House acts such as Big Nuz, Professor, Babes Wodumo and Kelly Khumalo.

Besides Dancehall, Sungura, Hip Hop and House music, a lot of new artists in Zimbabwe have sprung up with exotic flavours. Some of these artists don’t even know how to classify their music, but I have detected sounds from Kizomba, Calypso, Spanish, Portuguese and Nigerian music.

Zim YouTube Leaders

A review of Zimbabwean artists on YouTube shows that Jah Prayzah is the most popular artist on the platform. He has at least three music videos with over a million views each. His top track Watora Mari has over 3.4 million YouTube views, followed by Hello at over 1.18 million views and Eriza with over 1.4 million views. He has a lot of songs with over 500,000 views.



Jah Prayzah is also the most popular artist in Zimbabwe at the moment. His concerts are always full and sold out, and he has many hits in the local music charts on STAR FM. They say luck follows those who work hard. As a reward for his work, Jah Prayzah was also the first Zimbabwean artist to win the MTV Africa Music Awards in October 2016. The ceremony was hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa at the Ticketpro Dome.



Following behind Jah Prayzah is Ammara Brown. She is one of the most popular Zim artists in this generation. Her most popular music video is Mukoko. It has over 1.2 million views on YouTube. Her second most popular music video (Kure Kure) is approaching a million views on YouTube, currently at 952,057 views. Ammara Brown was the top artist in the 2016 End of Year Top 50 Charts on STAR FM Zimbabwe. Her popular hit track Mukoko came at number 1.

The following music videos featuring Zim artists are not necessarily current generation artists, but they have at least a million views on YouTube:



Leonard Dembo – Must See Remix – 2,441,510 views
Oliver Mtukudzi & Ringo Madlingozi – Into Yami – 1,149,506 views
Pastor Mahendere – Wakanaka Jesu – 1,059,539 views
Tiri Munyasha – Rev Chivaviro & Friends (Official) – 1,199,208 views
Ndinosimudza Maoko Gospel Song – 1,000,149 views
Tambira Jehovah Joyous Celebration 15 – 5,677,136 views
Wasara Wasara Mkhululi Joyous Celebration 18 – 1,344,435 views
Oliver Mtukudzi – Neria – 907,499 views

Radio Charts vs. YouTube vs. Concerts

The Zimbabwe music scene shows correlation on an artist’s popularity between local radio charts and concerts. A lot of popular artists who can fill up concert venues have several hits in the top 50 music charts. However, there are artists who don’t have a presence on YouTube, and those who have a YouTube Channel such as Jah Prayzah and Ammara Brown perform well in all aspects.

Winky D performs well at concerts and he has produced several hits in the Top 50, but his popularity on YouTube is unexpectedly low. Maybe this is due to the fact that he doesn’t have a YouTube Channel.

Of all artists, Jah Prayzah is the most technologically forward and trendy. He has a personal YouTube Channel, a website and Facebook Page.




New artists such as Brian K have proved that you can get in the Top 5 of the local Music Charts by utilizing your social media presence, which is basically mobilizing your social media fans to vote for you on radio. Brian K’s newest music hit Heavy Machine came at number 3 in the 2016 STAR FM Top 50 End of Year List, beating a lot of established giants such as Jah Prayzah, Winky D, Killer T, Rihanna and Chris Brown.

It has to be noted that there are different broadcasting corporations and shows in Zimbabwe e.g. STAR FM, ZiFM, ZTV and Radio Zimbabwe. Artists will perform differently on these shows, losing in some shows and winning in others.

The most high-prized show in Zimbabwe is the Coca Cola Radio Zimbabwe Top 50 and the Coca Cola ZTV Top 50. Prizes worth 2500, 2000 and 1500 USD are awarded respectively to the first, second and third positions on the ZTV competition. The same goes for the Radio competition.

Jah Prayzah won the 2016 Coke Top 50 ZTV competition, followed by Ammara Brown & Tytan. Ammara Brown also won the third prize, which was shared with Ex-Q. Leonard Zhakata, a Sungura artist, won the Radio Zimbabwe Top 50, walking away with 6000 USD in prize money for having tracks in the first, second and third position. The discrepancy in the prize winning patterns across different platforms shows that each radio/TV show in Zimbabwe has a specific demographic, for example the ZTV audience is probably the young and current generation who like modern artists such as Jah Prayzah and Ammara Brown. The Radio Zimbabwe audience is probably dominated by older people and township/rural folk who prefer Sungura music.

Fresh Zimbabwe Hits That You Would Like


  • Holiday – by Bantu (US based Zimbabwean Artist/Producer) *
  • Heavy Machine – by Brian Kadengu *
  • Overrated – by Zim Jam Signal *
  • Pamusika – by Mr Kamera Ft Ice Prince, Bryan K and Gemini Major *
  • Fungai Nengare – Maybe it’s You*
  • Maiwe – by Lamont Chitepo, The Beast (UK based Zimbabwean Artist)*
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Popular Zimbabwe Top 50 Hits on STAR FM Radio

These are some of the frequently played songs on STAR FM Zimbabwe:




  • Ndiwanire – by Tytan, Deboy and Sparks
  • Ngizikhethele – by Sisolo/Sisonke
  • Mwedzi Muchena – by Dj Stavo & Oliver Mutukudzi *
  • Ngimtholile – by Dj Stavo *
  • Tight Party – by Willom/Gary Tight*
  • Takangodaro – by Killer T
  • Lazaro – by Winnie Khumalo ft Lynol & Busiswa *
  • African Paradox – by Willom Tight / Salif Keita
  • Mhandu / Imhandu - by GZE*
  • Sthandwa Sami – by Tina Masawi*
  • Don't Delay - (ft.Roberto & Simba Tagz)*
  • Amen – by Junior Brown *
  • Amen Remix – by Junior Brown / Calvin
  • Kalife Kemaboss – by Junior Brown & Tytan
  • Mukoko – by Ammara Brown & Tytan*
  • Watora Mari – by Jah Prayzah Ft. Diamond Platnumz *
  • Vanondibatirana – by Fungisai Ft Killer T
  • Mdhara Vachauya - by Jah Prayzah

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  • Heavy Machine – by Brian Kadengu
  • Holiday – by Bantu
  • Pamusika – by Brian K
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International Hits:
  • All of Me – by Jah Cure*
  • Ngud - Kwesta / Casper Nyovest *
  • Work – by Rihanna/Drake

Popular Zimbabwe Hits with Millions of Views on YouTube

The following are popular music videos by Zim artists on YouTube, starting at 400,000 views to over 3 million views per video:





  • Jah Prayzah Ft. Diamond Platnumz – Watora Mari OFFICIAL VIDEO – 3,479,506 views***
  • Ammara Brown – MUKOKO OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO – AMMARA BROWN & TYTAN – YouTube 1,276,219 views ***
  • Leonard Dembo – Must See Remix – 2,441,510 views
  • Jah Prayzah – Hello OFFICIAL VIDEO – 1,180,712 views***
  • Oliver Mtukudzi & Ringo Madlingozi – Into Yami – 1,149,506 views
  • Jah Prayzah Eriza (Official Video) – Jah Prayzah – 1,144,355 views***
  • Kure kure (Official Video) – Ammara Brown & Jah Prayzah – 952,057 views***
  • Jah Prayzah ft Charma Girl – Dali Wangu (Official Video) – Jah Prayzah – 908,487 views***
  • Oliver Mtukudzi – Neria – 907,499 views ***
  • Fungisai Ft Killer T – VANONDIBATIRANA (Official Video) 2016 – 522,395 views
  • Jah Prayzah – Mdhara Vachauya (Official Video) – Jah Prayzah – 697,042 views
  • ExQ Bhachura Official Video ft. Ammara Brown – ExQVEVO – 438,554 views
  • Selmor Mtukudzi – Nguva Yangu Video – 423,259 views
  • Jah Prayzah – Makanika (Official Video) – Jah Prayzah – 572,890 views
  • Killer T – Takangodaro [Produced by PTK] June 2016 Zimdancehall – 550,681 views
  • Killer T – Takumbofarawo – 432,917 views
  • DJ Stavo ft Jah Prayzah – Simudza Ngoma (Official Video) - 526,977 views
  • Leonard Dembo Chitekete Complete Version – 403,672 views
  • Zimpraise Feat Oliver Mtukudzi (Hear Me Lord) – 269,677 views
  • Oliver Mtukudzi – Shamiso – 375,120 views
  • Oliver Mtukudzi – Wasakara – 718,060 views ***
  • Simon Chimbetu – Samatenga – 473,992 views
  • Pah Chihera – Runonzi Rudo Aug 2013 – 609,132 views
  • Musavadadira Varume (Pah Chihera) – 418,964 views
  • Tocky Vibes – Mhai (Aug 2014) – 765,063 views ***
  • Toky Vibes – Ndazokundikana – 725,293 views ***
  • Nox – Ndinonyara (Official Video) – Nox Guni – 737,858 views ***
  • Trevor Dongo – Ndashamisika – 616,873 views
  • Tsviriyo – Jive Z - 514,320 views
  • Lady Squanda – Ndinovhaira – (Official Music Video) – 418,729 views
  • Ricky Fire ft Bev | Ndiratidze Zvaunoita 2015 | Official Video by SlimDoggz Entertainment – 757,763 views ***
  • Freeman – Handina Godo (Official Music Video) – 764,424 views ***


Zim Classic Music – Golden Oldies

The following is Zim Classic Music from the 1980s and 90s. The number of YouTube views is denoted for each music video:




  • Bhundu Boys – Hatisi Tose – 326,014 views
  • Bhundu Boys – Simbimbino – 308,904 views
  • Devera Ngwena Zhimozhi – Devera Ngwena Jazz Band – 39,912 views
  • Jonah Moyo and Devera Ngwena - Ndafunga Makare – 87,760 views
  • Devera Ngwena Jazz Band – Too Cheap – 20,676 views
  • Thomas Mapfumo – Shumba – 505,462 views
  • Thomas Mapfumo – Moyo Wangu – 384,002 views
  • Thomas Mapfumo – Vanhu Vatema – 285,151 views
  • System Tazvida – Ndiridze Mhere – 124,927 views
  • System Tazvida – Anodyiwa Haataure – 186,302 views
  • Leonard Dembo Chitekete Complete Version – 403,672 views
  • Leonard Dembo – Must See Remix – 2,441,510 views
  • Oliver Mtukudzi – Wasakara – 718,060 views
  • Oliver Mtukudzi – Neria – 912,940 views
  • Oliver Mtukudzi – Seiko Mwari – 379,859 views
  • Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits – Full Performance (Live on KEXP) – 563,494 views
  • Simon Chimbetu – Samatenga – 473,992 views
  • Simon Chimbetu – Pane Asipo – 222,274 views
  • Simon Chimbetu – Pakati Pegungwa – 106,248 views
  • Simon Chimbetu – Saina – 197,274 views
  • Alick Macheso - Tafadzwa Nyarara – 500,154 views
  • Leonard Zhakata – Nzombe Huru – 385,323 views
  • Leonard Zhakata – Mugove – 346,767 views
  • Leonard Karikoga Zhakata – Murume Chaiye 2013 Official Video - 27,069 views
  • James Chimombe – Zvaitika – 122,298 views
  • John Chibadura – Zuva Rekufa Kwangu – 401,615 views
  • John Chibadura – Mudiwa Janet – 354,402 views
  • Marshall Munhumumwe – Rudo – 224,810 views
  • Marshall Munhumumwe – Rwendo – 205,530 views
  • Paul Matavire – Tanga Wandida – 409,321 views
  • Jonah Moyo – Solo naMutsai – 191,958 views
  • Tsaona – Pengaudzoke – 194,551 views
  • Iyasa – Banolila – 208,460 views
  • Andy Brown – Daisy – 227,261 views
  • Andy Brown – Mawere Kongonya – 302,910 views
  • Andy Brown – Mapurisa – 288,350 views
  • Tongai Moyo – Ganda Remvura – 370,706 views
  • Papa Joze – Ndochi, Shamwari Tamba – 239,183 views
  • Lovemore Majaivana – Umoya Wami – 308,876 views
  • Zig Zag Band – Gomo Ramasare – 70,344 views
  • Zig Zag Band – Mudzimu Mukuru – 17,993 views
  • Cephas Madiface Mashakada – Ndarangarira Gamba – 49,740 views
  • Mechanic Manyeruke – Nyika Yakanaka – 165,641 views
  • Mechanic Manyeruke – Mukombe Wapfachuka – 135,618 views

Gospel Music Featuring Zimbabwean Artists

These are some of the most popular Gospel music tracks by Zim artists on YouTube:




  • Pastor Mahendere – Wakanaka Jesu – 1,059,539 views ***
  • Fungisai Ft Killer T – Vanondibatirana (Official Video) 2016 – 546,874 views
  • LIoyd Tevedzai – Bata Ruoko Rwangu – 596,744 views
  • Tiri Munyasha – Rev Chivaviro & Friends (Official) – 1,199,208 views***
  • Zimpraise – Sungano Theme Song Covenant 2012 – 617,129 views – ExtolTV
  • Kuda Mutsvene – Mhururu (ft Mercy Mutsvene) – 704,088 views – Gospel Nation
  • Methias Mhere – Favour (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) – 269,672 views
  • Prince Mafukidze – Chitsike – 220,093 views
  • Mwari Murizuvaredu – 686,167 views
  • Ndinosimudza Maoko Gospel Song – 1,000,149 views ***
  • Mazuva Ose Makatendeka (You Are Faithful) – Zimbabwe Worship – 487,253 views
  • UFIC Choir – Ishe Wemba Ino – 345,176 views
  • Tambira Jehovah Joyous Celebration 15 – 5,677,136 views***
  • Wasara Wasara Mkhululi Joyous Celebration 18 – 1,344,435 views***
  • Fungisai ft Jah Prayzah – Gore Rapera – 334,042 views
  • Handidzokere Kumba – Flame B (Official Video) – 578,590 views
  • Mercy – Tichasanganiswa – 278,077 views

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Sunday, January 8, 2017

Top DJs and Radio Presenters in Zimbabwe – STAR FM vs. ZiFM – 2017 Review

Ruvheneko - Radio and TV Presenter


If you are one of those people who has never visited Zimbabwe for a long time, then you are missing out a big deal because the level of entertainment is top notch. As they say in Afrikaans slang “Local is Lekker”. Once you tune in to STAR FM, one of several radio stations in Zimbabwe, you will find yourself watching less DSTV because the programs are interesting, the DJs are captivating and the music is great. This is an occasion to reveal the names of the top Radio DJs in Zimbabwe.

You see, I don’t usually listen to Radio, preferring to spend my time on DSTV and the internet (YouTube, Sound Cloud etc.). This all changed when I visited my home country. I found my friend listening to a song on radio (I can’t remember the song).I asked him the name of the radio station and he said it’s ZiFM. From that day onwards I started tuning into radio stations whenever I was bored with DSTV, just to get a feel of the programs and the quality of music. I was playing Zim radio on my car. Radio is nice when you are travelling long distances. As it turns out, the FM frequency band is where the best radio stations are found. STAR FM and ZiFM are the coolest and top modern radio stations in Zimbabwe. Both are active on social media such as Facebook and Twitter. STAR FM has the highest listenership in the country, but the ZiFM Facebook Page has the highest number of fans. I listened to ZiFM for several days. The quality of programs and presentations is great. ZiFM presenters such as Ruvheneko, ESKay and Sokostina were great to listen to, and of course Ruvheneko is one of the best presenters in Zimbabwe. She is an articulate, engaging, fierce and assertive presenter who likes confronting corruption. Her departure from ZiFM left a void that will be hard to fill.Apparently ESKay and Sokostina also left ZiFM.

However, later on I tuned in to STAR FM. This became my favourite radio station for a lot of reasons. First, STAR FM has an array of talented DJs and presenters, a variety of interesting programs and it is the station where I discovered a lot of great music and big names in Zim Dancehall, Zim Hip Hop, Sungura, Zim House and other types of music. You see, I have listened to music from a variety of African artists, and I have to say that Zimbabwean artists are talented. I can also say with confidence that Zimbabwean DJs and presenters are easily the best in Africa. They are not only fluent in the English language but they have personality too.

In case you didn’t know, this is the era of the Y Generation. This young generation of Zimbabwean artists is introducing music from all corners of the world, music such as Kizomba, a type of music that is relatively new in Zimbabwe.

Top Radio DJs and Presenters in Zimbabwe

The following current generation of STAR FM radio DJs and presenters are not only highly talented and interesting to listen to, but they also convinced me that “Local is Lekker”:


The Moxinator - Shingai Mokina


The Moxinator – Specializing in the Zim hip hop and urban music scene, the moxinator (real name Shingai Mokina) is a cool DJ to hang around with on STAR FM.He will moxinate you with ‘moxygen’ and you will never be the same again. You keep coming back for more until the ‘’moxygen tank’ is empty. It’s his job to fill it. He handled the end of year 2016 STAR FM Top 50 very well. To get an idea of new music that is penetrating Zimbabwe, Brian K – (Heavy Machine) came at No.3 in the End of Year Top 50, beating a lot of established giants such as Winky D and Jah Prayzah. RATING - I give the Moxinator 5 stars.

KVG - Kudzai Violet


KVG & Phathisani – One of the most popular DJs on STAR FM. Most people (especially guys) are infatuated with KVG’s voice. She is one of the sexiest presenters in the country. The initials KVG stand for Kudzai Violet Gwara. Her co-presenter Phathisani brings in real dude talk on social issues which the average man in the street can associate with. This pair is always exciting, energetic, lively and carefree on air. There is some chemistry between them which makes them click as presenters. They always deliver a good show when they are together. As they “go deeper” into topics and issues, you have to anticipate a good debate that will grab your attention for hours – a dose of realism, sincerity and naughtiness. RATING - I give KVG & Phathisani 5 stars.

Yvonne Mangunda

Yvonne Mangunda – She is a professional sports presenter for STAR FM. She performs better than most male sports journalists or any male presenter that I have ever known. What I like about Yvonne is that she speaks fluently and clearly, unlike some nose brigades on STAR FM who chew words trying to speak with an American accent. Yvonne speaks smoothly, she rarely stammers and she rarely gets mind blocks trying to think of a word or something to say. Above all, you can clearly hear every word she says. RATING - I give Yvonne 5 stars.

Steve Vickers

Steve Vickers  – A well known, talented and knowledgeable STAR FM English sports presenter with a lot of experience. Super Sports and BBC are some of the broadcasting stations he has worked for. Mr V is known for being a disciplined and good mannered presenter, very professional and above all, he is a world class presenter, not only for Sports but other programs as well. He is a good quiz master and gifted at giving some sound motivational advice. RATING - I give Mr Vee 5 stars.

The Skywalker – Real name Ndumiso Dube.He is a top vernacular language DJ on STAR FM and probably the best in the country, specializing in Sungura music. This smooth and slick DJ is socially intelligent, witty, charming and streetwise. He is the type of personality that is easily liked by anyone on first impressions. And of course, he is the Sungura king. RATING - I give the Skywalker 5 stars.

Aunty Tilda – If you don’t know Aunty Tilda, then you are probably a youngster who doesn’t tune in to adult vernacular programs on STAR FM. She is a well-known vernacular language presenter on STAR FM, and probably the most popular in the whole country. This senior presenter obtained her fame from programs such as Tilda Live which is aired every Tuesday at 9:00pm. Her programs are focussed on Zimbabwean traditional beliefs, customs, culture, superstitions, witchcraft, African rituals and extraordinary happenings in the community. If you are looking for a strange and mysterious story that you thought only exists in imagination, then Tilda Live is the program to tune into. RATING – I give Aunty Tilda 5 stars.

RK – Also known as Richard Kohola, this senior STAR FM presenter is capable of creating an engaging conversation and debate that has potential to spark fireworks. If you tune in to Faith on Trial every Sunday, you will understand why it’s exciting. It’s because of the RK factor. He has a way of questioning that makes you think again. RK is a versatile presenter, capable of handling a variety of social, educational and motivational programs. He also plays DJ on Saturdays as the Music Doctor. RATING – I give RK 5 stars.

Other good presenters on STAR FM are Yvonne Karichero (Farmers Forum) and Nyaradzo Makombe (The Hub Livewire).

Ruvheneko

Ruvheneko – The daughter of the famous Doctor David Parirenyatwa. She is a popular former ZiFM radio presenter, and one of the best in the country. At ZiFM she was also the Programmes Manager. With the passion and fearlessness she exudes on shows, you would want this firebrand and articulate DJ to be your lawyer. Every radio station in Zimbabwe would love to snatch her. Ruvheneko joined the young ZiFM radio station and quickly proved to be the most popular show host with her programme The Platform. She later on resigned from ZiFM even though the company offered to move her to a video production department called Mighty Movies. She is now working at ZTV on a programme called My Future.

Ruvheneko is very involved in all programs that she is participates in. She is a fluent English speaker with a beautiful voice, assertive and engaging. You have to be prepared when you enter into a debate with Ruvheneko because you will be cornered like a rabbit. She is a social mirror, in sync with public opinion and will ask questions that ordinary Zimbabweans are burning to ask. RATING - I give Ruvheneko 5 Stars.

The Best Radio Presenters and DJs – English Language

The following Zimbabwean radio presenters and DJs can deliver exceptionally well in the English language, they are not only fluent in English but they are also articulate, eloquent and good sounding.

KVG – She has a great voice and sexy personality. She delivers well in the English language and it’s no secret that many people are in love with her voice. Even some Zim artists have verses in their songs talking about KVG’s voice.

The Moxinator – As an urban hip hop DJ and presenter, the Moxinator sounds natural in the English language. It’s easy to confuse him for Tich Mataz or one of those hood “salads” who grew up in Avondale.

Yvonne Mangunda – She is a well-known female voice on STAR FM Sports. She is an amazing speaker who delivers exceptionally well and smoothly in the English language. She is fast and yet you can clearly get every word she says. Her eloquence, fluency and clarity are above par. Sometimes it’s hard to get what KVG and The Moxinator say because they speak with an accent, but Yvonne is always clear.

Steve Vickers (Mr V) – He is a native English speaker, so presenting in English is a walk in the park for him. If you want to know facts, well researched and balanced material, then this guy is good at it. He is a level-headed and professional presenter who desists from taking sides or opinionated positions.

RK – He is comfortable in the English language, and can easily switch between Shona and English whenever it’s convenient.


Ruvheneko - A popular high class presenter with a good command of the English language. She is fluent, articulate, passionate, engaging and expressive. An exceptional speaker with an attractive voice that makes you want to listen to her all the time. When she is on a show, you wish the show would go on and on.

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By Stanley Soweto

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