‘Bhonzo’s Fall From Riches, Fame, Partying, Drinking To Begging’

  Featuring on local and international films earned Lawrence Banda (who later changed his name to Lawrence Simbarashe) popularity that opened floodgates to fame and fortune. He became a darling of many companies as they engaged him for adverts and that time he bought a fleet of nice cars and used to live lavishly, according to close relatives. Simbarashe became known as “Mudhara Bhonzo” after his lead role in the famous “Timmy naBhonzo” television series…

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Destitute Bhonzo Receives Food, Clothes, Blankets And US$245 Donation

photo From left Timothy “Timmy” Tapfumaneyi, Thomas “CST” Chizhanje, Lawrence “Bhonzo” Simbarashe and MP Psychology Maziwisa The name Lawrence Simbarashe evokes a string of humorous memories in the minds of many Zimbabweans who are in love with comedy. Simbarashe played the character Bhonzo in yesteryear comedy series “Bhonzo Nechikwata”. The series brought the actor, broadcaster and advertiser to fame. He was known for his comic lines and his outstanding powerful voice was unmistakable. The voice…

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