SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw ACTRESS Tendaiishe Chitima, known for her roles in Cook Off—the country’s first film to stream on Netflix— and Gonarezhou, has landed her first role in an international film production. Chitima features in G20, an action thriller released on Amazon Prime, which stars Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis alongside Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin,…

HIP hop artiste Holy Ten was once again forced to cut short his performance over the weekend after irate fans pelted the stage with bottles and cans. The incident occurred at the Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza during Bling 4’s album launch and echoed a similar episode from last year’s Coca-Cola Unplugged concert, where the rapper…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw LOCAL visual artist Nothando Chiwanga is delighted to have reached a significant milestone, with her work selected for a leading exhibition in Nigeria, currently running until April 21. Titled “Next of Kin Series 7”, the exhibition, which recently opened in Lagos, is one of Africa’s premier art competitions, dedicated to celebrating…

UGANDAN comedienne Anne Kansiime has mocked Zimbabwean names on a recent podcast, suggesting that local parents appear to be in a rush when naming their children. The remarks come years after Kansiime performed sold-out shows in Harare back in 2015. “In Zimbabwe, they have some really funny names… I met someone called Anything — like…

URBAN grooves artiste Trevor Dongo, currently embroiled in a social media storm following allegations of infidelity and a flat fire, has released a new track lamenting his life’s misfortunes. The song, Iyoyi Nhamo, was officially released yesterday across social media platforms. “I have come a long way, persevering… a heartfelt wish for a better life….

UNITED Kingdom-based singer Linda Rufaro Mudzenda delivered a captivating performance on the Britain’s Got Talent show that earned her a golden buzzer, sending her straight to the talent show’s live semi-finals. A golden buzzer is a special button that a judge can press to send an act directly to the live shows, bypassing the normal…

A VIBRANT line-up of short plays has been organised in Harare to mark the World Theatre Day (WTD) celebrations. The day — initiated in 1962 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) and is celebrated annually on March 27 — will see Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre (JMLT) in the capital hosting three short plays to celebrate…

SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw MISS Universe Zimbabwe 2024 contestant Pauline Marere has added another accolade to her name, clinching the Miss Supranational Zimbabwe title after fending off stiff competition from at least 12 models. The contest, held over the weekend in Polokwane, South Africa, grants Marere an opportunity to represent Zimbabwe at Miss Supranational 2025…

MODELLING instructor and former model Sipho Mazibuko says the commemoration of Women’s Month won’t be enough without spotlighting the crucial role pageants play in empowering girls. Mazibuko, who has initiated various modelling enterprises, has seen first hand how pageants have transformed the lives of many girls under her watch. The Bulawayo-based businesswoman’s Strides Modelling Agency…

SONGBIRD Feli Nandi, the former Mbeu’s Mhodzi Tribe backing vocalist, will officially launch her latest musical project at 7Arts Theatre in Harare tonight. Titled Ndisiyei, the album features tracks such as Tongai, Munamato, Ndisiyei, Haungasiye, Kukoromoka, Muranda, Shamwari, and Vakaitasewe. On Thursday, the songbird caught the attention of social media users after she dropped visuals…