Latest news with #Zimdancehall
The South African
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
'Here we go!': Fabrizio Romano announces Zim artist's show in viral video
Fabrizio Romano, the globally recognised football journalist famous for breaking transfer news with his trademark 'Here we go!', has shocked fans in Zimbabwe after appearing in a short video announcing Winky D's upcoming concert. The clip, shared by Winky D himself on social media, shows Romano casually delivering the news as if he was confirming a football deal. 'Winky D, The Gaffa to Alex Sports Club, here we go! The deal is done,' Fabrizio announces in the video. 'Saturday, 30 August 2025 at Alex Sports Club. Stay tuned for more updates, and it's a here we go!' The unexpected crossover between the world of football journalism and Zimdancehall royalty has left many people talking, with some celebrating it as a major publicity win and others questioning whether the video is real or AI-generated. To make things even more interesting, Fabrizio Romano dropped a comment under Winky D's Instagram post, simply saying: 'It's a here we go.' He didn't explain much. For many, it was the confirmation they needed. Social media quickly lit up with reactions, as thousands of fans, both local and abroad, tried to figure out what just happened. 'Fabrizio Romano shouting out The Gaffa? This is peak 2025,' one fan posted on Facebook. Others were so convinced, saying that the haters will think it is an AI-generated video. Here is how others reacted: @AndileSinyolo: 'Always expect the unexpected from the Gaffa.' @CosmasMakucha: 'I took off my hat, respect.' @EugineMakura ' When you are big, you are big.' Born Wallace Chirumiko, Winky D is a Zimbabwean artist with a loyal following in the country and beyond. Known as 'The Gaffa,' he rose to fame with his unique blend of Zimdancehall, reggae, and Afro-beats. Fabrizio Romano's video about artists is rare, especially for a Zimbabwean. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Wake-up call or unfair criticism? Prince Kaybee's honest take on Zim music
South African producer Prince Kaybee has just lit a fire under Zimbabwe's music scene. In a now-viral post, he praised the country's talent but didn't hold back: 'The problem isn't quality… it's the sound.' Prince Kaybee singled out Zimdancehall, calling it 'too layered, too niche' and said it just doesn't connect beyond Zimbabwe's borders. Zimdancehall is Zimbabwe's version of dancehall, but it is more than just a copy. It is a homegrown genre that speaks to the realities of ghetto life, with lyrics in Shona, local slang, and themes that range from poverty to love. Prince Kaybee's comments on Zimbabwean music have divided opinion, some say he's being disrespectful. Others think he's just saying what needs to be said. It all started on X after user @tabanimcgucci claimed Zimbabwean music had 'no export value' and called it 'mid', especially in comparison to the endless stream of South African musicians cashing in on Zim gigs. 'SA artistes are making money from Zimbabwe,' Tabani posted. 'When Zim artistes go abroad, they only play for Zimbabweans. That's how mid our music is.' The post sparked a war of words, which saw Prince Kaybee joining the conversation. 'I've been to Zim many times, stayed there for a month while recording The 4th Republic,' he posted. 'You guys have world-class engineers and songwriters, the problem isn't quality.' He said the issue is Zimdancehall. 'It's a subgenre of a subgenre. It doesn't translate commercially in South Africa,' he explained. He added that the dancehall flavour is being forced into everything, including Amapiano, which leads to a confusing hybrid that just doesn't stick. 'The writing and lyrical approach still has that dancehall texture. That makes it hard for the music to evolve and grow.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
