THE decision by the organisers of OK Grand Challenge Jackpot Promotion to include crowd-pullers Jah Prayzah and Alick Macheso in the entertainment segment proved to be an inspired one, as thousands of fun lovers thronged this year’s edition of the event at Borrowdale Race Course in Harare on Saturday. The two performed alongside Feli Nandi,…
THIS year’s edition of Intwasa Arts Festival — Bulawayo’s biggest annual arts and culture jamboree — has been set with a five-day event lined up for September. Running under the theme “Imagine it, Experience it”, the fiveday fiesta will run from September 26 through to September 30. “We are well on course to achieve what…
R ISING music stars Chipo Muchegwa and Terrance “Terry G” Green have refused to be defined by their disability. The formidable duo, who collaborated on the love track Ndezve Moyo, have never hidden their determination to show that they are capable of amazing things despite their disability. Talented songbird Muchegwa is happy with the feedback they are getting…
VIVACIOUS Karen Zvikomborero Katsande (21) was crowned Miss University of Zimbabwe (UZ) 2023 over the weekend after shrugging off the challenge from 14 other girls. The second year creative design, animation and motion graphics student beat Sandra Ndlovu into second place with Nichola Mafuva landing the second runner up position. The 21 year old beauty,…
MUSICIANS Shingai Shonhiwa and Bryan Kadengu teamed up for a single Harare to Mutare meant to celebrate Africa Day. The track was released on Thursday when Africa Day was commemorated. “Harare to Mutare is a dedication to Africa Day and it’s about two childhood friends that get separated and then reconnect years later in their old ages,” Kadengu…
Ashley Moyo and Anesu Mirisawu INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED reggae group UB40, led by founding member and lead singer Ali Campbell, which jetted into the country yesterday, will hold a highly anticipated gig at Old Hararians Sports Club in the capital tonight. Formed in 1978 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, UB40 got international acclaim with global hits such as Red…
SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean jazz legend, Louis Mhlanga, who is widely regarded as one of the best guitarists in Southern Africa, will headline the inaugural three-day Jazz and Soul of Zim Music Festival, which will kick off on Friday at Sherwood Golf Club in Harare. According to one of festival organisers — Yasin Dhala — the…
ORGANISERS of the Miss University of Zimbabwe (Miss UZ) pageant have moved the pageant finals to next weekend to allow more time to prepare for the event. Organised by Rotaract Club, the pageant was set for the campus’ Great Hall over the weekend. “Our venue was doublebooked; there was a church service plus our show….
A NEW action-packed drama series Muti Wemusango, which focuses on betrayal of trust, is set to hit small screens on Friday courtesy of South Africa-based film production house Jamukoko Media. Directed by Simon Jamukoko, the drama encompasses 10 episodes and features fast rising actors — Celani Sarai Rice, Chipo Msonza, Cliphious Bhovoza, Marine Dendere, Simon…
VETERAN bassist, Kelly Rusike, has died. The death of the talented member of the legendary Rusike Brothers-a group that made a name for itself in the 80s and 90s was announced by his brothers on Facebook. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our young brother Kelly Rusike who passed away…
