A LOCAL FILM Rise, which recently made its world debut in New York City, has now expanded to the West Coast of the United States where it’s currently screening at Los Angeles Cinema. Rise, which stars Hollywood export Tongai Chirisa alongside the youngest recipient of a National Arts Merit Awards ever- Sikhanyiso Ngwenya- is currently…
A YOUNG, petite, light complexioned and strikingly beautiful woman stands at a bus stop in Highfield, one of Harare’s oldest suburbs. She appears to be waiting for a commuter omnibus to take her into the city centre — yet she inexplicably allows several to pass by without boarding. Moments later, a sleek, priceless luxury vehicle…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw HAKIRENI Stars front-man Obert Chari, who rose to fame after the release of Mebo, has roped in the services of legendary singer Leonard Zhakata and Jah Prayzah on his upcoming fourth album titled Ngoma Ndiyo Ndiyo. The six-track project to be launched at Anglican Cathedral in Harare tonight encompasses tracks such…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw SONGSTRESS Pauline Gundidza has revealed that she has successfully quit alcohol, marking a significant personal milestone as she celebrates her 40th birthday. Gundidza described her decision as a spiritual and personal turning point. “I just want to thank God that I’m no longer drinking beer. The way we have been partying…
THE local film sector has the potential to become much bigger and to handsomely benefit all key stakeholders in the country. So says American film producer and envoy for the American Film Showcase, Alix Madigan, who adds that this bigger future can become a reality if authorities introduce tax incentives for the industry and also…
TURNING 40 is a milestone birthday marking the transition into a new and significant phase of adulthood. For songstress Pauline Gundidza, it represents a powerful testament to resilience and personal transformation. She is convinced that her forties will be a time of significant personal growth, renewed purpose, new opportunities, increased wisdom, self-awareness and confidence. More…
CELEBRATED American R&B singer and producer Joe Thomas’ highly-anticipated concert will be held on August 12 at Old Hararians Sports Club. Prominent music promoter Walter Wanyanya, who is organising the concert through his events and artist management company, Ngoma Nehosho, said they had settled on Old Hararians because “it is fit for purpose.” “The venue…
AFRO-POP star Shashl’s latest music video for Energy, off her new album The First Quarter, has gone viral, generating widespread engagement across social media platforms as fans praised its artistic direction and high production values. Blending elements of fashion, music and visual art, the video has been lauded for its Indian-inspired aesthetic and bold styling,…
TRAILBLAZING local short film Rise has secured a coveted slot at Ireland’s premier film festival — the Galway Film Fleadh. Directed by Jessica Rowlands and produced by Joe Njagu, Rise, which features Hollywood export Tongayi Chirisa, revolves around a young boy who lives in a rubbish dump but persuades a reclusive boxing coach to teach…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw FAIRLY new publishing house, Secondary Book Press (SBP), has breathed new life into the literary legacy of veteran author Shimmer Chinodya. Headquarted in Harare, the publisher, which also has branches in Mutare, Masvingo, Gweru and Bulawayo, has acquired rights to nearly all of Chinodya’s titles from the now-defunct Weaver Press. “I…
