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BancABC Zimbabwe, the local banking subsidiary of Pan African Banking Group – Atlas Mara, has officially made local dancehall artist Rodney Mashandure, popularly known as “Jah Master”, a brand ambassador for its popular local remittance service – City Hopper. City Hopper allows customers to instantly send US Dollars and Rands between cities in Zimbabwe through…
By Ronnie Chisamba The advent of Covid-19 has aggravated the plight of the industry and musicians. Despite the odds, committed and dedicated upcoming musicians are managing to make marks on the local music arena. Nineteen-year-old Tavonga Leo Magombedze – aka Leo Magozz – is one such artiste. Spiked Online Media’s Ronnie Chisamba (R.C) caught up…
By Chimeno Azriel His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to be the Guest of Honour at the launch of yet another new book by one prolific writer Elias Machemedze. Machemedze is set to launch another book entitled Herbert Chitepo this Friday. Machemedze who unveiled his Shona novel Moyo Inzenza last month has done it…
Harare – Zimbabwe’s talented singer/songwriter – Jonah Chivasa makes a welcome return to the mainstream music scene with yet another soulful track simply titled “Shh.” Featuring the talents of South African singing sensation Takie Ndou, the new single has plenty to enjoy. The new track draws much from Jonah’s personal life as he bids farewell…
By Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Writer) Prominent Afro-Chimurenga songstress Jane Stoevring Marimo has released her seventh album titled Simba Mukaka. Her latest 8-track offering which is accompanied by a video comprises tracks Nyika yakapfuma, Usaite dera, Nhamo yemumwe hairambirwe sadza, Moyo wekubereka, Kusiyana kwemabasa, Kutanda botso rekuda, Chiumbwa, and Simba Mukaka (title track). The album was…
With instant access to thousands of the best shows and movies, you can always find something thrilling to watch on DStv. From family feuds to finding love in a villa, our May line-up is filled with binge-worthy content that will have you cosying up on the couch and cancelling those social plans. Here are some…
DStv’s Africanews channel is celebrating its fifth anniversary, marking the event with special coverage of events in Africa over the past five years. The coverage also focuses on how the continent is trying to meet the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as looking at the hopes and aspirations of people across Africa for…
By Desire Tshuma Takawira Tagara, a Guruve born Mbira artiste has released his first album regardless of challenges induced by the global pandemic that has claimed millions. As Covid 19 is still taking a toll in other countries, Zimbabwe is doing better in following World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines strictly. As a result, President Emerson…
We are three episodes deep with Old Mutual Amazing Voices, Africa’s top 10 groups prepare to meet the judges. The first impression is everything! In the case of Old Mutual Amazing Voices, this definitely counts. The challenge is set, each group must introduce themselves through an Acapella song. Find out which group will leave the…
Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of premium entertainment content, premiered a new television series, Baby Drama on Wednesday 21st April. Baby Drama revolves around the lives of five women who deal with the reality of how a baby or – lack of one – will affect their lives. The new series which airs from 22:00 on Africa…
The Rooftop Promotions produced television series Chipo the Gift is taking a season break. The second season of the TV series carried 13 episodes screened on ZBCTV since January this year. The series had a huge viewership on both the national broadcaster and online (Rooftop Promotions YouTube channel). The production was done with support from…
Celebrating the conclusion of a successful second year for the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF). Despite the many obstacles of the past year, the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy’s Class of 2020 has graduated, at last, bringing 60 trained new professionals into the African pool of film-making talent. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice…
By Nimrod Ushe Bulawayo – The Geraldine Roche drama competition finals will be held this coming Saturday at Bulawayo Theatre from morning till noon. “This year’s finals will be held under numerous themes such as; Drugs, Peer pressure or fashionable, Internet, its advantages and disadvantages to society while aiming at introducing topics on ending Gender…
Season Two of the Old Mutual Amazing Voices singing competition is on its way to television screens across Africa from 11 April 2021, bringing cheer to a continent ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. Auditions for the second season started in October last year and saw over 500 online video entries. After an initial screening process,…
By Herzel Mushayabasa Gospel singer, Sebastian Magacha has released a new single called Shaina in which he features the Zvakanyanya hitmaker, Herman. The single, Shaina, is one of the tracks that Magacha’s new upcoming album contains along with videos as he is done with his recordings. In an interview with this publication, the Bhosvo hitmaker…
By Desire Tshuma Hon. Tinoda Machakaire, the Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, Arts, and Recreation has paid tribute to women who play a major role in the development of the arts industry and are able to gain a meaningful living and contribute to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) The remarks came to the fore…
Arts Correspondent When I think about the state of Zimbabwean musicians, my heart bleeds but looking closely at an incident that happened recently, I was made to think twice. Zimbabwe is home to some musicians with the finest ideas ever. Most of these musicians, though not popular like the so-called big 5, have the sharpest…
By Desire Tshuma As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc in the economy, Sarah Dee, a female artist has diversified into business ventures to cushion herself against the poverty induced by the pandemic Public performances in the arts industry have been put on hold since the inception of the Covid-19 lockdown in Zimbabwe in March 2020,…
By Herzel Mushayabasa All eyes will be on the 2021 edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA), with the nation waiting with curiosity to see who will walk away with the honors. The NAMAs are held every year to honour outstanding arts personalities, with nominees jostling for attention on the red carpet. However, due…
(Ibiza, Spain) – Colourful new Zimbabwean culture fashion brand ZimXcite is proud to announce that it has inked several international merchandising deals with local creatives under its Zim Arts division, a gig that will see these artists being able to sell their work or their branded merchandise to a global market. The development is a…
Herzel Mushayabasa Hip-hop star Tatenda Godknows Gumbo better known as ‘Dash The Rapkiller’ of Boss Tate Entertainment has released a remix of one of Soul Jah Love’s tracks following the recent passing of the Zimdancehall chanter. This track comes as a cover to Soul Jah Love’s latest trap song called ‘Handizi Blind’ that he released…
By Desire Tshuma Borrowdale-based young artist Willard Munemo and his band the Vakiridzo Express have released their first Sungura album with singles expected to bed released in August. Vakiridzo Express was formed in the year 2020 in Harare and comprises eight members. The founder of the band’s stage name is”Willo ” who has been in…
M-Net announced today it would broadcast ‘CBS PRESENTS OPRAH WITH MEGHAN AND HARRY’ featuring Oprah Winfrey as she sits down with Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for an intimate conversation. The interview will air on Monday, 8 March (19h30 CAT) on the M-Net DStv channel 102. Winfrey will speak with Meghan The…
By Ronnie Chisamba South Africa-based multi-genre artiste Mr. P (39) – real name Precious Hanya – officially released his first jiti single yesterday on social media platforms in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines meant to curb the spread of Covid-19. Titled Swederera, the track is one of the six songs on his…
DStv Premium customers now get Showmax at no extra cost. DStv Access, Compact and Compact Plus receive 50% off on Showmax subscription. DStv viewers in Zimbabwe now have access to the popular Showmax online streaming service, opening up a huge amount of viewing content to be enjoyed on smart TVs and other watching devices. Liz Dziva,…
By Ronnie Chisamba There is a brighter side about the late Soul Jah Love that many people were not privy to – his humbleness, Marshall Bimha – aka Wadis Gangsta Manager, has said. “Taimbonetsana zvekutorwa chaizvo but taizogadzirisana. (We used to argue to the point of fighting a lot but eventually, we would resolve our…
The Dzimbanhete Arts and Culture Interactions Trust’s All Afrika Village has remained resilient to the current Covid-19 lockdown, while it has maintained the lockdown measures by downing “hard tools” and remaining closed to the public. The team, which successfully pulled down the curtains on its Sounds of the Sacred Web Festival which was funded by…
By Charlotte Mutambara A Ghanaian television channel is being accused of breaching copyright for a locally produced film which it flighted without buying screening rights. King of Kings TV broadcasted Goodman on Kwese bouquet’s channel 024 on February 25. Goodman film’s multi-award-winning director Igi Matope confirmed the breach and said he was in the process…
By Tanaka Chidora The second half of my childhood was spent in Mbare. As Mbare citizens, we were at the receiving end of jokes by those who wanted to feel better about their achievements regardless of how small those achievements were. According to them, Mbare was that place where you had to take a bath…
One of the Zimdancehall and award-winning musicians, Soul Muzavazi Musaka who was popularly known with the stage name ‘Soul Jah Love’ has been declared a liberation hero. His hero status was confirmed Thursday afternoon by the Zanu PF Secretary for Administration Dr. Obert Mpofu. Communicating the development in a statement, Dr. Mpofu said, “His Excellency,…
The high quality of cameras on smartphones these days mean that you no longer need a professional camera in order to create a masterpiece video. This was proven at the 2020, 48 Hour Film Project competition, held in Durban, where 50 aspiring filmmakers were tasked with creating a short film over a weekend. The competing…
Famous traditional healer, Sekuru Banda has come to the rescue of comedian Kapfupi and other musicians struggling under the COVID-19-induced hardships by opening grocery shops and starting income generating projects for them. The initiative is part of Sekuru Banda’s extension of an olive branch to musicians who have gone for more than a year without…
By Joyce Mukucha The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has advised stakeholders in the cultural and creative sectors, sponsors and the nation at large that this year’s edition of the National Arts Merit Awards Legends at 40 (NAMA), which was scheduled for February 27 are set to be held on the 27th of March….
DStv is celebrating Give Kids A Smile Day on 5 February in the best way possible: by making more children smile with the ultimate kid’s entertainment! Liz Dziva, MultiChoice Zimbabwe’s Public Relations Publicity Manager said Give Kids A Smile Day is all about making sure children have access to the right dental care so that…
Realness Institute’s newest program, Episodic Lab, created in partnership with Netflix, has received an overwhelmingly positive response from members of the industry online and offline. The deadline has thus been extended for submissions. Online submissions will now close upon receiving 150 additional applications or on the 8 February 2021, whichever comes first. The Episodic Lab offers…
Rising gospel musician – Minister Lee Mugadza – is set to take the music industry by storm when he launches his third album titled ‘Jesu Aripo’. Minister Mugadza who is known for hits such as Chikwee, Adonai, Munoenda Nesu and many more will launch his new project ‘Juse Aripo’ virtually over the weekend. The South…
By Staff writer South Africa based musician – Nhlanhla Sibanda – popularly known as MuDealer, says he will not let the Covid-19 pandemic derail his progress in the music industry as he is set to release his third album titled ‘Bhera’. MuDealer who has been in the music industry since 2010 has been keeping himself…
By Fungayi Munyoro Talented Mutare-based gospel singer and songwriter Emmanuel Mari has dropped an exciting new single titled Ndione. Ndione was recorded at Heartland Studios in Harare and was produced by Blessing Masanga. In an interview, Mari explained the motivation behind the song as having been inspired by singles’ need for divine guidance. “The song…
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has paid tribute to former Education, Sports and Culture Minister Aeneas Chigwedere who sadly passed away on Friday. During his time as sports minister between 2001 and 2008, the game of cricket in the country was beset by a myriad of challenges including racial issues, player revolts and a battle for the…
By Staff Writer Upcoming music sensation – Davitah Chimombe – this past week released a hot single titled ‘Moyo Wangu’ which will be on his forthcoming debut album ‘Chakuma’. Davitah who is James Chimombe’s third-born child said his journey in the music industry has not been easy but he has been blessed to have received…
By Our Correspondent Storytelling, creativity, artistry, and self-expression are integral elements of the entertainment industry that plays a major role in shaping the way people think and act. The entertainment industry has long been used for its potential in crafting propaganda material and influencing the masses through subliminal messaging – and more often than not,…
James Bond fans can never get enough of 007, so DStv’s January bonus of a Bond pop-up channel will be welcome news. After to the massive success of last year’s M-Net Movies James Bond pop-up channel, and with the 25thfilm in the official 007 franchise due for release in April, M-Net is once again casting…
By Tsitsi Ndabambi China-based Zimbabwean songbird Brity Yonly dropped a new music video titled “Celebrate Life” which sends positive vibes to the viewer especially in this age where many have lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking of her new offering she had this to say, “I wrote this song to instill hope, happiness…
By Desire Tshuma South Africa based artist Blessing Muroti Gomo has called on his fellow colleagues in the music industry to venture into other businesses so as to survive during the Covid 19 lockdown. As the second wave of Covid-19 is taking it’s toll and forced Zimbabwe to go back to a 30-day lockdown, multi-talented musician-cum-business…
The mid-January slump is here and, for many of us, our get-up-and-go has got-up-and-left! Never fear, DStv is here with all the action you need to be motivated and ready to take on the rest of the year – just in time for Popcorn Day on the 19th. So, pop those kernels, take out your…
