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God has done wonders for me ….music star says it is time to give back
SUNGURA musician Alick Macheso on Wednesday broke down when he sang the song Kudzwai during the commissioning of a classroom block he helped built at his former school, Enterprise Primary School in Shamva.
Thulani inspired by Chiwoniso Maraire …singer wants to take it from where the late diva left
YOUNG songstress Thulani Machisa has a mission; she wants to continue from where the late veteran mbira singer and composer Chiwoniso Maraire left.
Berlin fair cancelled over coronavirus
THIS year’s world’s largest trade fair, the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin which was scheduled to take place this month has been cancelled because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Global fashion agency scouts in Zimbabwe
GLOBAL fashion consultancy agency, Fabusse executives are currently in the country on a mission to sign local fashion houses and brands in a bid to promote them worldwide.
National Art gallery director retires
DIRECTOR of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Doreen Sibanda has retired from the institution after serving in that capacity for the past 16 years.
Nama roars to life!
THE 19th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) is on tonight at the Harare International Conference Centre with a lot of expectations from artists and the public.
Jeys loses original members
AFRO-POP musician Jeys Marabini has expressed his deep pain at losing almost the entire band through death in a development that he described as heart breaking.
Sotja assures Black Umfolosi
BLACK Umfolosi’s founding member, Sotja Moyo, has revealed that he will not be set apart from the group he helped give birth to.
Lunch in a cool, calm suburban setting
No apologies for going back to Cool Beans coffee shop and diner for this week’ column. It’s a very welcoming venue and as a “coffee office” and informal meeting place it’s one of Harare’s best.
Doc Vikela portrays ED character
POPULAR comedian Doc Vikela and his Simuka Comedy team have launched a comic series focusing on the country’s presidency.
Artist celebrates traditional kitchen hut
CONTEMPORARY Zimbabwean artist, Gideon Gomo specialising in conceptual, abstract and figurative pieces will be exhibiting at the Village Unhu Gallery in a show titled: Nhungo.
Selmor joins women’s big league
SONGSTRESS Selmor Mtukudzi, pictured, will join some of the finest female musicians who will headline the Queens Festival in Zambia set for March 7.
Play zooms into teachers’ plight
NAUGHTY By Nature Theatre Productions run by Eveline Girls High School teacher Thabani Hillary Moyo has once again come up with a thought-provoking play which tackles the plight of teachers in this difficult economic environment.
Byo artists pay tribute to Shabalala
BULAWAYO-based artists are mourning Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder, Joseph Shabalala who died last Tuesday in his home country South Africa aged 78.
ED’s daughter features in film
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s daughter Tariro features in a movie titled Gonarezhou which is set for a world premiere this month in Los Angeles on the 17th and 21st.
Byo artists marvel in NAMA nominations
CITY of Kings is happy at the nomination of gifted young Bulawayo artists in the 19th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards, announced by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe this week.
Play focuses on female rivalry
THE Two Wives of John Mambo, a new theatre production focusing on love and female rivalry will showcase at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre from February 20 to 22 and also from February 27 to 29.
Nama nominees out…list has insignificant dance categories
THIS year’s National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) ceremony will not have the outstanding dance group and outstanding choreographer nominees in the dance category according to an announcement made yesterday by Nama chairperson of the…