Tocky Vibes THE "Dancehall Priest"

 Tocky Vibes is a high rated upcoming artist in the Zimbabwean music arena. He belongs to the fast growing Zim Dancehall music genre which has won considerable following especially from younger Zimbabweans. Tocky Vibes rose to fame with his hit song Amai which was liked by many for its unique lyrical content and this earned him new a name, Dancehall Priest.

 Tocky Vibes the "Mhai" singer has recently made waves all around Zimbabwe.The Zimdancehall artiste whom people at first did not recognise and paid no attention to has risen up and has conquered all. Tocky Vibes whose real name is Obey Makamure has sent the Zimdancehall industry shaking with his dancehall music. Tocky Vibes' songs are inspirational and go in line with what is happening around him. By his songs we get an insight of how his surroundings are like.The NAMA award winning star has captivated the hearts of many aspiring Zimdancehall musicians as well as the fans.

Tocky has concentrated his efforts in the production of a unique kind of music called ZimDancehall. The genre is unique in the sense that it is wholly Zimbabwean and it has won popular support due to its home grown flavor as compared to the urban grooves genre and hip-hop which are western oriented. Tocky’s lyrics are distinct from those of his fellows due to a commendable and credible level of maturity that he exhibits in his music. There has been wide criticism showered on some ZimDacehall musicians due to the explicit nature of their music content. Tocky Vibes stands as a beacon of light considering the level of maturity in his lyrics.

In most of his songs, he appreciates the role of parenting figures, the importance of fidelity as well as the rewards of working hard. In his song titled “Shanda” Tocky deploys a unique artistic style in which he exhorts himself and other musicians to work hard in the industry despite various setbacks that they encounter. In one of his songs, he also talks about the HIV and AIDS pandemic. It goes without saying that one of the most adored songs, and perhaps his outstanding song in 2014 was “Amai”. The song “Mhai/Amai” (mother) was a dedication to his mother, or loosely to all the mothers, thanking them for their roles in the upbringing of children.

Discography

Below is a list of some of Tocky Vibe’s songs which won popularity in 2014;

1. Mhai
2. Shanda
3. Handityi
4. Kudzamisa Pfungwa
5. Handina zvinoera
6. Dziripo Hama
7. Ndini Ndinorira
8. Batai Homwe
9. Simudza Maoko
10. Tirikumhanya

                                                                Tocky Vibes song 'Mhai'


For more information visit:http://www.pindula.co.zw/Tocky_Vibes

Tocky has become an inspirational voice to many young Zimbabweans and it is indeed something to note as his songs might and are changing lives....

Like his favorite slogan or saying hihihiii I say keep on inspiring people Obey......

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Tocky Vibes at the NAMA awards

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The 57th annual grammy awards

The Grammys are a night of spectacular performances, gorgeous outfits and musicians being incredibly weird. On the 8th of February we saw the 57th annual grammy awards being held supported by Microsoft among others.

From ELO to Katy Perry, the night was filled with plenty of show-stopping moments that showcased several talented artists from all corners of the music industry. However, even top performers have their awkward moments.

It's the weird moments that make award shows all worth while — that, and seeing Paul McCartney dancing to "Evil Woman."

Among all this weird 15 events just stood out:
 

1)Madonna's matador outfit.

2. Chrissy Teigen's awkward dancing

3. Jessie J. and Tom Jones' duet

4. Katy Perry rockin' out

5. Pharell's awkward handshake with Ed Sheeran

6. Pharell's failed attempt at a moonwalk

7. This dress on Joy Villa

8. This sign.

 

9. Josh Duhamel's trip

10. The awkward staring contest

12. Sia's hair.

13. Kanye pulling a Kanye.

14. Kristen Wiig's interpretive dance

15. Madonna's goat dancers

For more on these crazy and most interesting videos and photos  go to:

http://mashable.com/2015/02/09/weirdest-moments-at-the-grammys/

 Celebs do have a way of putting a smile on our faces..........

 

 

 

 

NAMA awards 2015

The 14th of February Valentine's day was graced with the National Merit Awards an event which left people wanting more....

The National Arts Merit Awards 2015 were held at the 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale on the 14 February 2015.

Among all those who walked away with awards was a National University of Science and Technology (NUST) student doing her degree in Journalism and Media Studies, Bathabile Dlamini. Dlamini is currently doing her second year. She walked away with the oustanding actress award in her role in Umbiko KaMadlenya.
                                                                                     Bathabile Dlamini and Albert Nyathi

For more information visit: http://www.pindula.co.zw/National_Arts_Merit_Awards_2015

The awards are held as a means of encouraging creativity and excellence in the arts industry. They also provide an opportunity for artistes to market and publicise the artworks locally, regionally and internationally.
This year’s edition was held under the theme Unite, Excite and Educate Zimbabwe on its proud heritage and diversity through arts and culture. For an artiste to be nominated for this year’s awards, their work should have been created between December 1, 2012 and November 30, 2013.However, many observers believe that some of the nominees did not excel in the period under review and obviously casting doubt the awards being a true reflection of the industry at the moment.

As the awards proceeded we could not help but notice that our own comedian David Mubaiwa "Sabhuku Vharazipi" was missing in action.Mubaiwa is the man who plays the role of Sabhuku Vharazipi in the hilarious drama Sabhuku Vharazipi, whose comic acts have reached a level of transforming people’s lives, especially those who are in rural areas.

Read more:  https://www.newsday.co.zw/2014/02/19/nama-awards-raise-stink/


Our own Zimdancehall musician Orbet Makamure also known as Tocky Vibes outsmarted award-winning contemporary musician Mukudzei Mukombe (Jah Prayzah) in both the Outstanding Song and Outstanding Album categories in which Jah Prayzah was a nominee.The song Mhai was voted as the best while his album single Collection won against Jah Prayzah’s Kumbumura Mhute. To all the Zimdancehall fans we say you did us proud keep on....

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Celebs and valentine's day

The most romantic date of the year, Valentine's Day, saw a host of celebrities spend the weekend with their nearest and dearest.

We fell in love with how Beyonce Knowles spent the day.The "Drunk in Love" singer spent the day her 3-year-old daughter and clearly got crazy with a pack of bee sticker

Beyonce and Blue Ivy

 Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/15/celebs-valentines-day_n_6687756.html
In other news:

The National Blood Service of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) appealed to couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day  in style by donating to the national blood bank

NBSZ spokesperson Esther Massundah in an interview in the capital said this year’s campaign would be running under the theme: “Have a Heart this Valentine’s Day to Donate Blood and Save a Life”.

Massundah said: “Our main objective is to increase the adult donor base, and the purpose of the Valentine’s blood drive is to encourage adult donors to spend part of their day sharing their love and donating blood. Five special gifts will be given to the first five couples who come and donate blood.

“In Bulawayo, the NBSZ will also have a blood drive week where couples are encouraged to spend part of their Valentine’s Day donating blood in an effort to boost the blood bank levels. Two celebrity icons are to perform on the last day of the blood drive at TM Hyper.”

She added the Bulawayo campaign would be running under the theme: “Couples Go Red. Donate Blood this Valentine’s Day.”

Read more: https://www.newsday.co.zw/2012/02/14/2012-02-14-nbsz-appeals-to-couples-on-valentines-day/