By Joyce Mukucha Zimdancehall producer DJ Fantan whose real name is Arnold Kamudyariwa, Chillspot Records co-founder Levelz (Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe) and Simbarashe Chanachimwe known as Dammer have been granted bail this afternoon. The three were given a sentence of six months imprisonment before the magistrate conditionally suspended six months. They were arrested on January 4…
By Joyce Mukucha Stiff lockdown measures imposed by the government to curtail the spread of the vicious Covid-19 global pandemic have not spared the music industry as it necessitated the adoption of safe practices, and among others discouraging gatherings or holding of live events. The Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) ceremony that was scheduled to take…
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…
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…
By Joyce Mukucha The Covid-19 pandemic which has seen cases and deaths surging every day making Zimbabwe a hotspot of the virus has hugely affected a local traditional dance group called Frankton Light School of Arts (FLISA) which was supposed to perform in Spain Arts Festival as Zimbabwean representatives. In an interview with Zimpapers Television…
Many old favourites from discontinued British-content channels have been brought back to other DStv channels to keep fans linked to shows and actors they enjoy. Said Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe: “As promised when ITV Choice and BBC First were discontinued last year, a number of popular programmes from those…
By Ronnie Chisamba Popular hip-hop star Fungai Kativhu (30) – aka T-Hustle – proposed to his girlfriend Tinotenda Zhou (24) at a colourful event in the resort city of Victoria Falls on the first of this month. The occasion was witnessed by invited friends and family members, in line with the World Health Organization’s stipulated…
The late popular comedian Lazarus Boora popularly known as Gringo is still alive thanks to the revival of his legacy, which is being resuscitated by famous traditional healer Sekuru Banda. Gringo is a televised comedy in which Boora was the lead character who entertained people while educating them about contemporary issues around family affairs, love,…
By Joyce Mukucha As 2020 is winding up with everyone embracing the holiday season mood, the Young Feminist Fund (FRIDA) stands in festive solidarity as it urges everyone to spread love and holiday cheer through the powerful gift of ‘giving’ especially to the less privileged ones. In this year of social distancing where the world…
Cassava Fintech International (CFI), developers of the all-in-one Sasai super App, have unveiled a Christmas promotion for its Zimbabwean users offering Sasai Watch and Sasai Moments for free over the entire festive period, until January 15, 2021. CFI, which last Friday launched Sasai Watch at a virtual media event, announced last yesterday it was offering…
By Ronnie Chisamba A South Africa-based Zimbabwean teacher and musician, Trust Moyo (47) – aka The Teacher – is making noticeable strides in the development of the music industry in the neighbouring southern state. The revelation was made by media platforms that highlight the achievements of Delta Park School – the school at which Moyo…
Zimbabwe has a strong football heritage. This is proudly shared with the world through the international broadcasts of local games as well as through participation in African and global football tournaments, all of which are televised by MultiChoice’s Zimbabwe’s SuperSport channels. Zimbabweans too, get to enjoy the very best of world football here at home…
By Desire Tshuma In a first in Zimbabwean music industry history, Blessing Muroti Gomo’s launch of a triple album in Harare left fans mesmerised and clamouring for more. It was fireworks at Christ Unveiling Ministries church in the central business district of Harare where the Muroti Movement launched triple albums at once in a highly…
December is usually one of the busiest periods for Zimbabwe’s tourism hub of Victoria Falls, with typical hotel occupancies of around 90%. This year, following the downturn in tourism as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism community has been hard hit. Businesses, livelihoods, and local communities have all been impacted. In an extraordinary…
By Staff Reporter A week rolls by and we are nearing Christmas, one of the most valued time on the calendar where almost everyone has special plans to celebrate the day in style. It is the period where families look forward to reuniting and spend unforgettable experiences and moments together. What makes the holiday unique…
By Joyce Mukucha It has emerged that a local multitalented woman, wife, comedian, and former gospel singer, Tyra Chikocho affectionately known as Madam Boss is visioning big as she plans to start her own media house. A once housemaid who grew up going back and forth between Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital city, and rural areas is…
By Desire Tshuma Blessing Muroti Gomo and the Anointed Singers band on Saturday 19 December is set to launch triple albums in Harare with several top gospel artists gracing the event. Blessing Muroti Gomo is a Zimbabwean born gospel artist who is currently based in South Africa. He has been in the music industry for…
By Lorraine Muwuya The music career seems rosy for Terrence Mpakula, the real name for South Africa-based Zimbabwean music producer professionally known as Dr. Dread Dr. Dread started music as a young boy where he joined the marimba band while in grade 4 at Shiriyedenga Primary School in Glen Norah and was then privileged to…
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The MultiChoice Talent Factory collaborates in support of United Nations campaign urging everyone to #PledgeToPause Seven short films aimed at combating COVID-19 misinformation have been produced by the 2020 cohort of the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy, putting the talents of young African filmmakers to work on one of the biggest challenges of our time. The…
By Edward Major Kuyipa “If music be the food of love then play on,” so remarked the “Bard UponAvon” William Shakespeare, playwright and poet. A 26 year old musician cum playwright cum director in the tradition of the Bard Upon Avon and Spike Lee is invading the Zimbabwean arts industry this festive season, like a…
ABOUT 5 000 local and international athletes are expected to take part in this year’s Econet Victoria Falls Marathon on Sunday, now easily one of Africa’s largest marathons. This year the popular event, which normally takes place in June or July, is being held virtually on December 13, due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19…
By Desire Tshuma Sungura king Lucky Kumene and the Power Express band on Saturday last week launched his fourth album ”Kavhiri Kendege” in a private venue at Harare Gardens. ”I was inspired by the late sungura legends Leonard Tembo and Tongai Moyo whom I loved their beat at a very tender age. I grew up…
By Ronnie Chisamba Upcoming Afro-fusion-contemporary musician Chipo Prudence Manyika Pasi (31) recently added weight to the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) with the release of her debut track titled Munamato Wangu. The official launch of the song coincided with the 16 days campaign against GBV. Complimented with a video, the track has a touch of…
You might want to stock up on some snacks because DStv is bringing the whole family to the couch this festive season. Liz Dziva, Public Relations and Publicity Manager for MultiChoice Zimbabwe said “No matter when you like to get in your TV time, with a long line-up of entertainment for all ages showing at…
By Ronnie Chisamba Afro-jazz artiste Philip Astoni Zulu (38) – aka Phil Zulu – is scheduled to release his latest single, Chirimuninga, on the 8th of December. Phil made the announcement to his fans and music followers, on social media earlier yesterday. “The expected date for the official launch of Chirimuninga – my latest offering…
After too long, international cricket is back on the SuperSport calendar with a short, sharp tour by England in South Africa to remind us what we’ve been missing. On Friday, the first of three T20 internationals will be played, with South Africa hosting the tourists in Cape Town. The broadcast will start at 17:30 on…
Actors are not only entertainers but are also role models for a great many members of the public, so their professional and private lives should be exemplary, according to Zimbabwean actor Arnold Gara. Well-known as an actor in such productions as the TV series Wenera, as well as a singer, Gara has set various career…
Master classes focused on production of reality crime television shows are to be facilitated for students of the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academies by the thematic TV channel CBS Justice. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe said a partnership between the MultiChoice Group and AMC Networks International UK and ViacomCBS, had set…
Applications are already coming in from musically-gifted Zimbabweans for the second season of one of Africa’s biggest televised talent searches, Old Mutual Amazing Voices. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said entry for applications opened on October 28, with huge interest among people keen to win the grand prize of US$100 000….
Bulawayo-based Afro Jazz/Gospel star Vuyolwethu Ngwenya who is fondly known in the music circles as Vuyo Brown will be taking part in the ongoing Music in Africa Live hosted by Rooftop Promotions’ Theatre in the Park. Ngwenya is among three local artists selected to perform at this event and her performance will be the second…
By Shamaine Nyamutswa The late business mogul and socialite Genius ‘Ginimbi’ Kadungure received a befitting send-off by Zimbabweans from all walks of life as he was laid to rest yesterday at his mansion in Domboshava. The famous socialite breathed his last following a high-speed car accident he had along Borrowdale Road in which his Rolls…
Get to know the poets behind the remarkable promo: Mumbi Macharia, Lebohang Masango, and Chika Jones as they share their journey in storytelling As Africa’s most loved storyteller, MultiChoice is committed to showcasing the continuously evolving journey of African creative greats as we tell the stories of our past, present, and future. We are humbled…
Cassava Fintech International (CFI) has extended its #African&Talented promotion to November 29, 2020, due to public demand. The talent show promotion, which seeks to identify and support talent across the continent, was initially launched in September on the Sasai App. But, according to the company, it has been hugely popular leading to the decision to…
By Anyway Yotamu The Time is Now to find the best voices in Africa. Online entries to Old Mutual Amazing Voices Season 2 opened on 28 October 2020 with a grand prize of US$100 000 up for grabs. This Pan-African acapella singing competition is searching for talented unsigned singing groups from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and…
By Ronnie Chisamba South African-based Afro-jazz musician and business entrepreneur Precious Hanya (38) – aka Mr. P – has said the death of popular comedian Gringo (real name Lazarus Boora) is a big loss to the country’s arts industry. The statement was part of Mr. P’s condolence message to the Boora family and the nation….
Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Writer) AFRO-FUSION crooner Nicholas Mazvazva and the Oceanic Breeze Band is set to release a new album before year-end, just in time for the festive holidays. Titled Chipo Changu/ Isipho Sami, the 10-track album was produced and mastered by JD at All On One Music studio in Harare. The new offering comprises…
By Ronnie Chisamba Chitungwiza-born sungura musician Herbert Majeke (37) – aka Herbert Majeke Kangara – officially released his latest single track, Kudzinga Hope, on the first of this month ahead of the proposed launch of his 4-track album, titled Dzinochangamutsa, next week. Kudzinga Hope is a Shona term that literally translates to keeping alert according…
By Ronnie Chisamba Popular reggae and Afrotonic artiste Manzul Wahab Fazilahmed (42) – aka Fuzzy L – dedicated the official release of the much-awaited video for the track Morning Come to his late father. Fuzzy L made the announcement at the launch of the video on social media, on the 4th of this month. The…
LitFest Harare, the annual international literature festival, has announced the theme and dates for the 2020 edition of this extravaganza. Running under theme, “Ars Longa, Vita Brevis – Art is Long, Life is Short,” this year’s festival will run from 25 to 28 November. The festival will be held mostly virtually, but with a few…
The Music In Africa Foundation has announced the grant recipients of the Music In Africa Live (MIAL) project, which was developed to support musicians to earn an income from digital live performances while also supporting capacity-building projects that develop critical skills among professionals using digital means. A total of 23 applications were selected by the MIAL jury, 17 of which…
It’s always a great time to binge on our favourite horror and thriller classics. Monsters, ghouls, and phantoms not only get the heart pumping, but they might also offer up some cuddling opportunities with your crush or partner and some are great for quality time with your family. In anticipation of all the jump-scares and…
By Sowell Chikwari (Entertainment Reporter) Yesteryear music great Paradzai Mesi of the Njerama Boys appears to be back in form and is busy in the studio working on a new video for the song Wedenga off the album Zviri Pachena. The Njerama Boys frontman, popular for hits such as Tiri Huruva, Goneso, and Wamhanya Makarimwa has…
Mbira icon and Afro Pop star Hope Masike performed at the first edition of the Music in Africa Live, a musical concert hosted by Rooftop Promotions’ Theatre in the Park in the capital, Harare on the 30th of October 2020. Masike was the first artist in a star-studded lineup of young and talented Zimbabwean artists…
