Inaugural Harvest Zimbabwe Festival sets Harare alight

By Staff Reporter A mixed bag of Zimbabwe’s finest artists was on show at the first ever Harvest Zimbabwe Festival held recently at the Harare Gardens. The arts festival featured a varied of arts genres including traditional dance, mbira music, hip hop, theatre, dance and house music. The crowd was serenaded by breathtaking dances from…

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Spotify Doubles Apple Music Members After Hitting 100 Million Subscribers

Less than a month ago, it was revealed that Apple Music had overtaken Spotify in terms of paid subscribers in the US – a milestone for the music streaming service – but Spotify’s latest earnings report shows that it’s still well and truly dominating the overall global market. “Premium Subscribers grew up to 100 million, up 32%…

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Judgement Yard dates Speedway Bar in Kadoma City

By Lovemore Chazingwa (News Correspondent) Kadoma – With winter on the cusp and temperatures yo-yoing on the up and downside, trailblazing entertainment joint, Speedway Bar has primed for the new season dishing out a winter warmer jam session this Saturday (today). Trendsetting outfit Judgement Yard comes to the somewhat entertainment starved city at the right…

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Taylor Swift Smashes YouTube Record with ME! Music Video Which Earned 65.2 Million Views in 24 Hours

Taylor Swift made her big comeback and she’s already back to breaking records with her new single ME! Marking her return to music, Taylor, 29, teamed up with Panic! At the Disco’s Brendon Urie and released the pastel-coloured music video last week much to the surprise of her devoted Swifties. Well it seems Taylor has…

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Econet rocks Trade Fair with new Buddie Beatz Music App

Econet Wireless has lit up the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) with its recently-launched Buddie Beatz music app that features an extensive choice of music by top local and African artists. In what could well become the hub of African music, Econet’s ZITF stand has been abuzz with visitors donning ‘silent disco’ headphones to sample…

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Mkhululi Bhebhe Puts Zimbabwe On The Gospel Map

Mkhululi Bhebhe Puts Zimbabwe On The Gospel Map

Dare to dream, and be brave enough to take opportunities when they come your way.’ This is the advice of gospel singing sensation, Mkhululi Bhebhe, who is fast making a name for himself abroad and proving that despite obstacles, Zimbabweans are successfully pursuing their dreams. The 34-year-old’s breakout opportunity came on DStv’s Idols Africa show back in…

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Ammara Brown: helping to enrich the lives of Zimbabweans in their hour of need

Ammara Brown: helping to enrich the lives of Zimbabweans in their hour of need

“In the near distance, Cyclone Idai is destroying lives, faster than we are saving them. Please take a moment tonight to collect blankets, clothes, food, water and toiletries. Please give whatever you can, even if it’s just a jersey.” This was the heartfelt plea local performing artist, Ammara Brown, put out this week in her…

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YouTube Music Launches in South Africa

YouTube Music Launches in South Africa

YouTube has announced the launch of YouTube Music in South Africa. The new music streaming service offers music videos, official albums, singles, remixes, live performances, and covers from YouTube. While fans can enjoy the new ad-supported version of YouTube Music for free, YouTube has also announced YouTube Music Premium, a paid membership that gives you…

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MTV Music 24 comes to DStv

Viacom International Media Networks Africa and MultiChoice Africa effected music channel changes on the DStv platform on Tuesday March 5, introducing MTV Music 24 as a replacement for VH1. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said MTV Music 24 would offer DStv viewers the latest music videos from all genres, including pop, dance, rock and…

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Digi Poems: Another British Council Project Making Arts Stay Alive

By Tendai Guvamombe The digital world has romped in some unique features with amazing show of talent in the poetic field with additional features such as animation, audio-visuals, digital painting now correlating in a fine tuned convergence of work. Such a great phenomenon now orchestrates in the proliferation of talents from various corners of the…

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DStv Debuts The Controversial R. Kelly and Weinstein Scandals on Crime + Investigation

DStv debuts two explosive shows this February on Crime + Investigation Channel 170. Catch the six-part series “Surviving R. Kelly,” and the crime documentary chronicling the saga of Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in The Harvey Weinstein Scandal. DStv Premium, Compact + and  Compact will have access to Crime + Investigation, DStv channel 170 starting Wednesday, 6 February…

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Not even death could stop Tuku from making history

By Philip Mataranyika On the south-western side of the capital city Harare, lies one of Zimbabwe’s oldest suburbs, Highfield, whose name was derived from Highfield Farm on which it stands. The sprawling high- density suburb which was established way back in 1935, is endowed with a rich history that stretches from arts, sport and politics…

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Lindi Marc Enlists Madam Boss & School Pupils in “Faithfulness” Video

Breakout gospel singer, songwriter and performer, Lindi Marc, today releases new a powerful new concept and star-studded visual for her much-acclaimed single “Faithfulness” httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUEFxkkS1bo, providing fans with a potent reminder of finding comfort and strength in faith. The Kross Marcellus Moses and Dafri-directed visual highlights the musician’s heart for charity missions and providing hope for people all…

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Alchemy and Young DLC collaborate in “Make You Dance” song

South African based Zimbabwean producer Young DLC (SONY ATV signed and Coke Studios Producer) and Masvingo award winning artist Alchemy have collaborated in a hit song “Make You Dance.” Make You Dance is a project born out of Young DLC’s dream to showcase the potential of Zim Dancehall on the world stage. Using his extra-ordinary production skills, Young…

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NetOne at HIFA to cement its support for sports, arts and culture

By Byron Mutingwende   In it is quest to foster the development of sports, arts and culture as well as improving the environment, NetOne has partnered the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA).   Announcing the partnership at a press conference on the eve of the official opening of HIFA, Lazarus Muchenje, the Chief…

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US Embassy partners HIFA to scale up fight against HIV and AIDS

The United States Embassy has promised to continue its partnership with the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) where it is supporting the First Street Stage – an arena for arts entertainment and information on HIV and AIDS related services. In addition, the Embassy will sponsor the participation of Slavic Soul Party! (SSP!), a…

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