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By King Mura An exciting entertainment programme awaits revelers this Saturday at one of the buzzing joints in the capital. Dubbed ‘Soul Sessions’, the event is a brainchild of 20-year-old Lynn Ruvarashe Matsvimbo that caters to different art genres and will be held at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre in Eastlea. “Soul Sessions is an art…
Dendera crooner Sulumani Chimbetu has promised a flawless act this coming Friday in the capital. Sulu, as he is affectionately known by his legion of fans will be performing on Good Friday at Jasen Little Theatre According to the Dendera Kings manager, Calton Muparutsa, fans should brace for a ‘big’ treat from the ex-air force…
By Chimeno Azriel A number of poets from Creative Minds Alive recently released an anthology poetry book ECHOES OF AFRICA, a book that seeks to embrace all the ages and leaves the reader with the desire to want to read more poems. The 82-page book which was launched online and on other social media platforms…
By Arts Correspondent The rising songbird Feli Nandi will be performing at a popular joint in Harare on Friday. The music diva who burst on the music scene a few years after having been Mbeu and Mhodzi Tribe’s backing vocalist who has seen her solo career steadily rising will serenade her growing legion of fans…
By Herzel Mushayabasa Popular radio personality Tilder Moyo is among the prominent people featured when the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards South Africa (ZAA SA) honoured various people at a glittering awards ceremony held on Saturday night at The Venue Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. The 7th edition of ZAA SA was held in partnership with ZororoPhumulani…
“You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.” – Albert Camus We all have a long list of terms and conditions that define when we’ll be happy. But the truth is, the secret to lasting mental…
More than 90% of the goods traded internationally are shipped by sea, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, with maritime trade volumes set to triple by 2050. About 60% of those goods – everything from appliances to imported fruit – are packed in containers, while commodities such as oil or grains are…
The UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Arts and Recreation; the International Labour Organisation; and Nhimbe Trust will conduct a workshop on Artistic Freedom and Decent Work on 23 March 2022 in Harare. The workshop aims to create the conditions for the elaboration of a report…
Technically-talented professionals in the film and theatre world are vital participants in the industry, with their skills and creativity an essential ingredient in the mix that results in productions that entertain and motivate audiences. One such professional is DStv Shark, Mildred Moyo, a Bulawayo-born lighting designer whose input has transformed many theatrical shows into meaningful…
Can a woman with no detective experience and whose closest companion is her pet chicken solve a complicated murder investigation? That’s the question in Recipes for Love and Murder, the new small-town mystery series starting on M-Net this Sunday, 20 March at 20:00 CAT. Starring the award-winning Maria Doyle Kennedy (Outlander, Orphan Black, Kin) and Tony Kgoroge (Black…
One of the greatest threats to the international entertainment industry is piracy, now thought to be depriving the industry of as much as US$71 billion each year and now threatening millions of livelihoods and undermining the future of the industry. This massive loss of income is more than the gross domestic product of whole geographical…
Gwevedzi Afro Acoustics Band is performing this week at Theatre in the Park on the ‘Jazz and Soul Friday Night’ concert organized by Rooftop Promotions in partnership with Dollarbill Entertainment. The concert starts at 6 PM going down to 9 PM and the tickets are going for only $5 advance and $10 at the entrance….
The sky isn’t the limit for Batsirai Chigama who continues to shine on the literary scene. Batsirai Chigama (Zimbabwe) is a performer, poet, literary activist, and social commentator. The City of Asylum described her work as “surprising, shocking, and skillfully deliberate work,” and “a breath-taking embodiment of grief.” Chigama’s debut collection, “Gather The Children,” won…
DreamWorks – a vibrant and popular international television channel aimed at children and families will be launched on DStv later this month, adding to the range of entertainment available to subscribers. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva said DreamWorks would be added to the DStv platform from Friday March 18, bringing…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Kadoma-based multi-talented Rapper 1NO is set to release a new music project. Born Tafadzwa Takunda Dodzo, 1NO or DOIC (Destiny of One Child) as he is affectionately known by his legion of fans, said the project is nearing completion and will be availed to the fans as soon as he finishes…
Zimbabwe’s first Pay-Per-View platform Gateway Stream Music was named the Promoter of the Year 2022 at the prestigious National Arts Merits Awards. The event was held at the iconic Harare International Hotel & Conference Centre (HICC) over the weekend. “Promoter of the Year – Gateway Stream. An innovative company/ organization that has pioneered unique Arts…
By Lloyd Rabaya Renowned traditional gospel choir Dzika Mutumwa has promised their legion of fans a musical delicacy when they launch their 10th album in April. Also known as the International Apostolic Faith Mission Church Choir, the 11-member group has over the years managed to touch many souls, heal and preach through their music. Formed…
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its customers’ television viewing experience and offer Zimbabweans content that resonates with them, MultiChoice is excited to announce the launch of 3Ktv, a Zimbabwean channel, on DStv. From 28 February 2022, DStv Zimbabwe subscribers will be able to watch 3Ktv on Channel 293. The channel will broadcast content…
Theatre in the Park presents its first piece of theatre in 2022 with the play ‘Rendition of Les Miserables’ by Geraldine Roche Drama from Bulawayo this week on Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th of February from 5:30 PM to 7 PM. The admission is $5 and tickets are available in both Harare and…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Veteran musician and songwriter Macwillis Foster Khamanga popularly known in the music circles as Mafokofoko says the music industry in this country has the potential to scale to greater heights. Speaking during an online interview with this publication, the Gweru-born maestro noted that despite the adverse challenges that mar the…
Entertainment Writer Music icon and bassist Alick Macheso will tomorrow headline a major concert in the capital, where he is expected to put up a scintillating performance before an audience starved of live performances for quite a while on account of successive Covid-19 lockdowns. An array of local artistes is also expected to perform at…
Entertainment Writer Popular preacher and gospel musician, Prophet T Freddy has unveiled a new single, accompanied by a video titled I Wanna Cry (Lamentations of a prophet). The 3:29 mins track which was produced by Naxo Films in Harare is reminiscent of the hit Ndirikurwadziwa which the cleric did a year ago after his church…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Upcoming ZimDancehall artiste, King Jae, has released Valentine’s Day song to celebrate Zimbabwean women. In an interview with this publication, King Jae, born James Manama, said the single ‘Zimbo Girl’ is to appreciate the love and beauty of Zimbabwean women hence the timing of the release on Valentine’s Day. “The song, Zimbo…
By Ronnie Chisamba Music teacher-cum-musician, Evans Mapfumo – aka Pfumela – represented Zimbabwe by performing at the prestigious Saiti za Busara Festival in Zanzibar, Tanzania, last Friday evening. Running from the 11th to the 13th of February, the event was held at the Old Fort Main Stage. The three-day music festival saw musicians…
After last week’s live Sunday eviction show saw two new housemates join the Big Brother Mzansi season 3 house and no one leaving, this evening was double elimination, with Rethabile Potsane aka Dinkybliss and Mvelo Ntuli voted out of Biggie’s house. Affectionately known as ‘Miss Twerk’, Dinkybliss told host Lawrence Maleka that “the Housemates were just…
One of the sons of the late veteran musician Biggie Tembo is going to be hosting a show tomorrow (Friday) in Harare. The last born son of Biggie Tembo, Eriah is not relenting in keeping the ‘Simbimbino-hitmaker’s legacy alive as on Friday he is set to treat music lovers to a ‘memorable’ musical show. “I…
By Ronnie Chisamba Celebrated singer, songwriter, and musician, Gemma Griffiths officially released her second E.P on social media platforms on Friday last week. Titled ‘A Girl from Harare’, the E.P is a 9-track offering. Kwale, Don’t Worry, Raspberry, Just my luck, City life (featuring Fresh Like UHHH), Weather, Tipontinto (featuring Lioness), Down and…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Upcoming Zimdancehall artiste Darlington Kanodeweta – AKA Ninja Chrispley is set to drop a new single titled “Muchiriko here baba kumarimuka.” In an online interview with this publication, the talented singer revealed that the single is now ripe and is to be released soon. Ninja Chrispley entered the music arena…
Zimbabwean film-making teams are being invited to join an online workshop on all aspects of production, to be hosted by M-Net and MultiChoice. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva said the workshop would be run on Tuesday, February 1, with the deadline for registration the previous day, Monday, January 31. “The workshop is…
Theatre in the Park and Dollarbill Entertainment are continuing with their musical concert; ‘The Jazz and Soul Friday Night’ with their first offer this year being Albert Nyabinde who will be performing this Friday the 28th of January 2022. The concert will be happening between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM at Theatre in the park…
Some of the filmdom’s biggest male stars are featured in a pop-up channel running on DStv from January 21 to February 6. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva said the M-Net Movies Men of Action channel would run a series of top-rate action films, with some of the most admired ‘hard men’…
By DStv Popcorn Day on 19 January is a fun annual celebration of our all-time favourite snack that we love to crunch on alongside a chilling thriller, side-splitting comedy, or tear-jerker. Some of us are even guilty of popping a bag of popcorn as a last-minute dinner when we couldn’t be bothered to whip up…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Patricia Banda aka Miss Tee, a 29-year-old female Zim dancehall artiste is finding it difficult to rise to stardom in the music industry due to lack of financial resources. The talented singer has so far failed to make a breakthrough since launching her professional music career in 2014. Born in Harare…
Pan-African entertainment company MultiChoice (MultiChoice.com) has further expanded its hyperlocal offering with the launch of two new TV channels – Maningue Magic and Kwenda Magic – for audiences in Mozambique and Angola respectively. The group’s long-established hyperlocal strategy is a multi-pronged, hybrid approach combining local content acquisition, local production, and the development of local content…
By Marlvin Ngiza An upcoming gospel arstiste, Dorcas Moyo expressed satisfaction in her efforts in the music industry in 2021. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, the artiste said despite the hindrances brought about by the Covid -19 pandemic, the year 2021 was saturated with grace and has seen her claiming top positions on many radio…
By T-Hustle The Year 2021 is dusted now and let me sum it in 3 words, “tough but interesting”. For the record, l have made it a tradition that each year on my birthday (7 January), l formulate strategies about the coming year. l set out my resolutions for the new year and hopefully l…
By Chimeno Azriel A Bulawayo-based poet launched his debut poetry book which carries heavy and acceptable messages that leave the reader with a life-changing mindset. Mr. Fortune Munsaka, who released his 43 Poetry novel and his collection announced his arrival on the literary scene with a soul searching collection. The launch was done virtually and…
By Ronnie Chisamba Chinhoyi – Fungai Kativhu aka T-Hustle (The Great One), hip-hop’s man of the moment celebrated his 31st birthday in style at a private ceremony, surrounded by close family and friends yesterday. Dressed in his symbolic Arab attire, the musician blew out the candles on the cake which was custom made and designed…
By Goodwell Kazingizi Harare-based Zimdancehall artiste Empress Massina (31), real name Ericah Sabi, strongly believes marginalization is a major impediment to the success of female artistes in her genre. The young musician shared her thoughts during a recent online interview with this publication. Empress Massina is of the opinion that female Zimdancehall musicians…
By Lovemore Chazingwa in Kadoma Seasoned Zimdancehall chanter Seh Calaz is rolling Kadoma into the New Year as he takes his act to The Odyssey Bar and Restaurant come December 31. In a show dubbed “Mabhanditi New Year Shut Down Party”, Calaz is expected to bring the house down, come New Year’s Eve. The Mabhanditi…
By Lovemore Chazingwa in Kadoma The entertainment space has not been the same since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. From the time the first national lockdown was pronounced by His Excellency, no one imagined the longevity of the restrictions. Some thought, as all wanted to believe, that it was a short stabbing spear. Alas!…
By Ronnie Chisamba An upcoming dance group, ADC Crew scooped the inaugural Mr. P Best Dance Group Award at the finals of this year’s Zim Talent Running under the theme: “Raising awareness against drug abuse.” The event was held on Friday, at Harare Gardens’ Theatre in the Park. The purpose of the talent show…
The recently-held 21st edition of the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) which ran from the 8th to the 11th of December, under the theme “Owning Our Story” was a new and different experience, with a lot of lessons for the young festival team. The keywords drawn from the festival were: “adaptability in the face of…
By Chimeno Azriel All is set for the Dare Rana Gwenyambira unified mbira Melody set for this week in Norton with Dubbed DZEPAMVURA MBIRA ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL, which will feature mbira players and instrumentalists from various regions who were in the boot camp for the past month. Speaking to the Project Manager Mr Kandororo, he said…
By Ronnie Chisamba South-African based multi-genre musician and entrepreneur, Precious Hanya popularly known as Mr P is sponsoring a music award in an effort to inspire budding artistes. Mr P’s inaugural award will be presented to the best dance group at the finals of the Zim Talent Show. Aimed at raising awareness against drug abuse…
