AFRO-POP star Shashl marked a significant milestone in her musical journey with a spellbinding album launch at the 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare. The sold-out event, held over the weekend, saw Shashl successfully unveiling her latest project, The First Quarter, a deeply personal collection that reflects her growth both as an artiste and individual….
FILLING her late father Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi’s boots is an onerous task for Selmor but she wouldn’t have it any other way. Internationally-acclaimed Tuku died on January 23, 2019 leaving Selmor and his other children with the duty to carry on his legacy. Though she concedes that being the legendary Tuku’s daughter comes with a…
THE Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) a US$500 000 grant to support the refurbishment of the institution’s infrastructure. The funding, issued under the New Visionary Leadership to Support Infrastructure initiative, is intended to help preserve Zimbabwe’s cultural heritage. “This is a huge milestone for us as a cultural…
CHIBUKU Neshamwari Traditional Dance provincial competition, which has already toured seven provinces, arrives in the capital today. Scheduled to take place at Hurudza Bar in Mabvuku, the Harare leg of the contest will see the province select its representative for the national finals, set for July 19 at the Mutare Showgrounds. Running under the theme…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw MUSIC stars ExQ and Enzo Ishall will be part of the support acts set to feature in colourful songbird Shashl’s highly-anticipated album launch to be held at 7Arts Theatre in Harare tomorrow. The launch of the album titled ‘The First Quarter’ will also feature rising artistes who include Kayflow, Jnr Spragga,…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw A local documentary inspired by African music legends Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi and Lucky Dube, has been selected for screening at the Power24 International Film Festival in Durban, South Africa. Titled ‘Daughters of Legends,’ the documentary filmed during the Harare International Festival of Arts in 2013 and completed in 2023, explores the…
SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw NATIONAL Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) is set to host a workshop titled “Southern Thoughts on a Northern Biennale” on June 20, as part of its celebrations marking the country’s seventh invitation to the prestigious International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. This year’s edition of the world-renowned art showcase opened…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw TRADITIONAL dance enthusiasts in Mutare are in for a treat next month, as Manicaland province is once again set to host the national finals of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival. The potentially-explosive event is scheduled for July 19 at the Mutare Showgrounds and will see 10 provincial winners competing for…
BUBBLY songbird Shashl, who will launch her latest project on June 21, has opened up about how she has evolved from being misunderstood by fans to becoming a chart-topping darling. The Deepisa hit-maker shared the triumphs and setbacks she has faced in her blossoming career during an interview with Group Editor-In-Chief Guthrie Munyuki on his…
THE family of the late veteran novelist Charles Mungoshi believes the literary icon deserves to be declared a national hero, citing his immense contribution to Zimbabwe’s book industry. Mungoshi’s son, Charles Junior, said the acclaimed writer’s legacy is both deep and transformative, and ought to be recognised at the highest level. “Something has been on…
