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EbonyLife and Sony Pictures Television (“SPT”) yesterday announced ÀLÓ, a brand-new writers initiative offering a unique platform for writers of African heritage. The word “ÀLÓ” is from the Yoruba language and translates as ‘once upon a time’. Just like with those words which have opened countless stories for hundreds of years, this is the beginning…
Shoko Festival, Zimbabwe’s longest-running urban culture festival, came alive yesterday! Shoko Festival 2021 will be a completely virtual festival and will run over 6 days from the 20th – 25th September including diverse programming with different events every night. The festival will be live-streamed on Shoko Festival Facebook and YouTube. The headline acts at…
The African continent is known for its beautiful landscapes, diverse and colourful people, as well as its rich history. This beautiful place forms the foundation of who we are, how we live our lives, and which values we stand by. It goes without saying that because we are so different to the rest of the…
Shoko Festival has partnered with the Netherlands Embassy to present a cutting edge spoken word programme for its 2021 edition. This year’s festival running under the theme ‘‘Shoko Universe’ is set to present a unique Holland – Zimbabwe collaboration for its spoken word programme as well as an innovative poetry journey. Lost – A Spoken…
By Chimeno Azriel As time draws nearby for the historic first-ever Mbira Orchestra ensemble, all is going well according to the plan for the mbira instrumentalists and drums (ngoma) players to be in the boot camp this summer. According to the Project Manager Mr Valiant Kandororo, the orchestra project has been boosted by the availability…
60 new students are part of the 3rd cohort selected for a 12-month fully-funded academic programme Two Zimbabweans are among the 60 aspiring film-makers from across Africa who have been selected for skills development in the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy training year 2021-2022. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said Yvonne Feresu…
By Ronnie Chisamba Celebrated local reggae and Afrotonic musician Fuzzy L(real name Mahzul Wahab Fazilahmed) recently made history when he was chosen as the first brand ambassador for The Wekah, a local company that manufactures premium cleaning products. The 42-year-old Harare-based artiste’s appointment came with the approval and blessings of Nikita Mayer (28), the…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Popular Afrojazz artiste, Maizon Tazvitya is going to perform his latest offering, Karwiyo Kaya at the Munich-Harare Arts Gathering(MUHAG) tomorrow and the song is about how the Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on his budding career among many other turmoils. Speaking to this publication, the ‘Majurumbwe’ hit-maker said he penned…
Shoko Festival has announced its 11th Edition running from the 20th to 25th of September 2021. Zimbabwe’s longest-running festival of urban culture will be running under the theme ‘Shoko Universe’ and will be a fully virtual experience streamed on Facebook & YouTube. “As an answer to the times we are living in, this year we…
A music video that effectively communicates the messages, themes, and thrust of the song on the show is now – perhaps more than ever before, the make-or-break feature of that piece of music. And this, according to leading filmmaker Andy Cutta, is why music videos must be carefully crafted, well made, and given as…
Idols SA fans should brace themselves for an exciting line-up of celebrities, who are set to add some pizzazz when they join Unathi Nkayi and Randall Abrahams as guest judges every week!! As the competition now advances to live auditions with the top 16 contestants left to sing it out for the coveted grand prize,…
By Chimeno Azriel The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe is working on reviving the arts industry through the resuscitation of the Arts Development Fund, the institution’s Deputy Director Mr Josiah Kusena has revealed. The deputy director made the remarks during the Creative Talk Show held last week. “The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe is on…
By Chimeno Azriel Multi-talented Marondera based poet Munashe “Chamapezi” Dhliwayo aims at reaching all ages with his poems and novels as he tries to send the message about social life. The poet-cum-writer is riding high with the release of his Shona novel this year and some anthologies of Shona poetries. During an interview with this…
By Elvis Dumba A Banket-based artist has produced a ten-track album which is expected to make waves as the music is similar to that of Mukudzei Mukombe popular known by the stage name Jah Prayzer. The album by Smart Sojah, born Honest Sani aged 27 titled “mweya unoyera” is expected to make a mark on…
There’s something about local reality shows that make them a crowd favourite. Maybe it’s the fact that they highlight the hilarious craziness of other families, making you appreciate yours more. Or maybe it’s because you are left feeling inspired after watching people follow their dreams and win at life. Whatever the reason may be, we’ve got…
By Marlvin Ngiza Societies have been warned against abusing traditional practices such as “chimutsamapfihwa” which is seen as a perpetrator of child marriages when it is done the wrong way. Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers Association (ZINATHA) President George Kandiero urged societies to change such beliefs and respect the rights of children. Kandiero added that the…
Nigeria’s EbonyLife Studios and Will Packer Productions have partnered to develop an untitled project based on the Bloomberg article “The Fall of the Billionaire Gucci Master” by Evan Ratliff. The rights were won after a highly contested derby by several producers and are now set up at Universal Pictures. Writer discussions are ongoing and progressing quickly. The…
By Farai Chirimumimba I am reminded of the opening statement by U.S Supreme Court Justice John Stevens emotional dissent on (George W) Bush v. (Albert “Al”) Gore 2000 presidential election challenge which read: “Although we may never know with complete certainty the identity of the winner of this year’s presidential election, the identity of the…
Upcoming Afro-fusion musician Tichaona Gozho, affectionately known as Mdhara Gozho in entertainment circles, has opened up on his musical sojourn leading to the recording of the hit single ‘Dzihwa Mupengo’ (Coronavirus), the Covid-19 pandemic which has gripped the entire world bringing with it new ways of life. Born on 10 September 1982 at St Theresa…
The BBNaija Shine Ya Eye housemates had their first Head of House challenge with Peace emerging as the winner. The Head of House (HoH) challenge is the first task of every week and is considered one of the most important tasks in the BBNaija show as it grants the winner immunity from the week’s evictions. Like…
With an eye on making sure musicians are given what they need to succeed in their careers, Edith weUtonga is a musician with a mission. The increasingly popular guitarist has recently been elected vice president of the International Federation of Musicians, a role that will help her as she works towards a stimulating, fair and…
By Elvis Dumba A fast-rising local gospel artist Mawamba Bunjira and top South Africa-based Luyanda Ramatswi are riding on the success of their single collaboration which is making waves on South African radio stations and has been making inroads on the Zimbabwean music scene. The single which is simply titled ‘Prayer’ is a collaboration between…
By Marlvin Ngiza Music Manager, Archford “Tirimusango Wenje” Guvuriro who works with Chief Shumba has challenged Zimbabweans to unite and resist cultural imperialism by western countries. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, Wenje encouraged people to bring up their children by teaching them the importance of culture. “In order to preserve our culture, parents…
By Chimeno Azriel Zimbabwe’s Visual artists have been urged to embrace digitization as a way to market their artworks especially during this era of the Covid 19 pandemic. These remarks were made during the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland East and Manicaland’s Cultural exchange program held virtually. The Visual Arts Workshop deliberated on the…
By Chimeno Azriel The Kadoma-born Tracy Migeri aspires to embrace African Contemporary art in order to portray, convey and present her mind through her artworks. The self-taught artist said that her contemporary art is the fusion of culture in the past and the present. An affiliate of Dzepamvura Mbira Art Centre, Tracy started art at…
Shot on location in KwaZulu Natal and Johannesburg, the captivating African crime-drama thriller Reyka, starts its eight-episode season on M-Net (channel 102 on DStv) at 8pm. The new season will also be made available on DStv App and Catch Up. South African actress Kim Engelbrecht (The Flash/Dominion) plays Reyka Gama and acclaimed British actor Iain Glen (Game of Thrones/Downton Abbey) stars as …
By Chimeno Azriel The Kadoma-based upcoming musician, Isheanesu” Minister” Pewula is set to release a video off his latest single gospel song titled ” Shoko RaMwari” released last month. His single offering was recorded at Zing Legacy Studio in Kadoma. The singer is shooting his video in Kadoma with the assistance of Natty Solomon…
By Chimeno Azriel A Chinhoyi-based upcoming visual artist, Ian “Lenso Art” Shumba has set his eyes on becoming one of the best pencil drawers in the art industry as long as he lives. The young upcoming visual artist is gifted in drawing. Spiked Online Media tracked him for an interview at his base in Chinhoyi….
Celebrated Nigerian filmmaker, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Mo Abudu, has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, (Oscars), as one of 29 producers, and the only African and Nigerian in this category. Abudu, who is CEO and Chairwoman of EbonyLife Media which includes EbonyLife TV, EbonyLife Studios, EbonyLife Films, EbonyLife…
Zimbabwe’s The Unveiled fell short at the last hurdle of the pan-African Old Mutual Amazing Voices 2021, which were won by South African group Hush SA. Hush SA won the top prize of US$100, 000 at the spectacular finale on Sunday evening. The Unveiled were the only remaining music group from Zimbabwe after the other…
To deepen cultural relations between Zimbabwe and the United States of America, Leonard “DJ Drummer B” Ware was yesterday presented with the Spirit of Detroit Award by councilwoman Janee’ Ayers and the members of the Detroit City council. Kumbulani Zamuchiya, the Co-founder, and Director at Zimbabwe Cultural Centre of Detroit said he was pleased by…
Without a doubt, Africa is home to some amazing entertainment. From much-loved series to showstopping productions, there’s so much that our continent has to offer the entertainment industry, and that also extends to making the world laugh. Let’s celebrate our local comics by shining a spotlight on four African comedians who are making waves. Trevor…
• Three months of paid skills development • Mentored by a story artist from Oscar-winning animated feature films • Open to African citizens; deadline 23 July 2021 Triggerfish yesterday announced their call for entries for a pan-African Story Artist Lab sponsored by Netflix. Shortlisted applicants will have three months of paid skills development with international industry experts. Nathan…
Top musician, Jah Prayzah will be releasing a potentially smashing album in the near future. The artist has been busy in the studio despite his busy schedule. On 16 June, on the Day of the African Child, he launched a jingle on behalf of UNICEF Zimbabwe to help promote the Learning Passport. The jingle has…
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa A budding artist, Tapiwa Isaac Bandire has released a song which he believes is a therapy to the ravaging effects of the Covid-19 virus. Speaking to this publication, Bandira popularly known as Taneqo said the single ‘Asbuyel’muva’ is an Amapiano track and is meant to comfort people in the wake of the…
Nigerian Idol S6 is gradually coming to an end and the top five contestants are ready to battle it out for the top spot. Last night’s show was themed pop versus jazz and the contestants were required to perform a song from each genre. Over the course of the week, the contestants made a visit…
By Chimeno Azriel Zimbabwe’s Mbira orchestra is set to assemble and record songs in a historical first. Thirty artists comprising twenty-one mbira players and nine traditional instrumentalists are expected to assemble and play the instruments together. Dzepamvura Mbira Art Centre is spearheading the project which will see Mbira Artists playing at the same time. The…
By Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Writer) SUNGURA musician Lovemore Nerudzo aka Lovezh appears to have strengthened his foothold in the showbiz industry in the Southern Africa region, judging by the airplay his latest track “Bhaureni” commands across various radio stations in Southern Africa. Now one of the most popular songs on DHT Africa Fm radio, among…
Angela Chirenda Rugara aka “Pikitayi the Poet” is set to launch her debut Poetry book titled EMOTIONAL EVOLUTION at Twinlakes Methodist Church in Zimbabwe this Saturday in Norton. The 69-year-old Poet started writing poetry in 2019 under the mentorship of award-winner, Tawanda ” VaChikepe” Chikepe. She has gathered a record of poems in the book…
By Nyaradzo Group Madam Boss: She depicts boldness and confidence Sahwira Wear is the new kid on the block, engaging all people from different walks of life. Clients, friends, and family continue to showcase how they can accessorise and bring out life through Sahwira Wear. It depicts boldness, confidence, and loyalty thus giving emphasis to…
Performing arts organisations are benefitting from a digital skills up-scaling program that is being rolled out by Vuka Afrika with funding from Culture Fund (CF) and is supported by the European Union (EU). Instigated as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, the program is part of the creative actions project. The Mash West leg…
Enthuse Afrika contends that digital storytelling holds unlimited possibilities in the development of media literacy and cultural competency. When harnessed with the pithy authenticity of one’s inherent identity, it is an indispensable tool that safeguards diverse creative and cultural expression as it engages the society in critical thinking, development of cultural competency, and finding their…
The pan-African initiative is searching for 60 aspiring film and TV creatives to be part of the Class of 2022. Now approaching its third year, the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy is thrilled to announce calls for applications for its sought-after film and TV training programme! Applications are open from 1 June to 30 June 2021 and…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITER PROMINENT sungura music maestro Lovemore “Lovezh” Nerudzo and the Brave Stars have released a new single track titled Bhaureni. Bhaureni is a love story that captures a young lady emotionally pleading with her lover (Bhaureni) to marry her and not to waste her time. The single, which features Shinsoman, is already making waves…
UNHERALDED but steadily rising South Africa-based Zimbabwean-born Hip Hop musician Majik ‘N’ Money real name Eugene Nyasha Tendengu has announced the coming of his next album, Workaholic, with a release date set for May 30. The Cape Town-based rapper said the 12 track album is a product of long and sleepless nights in and out…
