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This year’s edition of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) is set to explode to life from the 1st to the 6th of May 2018 with 250 visiting artists from 33 countries expected to jet in to the country to participate in what will surely be an unforgettable lifetime experience. Officially opening this…
By Farai Chirimumimba I love anniversaries, especially when it comes to album releases in Zimbabwe. Worldwide groundbreaking albums are usually celebrated when they reach 25 years and onwards with a re-issue and sale of merchandise. Although in Zimbabwe actual release dates of music albums of the 90’s are hard to find, nothing can stop us…
After the success of a series of pop-up channels on DStv’s Premium Bouquet, it’s time for another entertainment boost with the 10-day screening of a host of action blockbusters from Marvel Studios as the newest pop-up offering. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe said the M-Net Movies Marvel Pop-up Channel would…
Winners of the national stage of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards competition for 2017 have been named, with students from schools across Zimbabwe winning accolades for their entries in the poster and essay sections of the competition. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the competition was run at international level,…
By Joyce Mukucha Music industry is one of the profession which many artists in Zimbabwe are failing to nurture and achieve in it. It requires passion, courage and optimism for one to prosper and yield fruitful results. Nowadays in Zimbabwe, there has been much talks concerning the death of music industry. Young artists are well…
By Staff Reporter The young South African Afro-soul artist popularly known as Donald is in the country with two performances lined up for him. He is performing tonight at Solomon’s Lifestyle Cafe in Glenview 8 and the other performance is tomorrow in Kwekwe. Donald was born in Rustenburg and moved to Johannesburg for school where…
The world’s best footballers on the world’s best sports broadcaster! This is the promise from SuperSport, which will broadcast an unprecedented offering of World Cup football, beginning long before the event itself in June. In mid-April, the switch will be flipped on a 24-hour World Cup channel (SuperSport 13), allowing fans an appetiser of the…
By Byron Mutingwende Stakeholders in tourism are exploring ways of coming up with a strategy to act as a roadmap to develop the sector as an important pillar of the economy. The meeting, held at the Harare International Conference Centre on 8 February 2018, was graced by Vice President General (Rtd) Dr. Constantino Guveya…
The Tribe of Influencers will honour the most popular bloggers in the country. Voting for the Zimbabwean Blog Awards commenced on the 1st of February 2018 and will close on the 21st of February. Voting is open to anyone and everyone, local and abroad. The public can vote as many times as they want and…
By Byron Mutingwende The Shona Village is helping people locally and from across the globe to understand and appreciate the national culture. It is situated at Great Zimbabwe World Heritage site that was declared a National Monument in 1937 and a World Heritage Site in 1986. The village is an ethnographic depiction of…
By Patricia Mashiri The music industry is a life journey which needs perseverance, commitment and talent. For Dereck Mpofu, the musical journey started at the age of six when he realised his talent and remained focused on nurturing it. Dereck was born in the late 80’s in Mutare. He attended his primary education at Baring…
By Patricia Mashiri Joseph Chinotimba, the Member of the House of Assembly for Buhera South Constituency will be launching his book Masasi aChinoz on Friday 26 January 2018 which will provide humour and entertainment to Zimbabweans and the world at large. The book includes Chinotimba’s life history to date and some of his memorable jokes.The…
By Pauline Hurungudo Many term it supernatural, whilst to others it is just strange inexplicable phenomenon. For many Christian believers, this is the evidence of the end times which the whole world is currently living. With several perspectives on current bizarre events throughout the world, there still remain questions that many have failed to…
By Patricia Mashiri Girls used to cook like their mothers but nowadays they drink like their fathers. Long back, beerhalls were usually occupied by men but in of late different age groups of women are seen overcrowding these places. The sad part is that these young ladies are not in beerhalls voluntarily but circumstances force…
By Byron Mutingwende There is need for a paradigm shift in the approach of doing business within tourism since the sector has great potential to revive the economy. In her address at the briefing meeting with stakeholders on the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Support facility, Prisca Mupfumira the minister of tourism and hospitality…
Young Zimbabweans have been called on to enter this year’s DStv Eutelsat Star Awards competition, an international essay-writing and poster-designing contest that has in the past been won by Zimbabwean students. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the organisers were calling on entries from students aged between 14 and 19…
Sports Reporter Cricket followers should be looking forward to a real treat this weekend and over the next few weeks as Kwese TV continues to bring live coverage of the legendary Ashes Cricket series between England and Australia. Indeed, the oldest and biggest rivalry in Test cricket, the Ashes Series is already underway…
M-Net is bringing you the bravest, best and baddest men and women in uniform with an action-packed line-up this November. From Navy Seals to special ops, the channel takes a deep dive into the dangerous and gritty world of covert missions behind enemy lines. Starting Tuesday 21 November at 20:00 , The Brave follows a heart-pounding journey into the…
With only two weeks to go before the Finale, last night’s Idols SA came with a twist – a plane ticket to London, UK, for the three remaining at the end of the show. The Top Four were paired with former Idols contenders for their duet round, which saw the return of Season Nine winner Musa, Season 10 and 11’s Top…
By Byron Mutingwende Music is a critical form of socialisation whose impact is immense, a top scholar and academic has said. Speaking at a workshop to promote national consciousness and discuss the role of music with artists at the Zimbabwe College of Music in Harare on Tuesday 19 September 2017, Dr. Augustine Tirivangani,…
By Lifestyle Reporter He created the biggest YouTube viral video of 2016, turned Carpool Karaoke into a pop culture phenomenon, has several British comedy and acting awards on his resume and nabbed the Emmy award for Outstanding Interactive programme in 2016, the first year he spearheaded the US Late Late Show. Now, the inimitable and…
The people have spoken! History was officially made last night at the inaugural DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards. Over 1 million votes were cast for 50 nominees in 10 categories, as South Africa made her voice heard. The glittering gala evening was the culmination of a legendary battle worthy of Mzansi’s entertainment history, as fans…
WWE and SuperSport, Africa’s premier sport channels provider, today announced a new multi-year agreement to broadcast WWE programming live for the first time in more than 50 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Starting August 28, DStv customers will have access to the world’s biggest wrestling entertainment when SuperSport airs WWE’s flagship shows Raw® and SmackDown® as well as WWE specials, including WrestleMania® and SummerSlam®. …
By Entertainment Correspondent After years of anticipation, this July Africa is finally getting a glimpse into the life of Bonang Matheba – one of Africa’s most sought after media personalities – is widely regarded as one of the most elusive superstars around. For the longest time, fans have yearned for a deeper look into the life of the…
Entertainment Correspondent They came out to line the corridors of the Grand West Entertainment Centre in Cape Town; anonymous faces in a crowd with stars in their eyes and hope in their hearts. For the lucky few, they would leave clutching the symbol that marks a journey that could change their lives forever: the Idols SA Golden…
By Special Correspondent A revamped channel offering with less duplication of sports across channels and more predictable scheduling Africa’s leading sports channels provider, SuperSport wants to make it easy for sports fans to find their favourite sport on DStv. The SuperSport offering has been revamped to offer viewers easier navigation and less duplications. When the…
By Kundai Marunya Pop-up Book Café has given a breath of life into the usually quiet New Ambassador Hotel with their regular shows that has seen revered artists rocking the hotel’s rooftop stage. After its closure due to financial hardships, proprietor, Tomas Brickhill has vowed to keep the top arts brand functional, a legacy he…
By Kundai Marunya Following a great reception of her first two tracks released earlier this year, fast rising female rapper Whitney Maenzanise a.k.a Whitney Cash on Monday dropped a new single titled Love Somebody. The track which features popular rapper Cruise and R ‘n’ B singer Chris James is a declaration of love. “The song…
Mzoe 7 Rising contemporary musician, Mzoe 7 is raveling in glory after his second Zimbabwe Music Award (ZIMA) nomination for Best Single. His song I Cry Too, a heart-catching tune, well written with a quality production is up against Janet Manyowa’s Ndomira Pamuri, Roki and XQs Thank God It’s A Friday, Netso featuring Squash’s Ngalangala,…
Written by Kundai Marunya South African based reggae promoter Sevious Pasipanodya better known as Selector Sevious has branched out to disc jockying. Pasipanodya, using his brand SVS International has hosted various shows both locally and internationally including the Dancehall Vs House in Beitbridge and Mussina which featured Gagasi FM DJ Webster late last year. This…
Written By Kundai Marunya Finally; Zimbabwe has found a mature sound that can compete on the global reggae platform; a music that can compete with the founding island of Jamaica for an ever growing market. The vibes of South African based reggae artist Rutsman Spice (real name Solomon Tokwe) from his hot new album titled…
Written by Kundai Marunya Popular international perfume brand Carolina Herrera will unveil their new fragrance the CH Men Privé on the local market next month. The launch will be in sync with South Africa but ahead of other African nations. Speaking at a prelaunch breakfast meeting at Meikles Hotel, Puig SSA brand manager, Marco Loureiro…
By Kundai Marunya As part of the ongoing annual Musica Festival which kicked off on Saturday, Pamberi Trust Gardens will host rising young artists Bryan Kadengu and Adrian Muparutsa tomorrow afternoon. Hot on the heels from an amazing showcase at the Lake of Stars Festival stage in Malawi, where he shone; featuring the freshest tunes…
Written By Kundai Marunya ‘Wow’ was all I could say in the cramped corridors of my laughter after the opening line of Zambezi News at the Shoko Festival comedy show last night. The mock news cast which comprise of Jerome Weathers (Samm Monro), Mandape Mandape (Outspoken), and Kudzaishe Mushayahembe (Michael Kudakwashe) gave revelers an overdose…
By Kundai Marunya Top local entertainers RayDiz and Junior Brown are set to perform at the inaugural FIFA challenge to be held at Maestro, on 26 September. The artists will perform at the after-party of the gaming competition along with reggae chanter Celsius, Fyah Linx’s Bonzo, Black Snizzle, Marqeous and Jay C. Speaking to Spiked…
By Kundai Marunya The recent closure of Harare’s premier arts hub, Book Café rendered the arts industry inactive both for upcoming and known artistes. It was especially a huge blow to Simuka Comedy, Zimbabwe’s leading comedy night that was born and nurtured at the venue. Though the effects are heavily felt, founders of the platform…
By Trevor Makonyonga Versatile dancehall chanter Tafadzwa “Celscius” Mwandira’s new singles collection has been affected by whatsapp music distribution being done his producers and record labels. The 18 track collection was initially on sale but after a serious wave of rejection by fans that opted for free online downloads caused the artist to give the…
By Kundai Marunya Renowned theatre practitioner Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi has left for the United States to further his studies in physical theatre. Mutumbi will be attending the Dell’arte International School of Physical theatre to further his studies from his last year’s Professional Training Program, pursuing a Masters in Physical Theatre. His travel was made possible…
PIC: Dr. Kelvin Chikonzo presenting strategies for transformative theatre at the TISU.COM workshop at Zimbabwe Hall in Highfield By Kundai Marunya Hot on the heels of a successful Germany tour, NAMA award-wining anti-xenophobia play Burn Makwerekwere Burn will be staged at the International Day of Peace commemoration to be held on 21 September at Zimbabwe…
By KundaiMarunya Bulawayo came alive yesterday as dancers billed to compete in the Jibilika dance finals took it to the street giving the city a glimpse of what to expect in the finals this afternoon. The dancers jammed to different music, switching from genre to genre testing each other’s skills and strength. But it was…
By KundaiMarunya High rated Bulawayo hip hop artists are set to perform at the Jibilika Dance Festival grand finale which kicks off this morning in the City of Kings and Queens. The artists including CAL_VIN, Spinx, MboMahocs, AWA and Flowsick will complete the festival programing which includes a cypher, dance workshops and the dance competition…
By Kundai Marunya Revered United States jit dancer Haleem ‘Stringz’Rasul is currently in the country for a performance at the Jibilika Dance Festival set for Bulawayo this weekend. The dancer who has performed at various world stages will hit the stage with six local dancers he has been rehearsing with since Monday. His act will…
By Kundai Marunya Widely travelled afro-fusion group, Mokoomba has scored themselves a regular slot at the newly opened exquisite Pabloz Club and VIP at Sam Levy Village in Borrowdale starting tomorrow evening. The slot is an indicator that the group is making huge strides in grabbing the home crowd. In an interview with Spiked Lifestyle,…
By Problem Masau (currently in Berlin) Berlin is a fascinating city, rich in history and culture. It has a population just over 2 million people while receiving droves of tourists every day. Sightseeing buses roaming the streets with people taking photos all day long are a common sight as much as it is also common to…
By Kundai Marunya Countdown to one of the biggest youth festivals in Zimbabwe, the Youth Cultural Arts Festival (YOCAF) has begun with Masvingo residents waiting in anticipation of great performances. The showcase set to be held from July 30 to August 1, in the Ancient City has the whole of the province anxiously waiting for…
