SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER FOLLOWING a successful run on home soil, HKD boss — Freeman — is looking to extend the HKD Festival to South Africa (SA). Since its inception, the festival has consistently drawn large crowds, serving as a springboard for the launch of Freeman’s albums, including Me vs Me and, most recently, The Notebook….
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER TOMBSTONE unveiling for the late John Chibadura has been scheduled for this Friday, coinciding with the album launch of his youngest son — John — at the Tanza Centre in Chitungwiza. Chibadura, one of the finest sungura and reggae musicians of his generation and affectionately known as “Mr Chitungwiza”, died in 1999….
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER HAVING each filled the 4 500-seater Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) more than twice, musical heavyweights Winky D and Jah Prayzah are now targeting 20 000 fans at Hockey Stadium in the capital. Dubbed “One Big Party”, the show is scheduled for December 31 and is being organised by Chipaz Promotions. “After…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER LEADING national independent commercial television station, 3Ktv, will today launch its much-anticipated “festive season” 16th season. The managing director…
Seniour ifestyle Writer GROWING up in a community where conversation flowed naturally, Mazwi always sensed that her voice was destined for the airwaves. “I knew one day is one day,” became her quiet mantra — and that day arrived sooner than she ever expected. With a voice that compels listeners to stop and lean in,…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER MUSICIANS — humanitarians — Chipo Muchegwa and Greatman have described the vehicles they received from President Emmerson Mnangagwa as “timely”. The pair were among a group of people with disabilities who were handed Mahindra single-cab trucks yesterday by the President at State House in Harare— with Muchegwa saying the vehicle would significantly…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER ZIMDANCEHALL star Freeman has embarked on a tour to promote his latest album titled The Notebook. Freeman HKD released the 12-track album in October, which features standout tracks such as Bvira Vira, Next to Me (ft. Yo Maps) and Falling in Love (ft. Atenda Chinx). The tour kicked off in Chinhoyi over…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER CELEBRATED vocalist Vusa Mkhaya is set to perform at the German Africa Award ceremony to be held at the Allianz Forum in Berlin tomorrow. Mkhaya is billed to deliver a specially curated per formance as a duo, accompanied by acclaimed Austrian pianist Roland Guggenbichler, presenting a powerful blend of Zimbabwean vocal excellence…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AMID the controversy surrounding sungura legend Alick Macheso’s new hairstyle, his daughter, Stacy — who revealed she braided her father’s hair while he was asleep — has spoken candidly about their exceptionally close relationship. Stacy told this publication that she and her father enjoy a warm, playful bond whenever the veteran musician…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER RISING artist Bling 4, known for music that blends Ghetto harsh realities with messages of hope, will be the headline act at Zim Hip Hop awards slated for next month. Set for Zimbali Gardens in Greendale, Harare, the awards ceremony will also feature Runner Rulez, Raykaz, Yadis, Sane Wave and Muse. “We…
