ON FOCUS BY MANGALISO L KABULIKA LV URS BY TRINNIE BEATX

In these uncertain times the only force that's driving us afloat is LOVE and inspired by nothing other than love ,Trinnie Beatx dropped yet another masterpiece called LUV URS .A seven track piece comes after he bagged a Zim Dancehall accolade for most promising producer .Indeed he's a master and a jack of his trade .

NAMWARI ,a single which he featured his brother the "actor" Jayc seems to be luring many.He also featured Carlos1tym ,Meggaman on ROSE , MY LOVE .Also on the masterpiece are songs such as ZVIROTO and PASIDE PANGU .

The hepta- masterpiece as I may call it was produced at the jewel of Dzivaresekwa stables ,Bigyaadz and you can get to download the album on all musical platforms or simply hit his DM on all social media at Trinnie_Beatx .

FRANKLY XW HOLIC

FRANKLY XW HOLIC

BACKGROUND AND EARLY LIFE
Frank Karengo popularly known as "Frankly Xw Holic" is a well acclaimed upcoming artist whose thrilling vocals and lyrical content is realised in hisbl exploration of different genres such as Rap ,RnB ,Gospel and Afro Fusion .To add on to a plethora of his work,Holic is also actor,model and song writer.

Born on the 3rd of November 1995 ,Frankly Holic resides in Dzivaresekwa ,a small township in the peripherals of Harare ,Zimbabwe.He attained his primary education at Gillingham Primary School ,and went on further to do his secondary schooling at Dzivaresekwa 2 High School. He later on finished his high school journey at Living Waters College where he attained his Advanced Level education in 2016 .

REALISATION
Holic's copulation into the music's frontiers can be alluded to the year 2010 when he used to be a DJ ,and formed a group called Crack Houxe Dynasty .Only then he was signed by Vkings Clique ,a dominating group in Chitungwiza by then .

It was through this that his love for music was conceived and his wishes to pursue music as a career were crafted as it exposed him to a big audience and whenever he would drop a jam it would set the crowd ablaze with euphoria .With this as an extra pat ,it sort of like made him an experience a musical rebirth ,he took a plunge into the music industry with nothing but great expectations.

MUSIC CAREER
Leaning on the echoes in the wells of inspiration from both local and international acts such as Rockie ,Sanni Makhalima ,Chris Brown, R Kelly and Avanti , Holic released his first track titled "Ndoshaya Mufaro" in 2010 featuring Mitats under Cashilibs Studios .Much to his surprise ,it got a significant airplay on Zimbabwes radio station and only then he realised that the stars were aligned fot him and the sky was the only limit. He went further to release a few singles such as "Mi Luv Ya"  and "Uneni" under Greengate Studios and also various studios which enjoyed a fair share of success. Holic took a hiatus from music in 2015 - 2018 to focus on his academics.

2019 marked the return of the 'prodigal son' in music as he joined TrapCulture ,a movement that is on the rise in Dzivaresekwa which can be termed as an orgy of various upcoming artists with the intention of rising and also providing a platform for other local artists .

Fortune smiled at him as he managed to release his first EP entitled "Diary Of Holic" backed up with six tracks featuring various artists such as Morris, Tarry ,Jewelx and Thabo a Bulawayo based artists.

Taking on music as a full time career ,Holic is set to release new singles ,videos and his first album due in 2021 proving to be nothing but a gale force wind to be reckoned with so local artists be warned.

Be in touch with his new music ,videos ,projects and perhaps "scandals" on all social media platforms as #Frankly Holic.

Scara the drummer

Scara the drummer on FOCUS by Mangaliso L Kabulika

Scara the drummer birth name Delroy "scara" Maripakwenda is a young self taught professionally accomplished drummer who was resident drummer for the vigilance band from 2015-2019, who recently ventured into free lance drumming introducing new and unique live entertainment concepts some of which includes a dj-drummer- emcee  perfomance and beatboxer- drummer perfomance. he has been drumming for the past 10 years and has had the pleasure of working with winky d ,nutty o, bazooker , boss pumacol, stunner, kikky badass, trevor dongo, crooger , probeatz ,ba shupi , abisha palmer and sylent nqo only to name a few. he is currently working on developing rehabilitation drumming for autistic children and alzheimer’s disease as a way of coping with the conditions to better their memory and communication.

apart from drumming he is also a content creator and dance choreographer and he has done quite a number of music videos for local zimbabwean artists such as jah prayzah, ba shupi, vimbai zimuto and sabastian magacha only to name a few.

On Focus by MANGALISO .L. KABULIKA

ON FOCUS BY MANGALISO .L. KABULIKA

Born as Charlene Tatenda Kashamba Muropa ,(Y-star) is an upcoming femcee who has been dominating the male dominated hiphop genre proving that the future indeed is female.Only at 19 ,Y-Star explores hiphop mainly but she also shares sentiments in other genres such as RnB and Afro Pop.

The Femcee chose hiphop because she saw it as a jackpot to head towards unprecedented glory especially for a female personality as they are still less female artists dominating this genre .Leaning on the inspiration of Dej loaf ,Young Ma ,Remy Ma and of course the queen Nicki Minaj -gosh I'm already a fan of Y-Star -,she says it's easy for her to take up such a  role with utmost humility and gratitude as she explain how she was the only femcee at a show where she performed and many were shocked and fell in love with her.

Y-Star is planning on releasing an Ep coupled with three collabos and in regards to women's month she said "I think we should do something about the male perception of women in the industry because I don't see any change as of yet.Perhaps a march will do justice ."

Catch her and also her music and other dramas in her life via social media
@Y-Star -Kashy on Facebook ,Instagram and YouTube.

ON FOCUS

Terrel  Lane originally born as Russel Ngoni Muchineuta is a force on the rise in the local hiphop scenes who drew his inspiration from his childhood as he grew up surrounded  by the hiphop lifestyle and that drew his attention till he ventured into it.

"Music in general has a strong impact in my life because it is attached to my body ,mind and soul and some of the personal life changing decisions I made in my life were inspired by music and who I listen to .My music is unique in the sense that I create my own sound and produce it and that's how I'm able to come up with a different sound and I love putting an African feel to my music to give it an original African feel" The rapper said

As we all know it is always a race in the jungle for most of this upcoming artists as they always suffer a major blow when they try to make it in the industry especially ours which is male dominated and for a fellow male artist it is very difficult. Terrel Lane thinks that many upcoming artists face financial problems in order to make a breakthrough into the mainstream and also lack the blueprint on how to properly manage their own careers .Some artists even face family problems as families tend to shun a member who wants to venture into the entertainment industry be cause they don't consider it a career path in which one can embark on.

Inspired by Meek Mill ,Chris Brown and Chiwoniso Maraire ,Mr Lane holds aspirations of collaborating with the cream dela cream that our continent has to offer as well as internationally as well as to open his own recording label and music school.

Catch up with the latest in his life and music on
Terrel Lane -YouTube ,SoundCloud, Riverbnation
Terrel Lane -Facebook
Terrellane579 -Instagram


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Northside magazine263 issue 05 is a digital lifestyle publication that showcases entertainment, Fashion, Sports, Health and Culture.

Northside magazine263 issue 05  is a digital lifestyle publication that showcases entertainment, Fashion, Sports, Health and Culture.

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Artist press kit: Skii interview

ARTIST PRESS KIT: SKII Real name: Blessing Tendai Sikipa Stage Name: Skii (pronounced "Sky") Genre: Hip-Hop Artist Biography Blessing Tendai Sikipa is a 23-year old Zimbabwean Hip-Hop artist who uses the stage name "Skii" which is a variation of the word Sky. He grew up and resides in the Kuwadzana suburb in Harare and was recently capped at Midlands State University with an Information Systems Bachelors Degree. Music Biography Skii made his first studio piece in 2011 at the age of 16. Over the years, he has worked with multiple

producers namely Klassic, Joey Trybe and the award-winning AnonziXndr, with whom he did a single entitled "Usandi Dherere" . In 2018, he released a 6-track collaborative project with DC Mak entitled "The Only Way EP" with standout tracks including "Ka Heavy Beda" and "Jaivha" . Recently in 2019, Skii teamed up with Ngonie Kambarami on a Afro-fusion jam entitled "So in Love" and is currently cooking up a music video for the track. Social Media Handles Instagram: instagram.com/skii_zw (@skii_zw) Twitter: twitter.com/skii_zw (@skii_zw) Facebook: facebook.com/skiiZW (Skii ZW) YouTube: https://bit.ly/30s0KlY (Skii ZW)

Interview with Sneider Adam (karate)

Sneider Adam was Born on the 27th of December 1998 I'm the last born in the Family of two boys started training martial arts when I was 4yrs old my father whose also a Martial Artist, Sensei Wilson Adam is the one who trained me and my Big Brother Yasin Adam who later then left martial arts because of he then started to focus more on his Academics. I'm a Martial Arts Instructor, former 2017 African Champion ,Mutli Award winning champion Sensei, Country Representative of Zimbabwe to +the World Kiaido Federation and World Mixed Martial arts Council What inspired you to do martial arts? I was inspired to do Martial Arts by my Father who dominated in the Martial Arts during his time long back being one of the First black pioneers to be trained under the watchful eye of a Japanese Instructor When did the Martial art I train when did it started or when did I started training Martial arts? I started training Martial arts when I was 4yrs old I've been training martial arts for the past 16 years right now I'm 21 years old. How many karate championship tournaments have you took part in and do you have any accolades accredited in your name and how many? Since I started training martial arts I've participated in 32 tournaments both Local ,Regional and International tournament...yes I do have Accolades accreditation in my name I've got 16 and the one I'll receive this year in Thailand at the International Sports Awards in September. Through your journey of martial arts what are the challenges that you have faced or that you are facing? I've faced lot of challenges in my Journey of being a Martial Artist many people would come at my Dojo and would challenge for sparring but the challenge I still face is the challenge of Sponsorship So sponsorship is the biggest challenge you are facing right how about sparring is that makes your carrier enjoyable? Yes it is Sparring doesn't make it enjoyable but it is a way of sharing fighting techniques which you where taught at the Dojo Or you've learnt With the challenges you have just mentioned, is there that you can benefit from being a martial art person if any please mention? There's lot would benefit of being a Martial Artist first you'll get exposure and also you'll get a chance to start your own things you wanted to depending on your purpose You'll get to travel and learn new things.

Below are some benefits of training martial arts -Weight management - Self-esteem - Fostering self defences - Developing teamwork skills - Boosting socialization skills - Encouraging non violent conflict resolution - Courtesy & Respect - Control of mind & temper - Determination & Perseverance How do you see yourself in the next five(5) years of your carrier? In 5 years time I see myself on a higher level because me and my fellow Sensei; Sensei Moses mutende whose and International Judoka Champion we're planning to Go to Japan and train there for 2 Good years as (Uchi deshi's) permanent student we're also planning to build our own Sports Centre where they'll be many sporting activities and also we would like to take care of those kid who are being taken out from Orphanages when they're over 18 so we would have them at the Dojo that money people will be paying for rentals it's the money we'll use to take care of those kids and also to maintain the Centre Do you see martial arts as a growing sport? It is a fast Growing Sport ....actually it is a way of Life not a Sport What are the inspirational words for all those who wants to be like you? To all those who would like to be Sneider Adam is be YOURSELF and never back Down in all that you wish to do in your Life the tunnel might be dark but at the end of the tunnel there's light BELIEVE in yourself also put the Almighty First and he'll do the rest ...try to sacrifice a bit of your sleep because I do poverty believe that poverty is manufactured in bed Is there any platform where you are found if people wants to know more about you? Yeah on Instagram it's sneideradam_official Twitter it's Sneider Adam Facebook it's Sneider Suaib Adam my Facebook page is Sensei S Adam YouTube it's Sensei Sneider Adam

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TFF And the Right To Adequate Food

In recent years, Zimbabwe has been facing severe crop failures due to the changing rain patterns which have seen the termination of the rain season by as early as February in some cases. This has more often than not led to a reduction in the yield and food output thus impacting the availability of food for the residents of the country. Government intervention has seen more food imports entering the nation from neighboring countries but due to the prevailing severe economic instability in the country, not too many are able to afford the food - affecting the accessibility of the food. In addition to this, crop pests and livestock and crop diseases have contributed to the undermining of food security in the country and has affected even the adequacy of the food. The United Nations estimates that about 5.3 million people will be in need of food aid in 2019 in Zimbabwe. As it stands, there aren’t adequate food reserves to cushion people during disasters as witnessed during cyclone Idai. This number will continue to grow as the years go by if the issues raised above and many others unmentioned go unsolved. Food security is therefore a very genuine social concern both in Zimbabwe and the world over.

According to the Office of the High Commission of Human Rights, food must be available, accessible and adequate. Availability requires that food be available from natural resources through means including the cultivation of crops and animal husbandry or other ways like fishing, hunting and gathering. It also implies that food should be available to buy in the shops should anyone desire to do so. Accessibility means individuals should be both economically and physically able to access the food whenever they so desire. Finally adequacy means the food must satisfy the dietary needs of whoever is consuming it regardless of age, sex or occupation for example. In addition to this, Section 77 of the Zimbabwean constitution states that every person has the right to sufficient food and government would take all measures available to it to achieve the progressive realisation of this right. However, looking at the current state of the country and the world at large, there is need for the young people to innovate and think wider to come up with solutions to food security problems; which is where the Thought For Food Foundation comes in.
The Thought For Food Foundation (TFF) is an organisation based in Switzerland and founded by Christine Gould to tackle food security issues through engaging with the youth or next generation in food and agriculture and empowering them to become innovators and solution builders while supporting them through mentorship and giving them access to a global community. The main question the organisation seeks to answer is how to adequately and sustainably feed an excess of 9 billion people by the year 2050. The organisation strives to create a community of young like minds that can go to their communities and conscientize them on food security issues while offering innovative solutions and preventive measures to the issues surrounding food security. To achieve this, TFF has ambassadors and participants all over the globe pushing awareness and collaborations with others sympathetic to the cause.
Heather Makufa is a TFF pre-selected Ambassador, whose interests in food security stem from its connectivity to poverty- a subject she is passionate about. She possesses a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Pretoria and a master’s degree in Applied Econometrics from Kingston University, London. She aspires to do her graduate research degree in developmental studies and focusing on food security, poverty and inequality.

2019 edition of Coke Studio Africa in Nairobi – Kenya,

Following a successful launch and the production of the 2019 edition of Coke Studio Africa in Nairobi – Kenya, The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled over 25 of Africa's talented artists set to feature on the upcoming new season dubbed 'Coke Studio Africa2019'. Music acts and producers drawn from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria and other countries across Sub-the production will set your mood right come next year, February 2019 –when the show hits TV screens across the continent.
As “Vimbada” Kenyan hitmaker Moji ShortBaba will be making his Coke Studio Africa debut alongside Naiboi, currently riding high on his smash hit single “2 In 1'' Kenyan hip-hop heavyweight tKhaligraph Jones, recently crowned Best rapper in Africa at 2018 AFRIMMA Awards will be making a return to the show for the second time. From Tanzania, BET award-winner Rayvanny and top bongo balladist Nandy will grace the show for the second time. Some exciting newcomers on the show from Tanzania includeHarmonize of the “Kwangaru'' hit fame and Juma Jux, the celebrated bongo R&B sensation and Mdee Music signee Mimi Mars.
Uganda will be represented by top award-winning diva, Sheebah, returning on the show for her second time. She will be joined by popular Ugandan music acts such as Fik Fameica and KingSaha.
A roaster of first timers on the show from Ethiopia includes celebrated songstress Mahlet, to seasoned crooners: Bisrat, Abush Zekele, Yared Negu andRophnan Nuri.
The West African flavour on the show this season will be injected by celebrated music producer GospelOnDeBeatz and Nigerian music stars Skales and Rudeboy (formerly of P Square) as they light up the stage with groundbreaking performances and hit records. Production of Coke Studio Africa 2019 is ongoing, with artist duos and music producers creating music that will flavour across the continent. It will include over 10original compositions and a unique Coke Studio Africa Christmas playlist set for Dec 2018.
Winky D will be representing Zimbabwe on the show paired with Messias from Mozambique – produced by Nigerian producer GospelOnDeBeat. The anticipated new season will be a ground-breaking performances different musical genre

Interview with Capital 100.4FM Radio Presenter Tariro (Tari-Anne stonya) Manamike

Capital 100.4FM Radio Presenter Tariro (Tari-Anne stonya) Manamike on her broadcasting journey and how she maintains a work-life balance.
Tariro Manamike is an ambitious young lady who was born and raised in Harare in 1986. The first-born in a family of 3, she boasts an impressive career working as a radio presenter, producer, motivational speaker, and a writer as well a marketer. We caught up with Tariro to learn about her inspirational journey.
Career background:
I write and produce stuff for radio and produce documentaries. I also write articles on gender and anything that really interests me. My career as a broadcaster started in December 2015. I went for auditions and went through the rigorous process and then I was selected to start in January 2016 so it's been two years now as a broadcaster, but I have experience in the print industry, the advertising industry as well, so mainly marketing is my forte but let's just say broadcasting happened to align with where I was at the right place, the right time.
On Career Challenges:
I can't really say that I have encountered many. The challenging part of it is people management. You meet people from various backgrounds and you need to be able to converse with them in a way that they feel comfortable, that is not intimidating but at the same time, you need to ask questions that are relevant. I have to remember that I am speaking on behalf of the thousands or millions of people that are listening that have certain questions that they need answers to. On a challenging day, you'll have a listener that will have the most random question or will make the most random contribution that will put you in a tight spot. But, it's part of the job so I wouldn't really call it a challenge.
Message to aspiring broadcasters who look up to me:
My message to those who would like to be like me is be yourself. Look up to people that you admire, people who inspire you but ultimately, know who you are and let that align with your core.
Maintaining family-life balance:
My job involves a lot of reading and it's a magazine show so I do interviews, I have discussions, I talk about things that area trending, current affairs, things that are happening in the paper, I talk about religion and all of this and the beauty of that is that these are everyday things that affect each and every one of us. When I'm preparing for my shows, I also consult my child who's the older one for his opinion, so he doesn't necessarily feel like I'm working, essentially I'm working and also parenting, educating and having the opportunity to discuss these things with him at the same time. For the little one, I always dedicate at least an hour every day where it's absolutely me and him and we are playing and there's nothing else- to remove distractions. I also have a lot of people who are around me who give me support and take the children off my hands so that I also have that me time balance.Tari-Anne stonya's magazine radio show airs on Capitalk FM 100.4 from 9am to 12midday.