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- Herald
- December 11, 2025
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Nicholas Zakaria and the Khiama Boys: Did you know?
Online Reporter Nicholas ‘Madzibaba’ Zakaria named his band the “Khiama Boys” (or “Qiyama Boys”) as a source of inspiration linked to the Islamic concept of the Day of Resurrection. The…
- Herald
- December 11, 2025
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Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zakaria: A pillar of Zimbabwean sungura music
Tafadzwa Zimoyo Zimpapers Entertainment Editor Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zakaria was a foundational figure in Zimbabwean sungura music, revered as a guitarist, bandleader, mentor, and cultural visionary whose influence shaped the genre…
- Herald
- December 11, 2025
- 179 views
Minister Sanyatwe mourns sungura legend Nicholas Zakaria
Tafadzwa Zimoyo Zimpapers Entertainment Editor Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Lieutenant General (Rtd.) Anselem Sanyatwe, has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Zimbabwean music icon, Madzibaba Nicholas…
- Chronicle , Sunday News
- December 11, 2025
- 682 views
“I’m tired”: Tinashe Mutarisi opens up on Nash TV closure
Mthabisi Tshuma Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub NASH TV founder and businessman Tinashe Mutarisi has revealed that fatigue and mounting pressure led to his decision to shut down the popular…
- Herald
- December 11, 2025
- 538 views
Alick Macheso mourns Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria
Tafadzwa Zimoyo Zimpapers Entertainment Editor Alick Macheso, who rose to fame under the mentorship of Sungura icon Nicholas “Madzibaba Senior Lecturer” Zakaria, said losing Madzibaba feels like losing a father.…
- Herald
- December 11, 2025
- 233 views
Senior Lecturer’s teachings raised generations of artists: Zimbabwean politicians mourn
Tafadzwa Zimoyo Zimpapers Entertainment Editor Zimbabwean politicians across the political divide have joined the nation in mourning Sungura maestro Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zakaria, whose death was confirmed by his family this…
- Herald
- December 11, 2025
- 303 views
Condolences pour in following death of Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria
Tafadzwa Zimoyo Zimpapers Entertainment Editor Messages of grief and heartfelt tributes have begun to pour in following the death of veteran musician Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zakaria early Thursday morning. Widely celebrated…
- Manicapost
- December 11, 2025
- 169 views
Sungura icon Zakaria dies
Post Reporter VETERAN sungura musician Nicholas Zakaria, popularly known as Madzibaba in showbiz circles, has died. He was 66. His family has confirmed Zakaria’s passing. “It is with profound sadness…
- Herald , SundayMail
- December 11, 2025
- 1313 views
BREAKING: Sungura music giant Nicholas Zakaria dies
Tafadzwa Zimoyo Zimpapers Entertainment Editor Sungura musician Nicholas Zakaria affectionately known as Madzibaba has died. He was 69. His family has confirmed the news. “It is with profound sadness that…
- Hmetro
- December 11, 2025
- 2291 views
KAPFUPI’S MARRIAGE TO MAI NGA COLLAPSES
Takawira Photoveteran Unlimited Dapi COMEDIAN Kapfupi and his wife Mai Nga have gone separate ways. H-Metro can exclusively reveal that the two’s marriage has collapsed. When we contacted Kapfupi, whose…