A bittersweet week in Bulawayo, my friends, as we mourn the tragic passing of soccer star, Tendai Ndoro, who was discovered days after he died. May his soul rest in peace.
Well done Emmar
On a brighter note, a standing ovation for Emmar The Violinist’s world-class performance at Alliance Française.
That is one muso who truly knows how to play the strings. Well done, Emmar; I hope you bag a nomination at the looming Bulawayo Arts Awards.
Tabloid golden girl
It seems impossible for headline-hogging Sipho Mazibuko to stay out of the news.
I was stunned to read thst she appeared before a magistrate for staging an illegal protest after she “arrested” a dubious Malayitsha.
Her court appearance also saw her alleged BenTen being acquitted of theft charges due to lack of evidence.
- Mazibuko retraces footstep to rural areas
- Sipho Mazibuko calls it a day
- Talk of having lots in common: SA’s Sophie Ndaba and Mazibuko reunite
- Miss Rural Africa on the cards
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Aunt Sipho, there is so much unrealised potential in you. Channel your energy correctly and you will go far.
Funny at last
I can’t believe I missed Umahlekisa’s comedy night. I know I’m not big enough for an invite!
From those who went, I heard it was well-curated, featuring SA’s Khanyisa Bhunu from Scandal!.
Despite some complaints about guests recording and disturbing others, the consensus is that it was a success.
It’s a relief to hear comedians are actually funny again, after a period where many confuse madness for humour.
Fake clout
Nccncncncn (shaking my well-kempt head). Bafana bako Bulawayo?
What is this obsession with looking rich on Instagram while avoiding the work to earn it? Now I hear a Haddon & Sly “coolkid” named Ceekay King Kay has been scamming people with fake tickets to Garden of House gigs.
Another user complained that his online shopping experience for ladies ends with him vanishing.
It reminds me of a certain socialite who turned out to be a car thief and recent jailbird. Take note, Instagram boys: soft life requires hard work.
Sexcapades
I saw a clip of socialite Samuel Chiwanda being stripped and beaten by two sex workers.
He insists he was caught in a crossfire, while many of us suspect he simply wanted to tango without paying.
The problem is you all hoard news like a brooding hen and won’t tell me what truly happened!
Nostalgic week
Finally, I found myself nostalgic for the golden era of early 2000s TV: Hlengiwe Mntanami, Stitsha, Sinjalo, and the iconic Friday Live at Amakhosi.
Local TV was worth watching. Now, new-school producers rush to cast pretty girls with long nails and zero talent. No, no, no. Let’s bow our heads in shame.
