SOUTH Africa-based filmmaker Simon Jamukoko is thrilled about the overwhelming positive reviews he’s receiving following the release of his latest love-themed movie Fake Cousins. Considering he almost abandoned his filmmaking career after his first project, which was shot using a smart phone, garnered only a few hundred views, Jamukoko sees light with his latest project which…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw AFTER setting entertainment scene ablaze with her showstopping feature on the hit track Fake Love alongside her father, Nelcy B has released a potentially explosive gospel track titled Ndaisaziva. The track is fulfillment of Dr Tawanda’s long-held dream to make his daughter a formidable force on the entertainment scene. “I believe…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw REGGAE enthusiasts are in for a treat this Saturday at Sherwood Golf Course in Harare, where the Reggae ZW Brunch concert will see top local musicians take turns to showcase their talent while paying tribute to the late Jamaican star, Cocoa Tea. The event will feature performances from Mannex Motsi, Cello…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw INTERNATIONALLYACCLAIMED South African musician Scotts Maphuma will headline the eighth anniversary celebrations of Fiesta Fiesta, set to take place in Harare. The event, scheduled for 13 April at Belgravia Sports Club, comes just two months after the Amapiano star delivered a stellar performance in Zimbabwe. “Scotts is making waves in the…

DENDERA maestro and the only surviving member of the original Orchestra Dendera Kings, Allan Chimbetu, is happy with the way the upcoming DR Nero commemoration gig has brought the Chimbetu family together. The gig set for Steak House in Harare next week on Sunday, is being held in honour of Naison, the younger brother to…

THE passing of Jamaican heavyweight musician Cocoa Tea has sparked an outpouring of tributes from across the globe, including Zimbabwe. In the country, he is fondly remembered for his performance at the Beer Fest in Harare in 2011, where he shared the stage with Winky D, Mic Inity, and Dadza D, among others. Reggae star…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw EMPOWERING African women and celebrating their beauty are at the heart of a brand-new pageant set to launch in the capital on March 28. Dubbed Miss Ebony, the pageant aims to reconnect with Africa’s rich yet often overlooked heritage, championing African beauty — which has long been overshadowed by Western standards…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw PROMINENT musicians have expressed their support for the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) following its decision to mandate a US$150 fee for artistes performing cover songs. Well-known musicians such as Victor Kunonga and Progress Chipfumo believe the measure is a significant step towards protecting intellectual property rights in the local music…

AS THE world commemorates International Women’s Day (IWD) today, female figures in the entertainment industry have shared their inspiring messages, highlighting the need to promote gender equality and empower women in showbiz. Under the theme “Accelerate Action,” IWD celebrates the economic, cultural, political, and social achievements of women. Despite the challenges women have historically faced…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw FRESH from their recent show in Mali, globetrotting musical outfit Mokoomba will stage their first local show this year tomorrow at Reps Theatre in Harare. The group’s manager Marcus Gora told the Daily News that the show will feature some female artists as part of celebrating International Women’s Day. “This will…