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By Pulse Africa·25 September 2026·1 min

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Bagga, SaintFloew and Freeman HKD’s “Dai Maka Suffer” Climbs Zimbabwe Music Chart

This week, on rotation

Sabastian Magacha and Mukudzei Jr Release New Song “Madiro”

Saintfloew Set for Shoko Festival Debut

Nigel Tha Slick Pastor Leads Shoko Festival Comedy Night

Chipaz-Backed Bira reMbira Festival Returns to Harare