OCTOBER is set to be an electrifying month for music lovers, as top musicians across diverse genres are gearing up to release their highly-anticipated albums. Among those leading the charge are gospel star Janet Manyowa who will release a new album titled ‘Worship Moments: Open Heavens’ on October 25 at the Celebration Centre Foyer in…

CHIPINGE’S premier cultural event, the Ndau Festival, will illuminate the area from Thursday to Saturday at its traditional venue, Bangira Village in Chikore. Now in its 11th edition, the festival, which began in 2013, celebrates cultural diversity and is expected to draw crowds from across the country.This year’s theme, “Women Museums: Inspiring Communities through Feminine…

IN AN exciting development, Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi has advanced to the finals of the popular television show America’s Got Talent. Jonasi now stands a chance to win the season and the coveted US$1 million grand prize, after earning a live Golden Buzzer in May for his electrifying performance that wowed the judges. The finals…

ZIM hip-hop star Saintfloew has signed a distribution deal with international powerhouse, Virgin Music Group, as part of his efforts to expose his music to a global audience.The deal was confirmed by Virgin Music Group’s artistes and repertoire official Gareth Wilson in a statement.“Today is a special day welcoming Saintfloew to the Virgin Music Group…

MULTI-TALENTED artist Hope Masike says she feels fulfilled by the feats she has accomplished in diverse fields of art over the past 15 years. Masike- a singer, songwriter, painter and poet- has released four albums and four poetry books since 2009 when she dropped her debut music album titled Hope. Her other music albums are…

THE month of September holds great significance as it is dedicated to celebrating the mbira, an iconic instrument central to Zimbabwean music culture. In honor of this occasion, the inaugural Bira Rembira Festival, headlined by Jah Prayzah, is set to take place on September 27 at Gwanzura Stadium in Harare. Organised by Chipaz Promotions, the…

A SOMEWHAT low-key evening turned into an exhilarating night as gospel musician Mathias Mhere successfully launched his 14-track album, Akati Anesu Emmanuel, to the delight of his fans who had been eagerly anticipating soul-stirring melodies. The launch, which took place on Friday night at Rainbow Towers in the capital, attracted gospel lovers from all walks…

HARARE-BORN Hollywood make-up artist, hair stylist and cosmetologist Jacque Mgido is as big as they come. For the past two-and-a-half decades, Mgido has transitioned from a poor girl with big dreams to a key figure in the beauty industry. From humble beginnings, she worked her way to the top, in the process earning opportunities to…

UNDETERRED by her failure at Miss Global, co-hosted in Vietnam and Cambodia earlier this year, young and ambitious model Kudzai Matizha is refusing to let her pageantry dreams slip away. Aged 21, Matizha who announced her arrival on the pageant scene in 2022 when she won the Miss University of Zimbabwe, has set her eyes…

MUSIC fans in Harare are in for a treat tomorrow, with the city hosting at least three highprofile gigs featuring some of Zimbabwe’s top musicians. At the Glamis Arena, the Gaffa President Winky D is set to electrify the stage at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (Zas) Shutdown concert. Winky D, whose career spans over a…