NEW: Madzibaba Zakaria Was a Principled Artiste and Role Model — Government

NEW: Madzibaba Zakaria was a principled artiste and role model — Government

Tafadzwa Zimoyo Zimpapers Entertainment Editor DEPUTY Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Emily Jesaya has described sungura legend Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zakaria as a principled artiste, disciplined mentor and rare role model whose life set a powerful standard for Zimbabwe’s arts sector. Speaking at Zakaria’s funeral service held at Chibuku Stadium in Chitungwiza, Deputy Minister Jesaya said the veteran musician’s legacy extended far …

Nicholas Zakaria Burial Preparations Underway

Zimbabwean music icon Nicholas ‘Madzibaba’ Zakaria is set to be buried on Sunday, December 15, 2025. Preparations for the funeral are actively underway in Harare. The sungura music legend’s passing has plunged the Zimbabwean arts community into mourning. His family and colleagues are organizing a memorial service prior to the burial. The Zimbabwean music fraternity is grappling with the loss of Nicholas Zakaria, an influential figure in the sung…