Life & Arts

ZIMDANCEHALL chanter Tawanda Mumanyi aka Seh Calaz celebrated his 30th birthday on Sunday with the release of a new reggae album.

SONGSTRESS and comedian Mai Titi will launch her latest studio album tomorrow.

MUSICIAN Felistas Murata popularly known as Mai Titi is challenging a $500 000 defamation claim raised against her by businesswoman Memory Muyaka after calling her a prostitute, witch and gossiper during Facebook broadcasts.

SOUTH African celebrities and public figures took to social media in support of Zimbabweans under the hashtag #ZimbabweanLivesMatter. The hashtag which calls on the African Union to respond to Zimbabwean government’s violence against…

THE arrest on Friday of Tsitsi Dangarembga, pictured, an award-winning Zimbabwean author and Booker Prize nominee, has been condemned by fellow artists and social commentators.

KEEPING Zimbabwe in the international business news spotlight is an important broadcast role, and it is one that Rebecca Muchenje, pictured, finds stimulating and enjoyable.

AFTER making waves on social media over his controversial stage attire, gospel musician Sabastian Magacha says critics should brace for more outfits of a similar nature from him, the Daily News on Sunday reports.

DUB poet Desire Moyo has challenged local established musicians to use their work to interrogate the prevailing social, economic and political situation in the country.

THE recent surge in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases will prolong the lockdown further and performing artists have written off the year 2020.

MARABI musician Kireni Zulu is honouring music legends in the country by sponsoring videos for their yesteryear hit songs. Zulu, who recently released coronavirus (Covid-19)-inspired songs courtesy of the General Agriculture and Plantation…

SOCIALITE and musician Felistas Edwards aka Mai Titi will officially register her Trust which looks after the vulnerable in Harare.

THE National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) plans to construct a Cyclone Idai Museum in Chimanimani after the coronavirus national lockdown, the Daily News reports.

A SHORT film production titled Notepad will be released next month courtesy of Sunset Web Series (SWS) film production company. Shot and produced in Warren Park D in Harare, Notepad aims to inspire all age groups.

SOCIALITE Pokello Nare has rubbished claims that she is a bleaching queen, the Daily News reports.

SUNGURA musician Peter Moyo, pictured, has distanced himself from accusations that he got a residential stand from the MDC Alliance- dominated Harare City Council so he could compose political songs for the opposition party ahead of the…

MISS Albinism Zimbabwe pageant founder Brenda Mudzimu, pictured, has been shortlisted among the top 30 disability leaders in the world, courtesy of Diversability.

ORGANISERS of the “Let Them Schools Arts Festival” have cancelled the annual event due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

SOCIALITE Pokello Nare, pictured, says she bathes for 40 minutes as she shared grooming tips with young women at a workshop recently, urging them to value their appearance.

To be a success in the music industry in Zimbabwe has nothing to do with gender, tribe nor language. I know it is very comforting and consoling to find something or someone to blame if one does not make a breakthrough, but the playing field…

Gospel music couple Charles and Olivia Charamba are pleased to see their two daughters Shalom and Eternity use their musical talents to worship God after the recent release of their solo debut singles.

PROFESSIONAL masters of ceremonies (MCs) and club DJs have been hit hard by the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown as the showbiz and entertainment sectors have been closed since March.

ZIMBABWEANS from all walks of life yesterday celebrated the life of the late Mbira Queen Chiwoniso Maraire who died in 2013.

CONTEMPORARY Jiti musician Baba Harare, seems to have succumbed to pressure to cut on sexually suggestive images on his videos and lyrics if his latest releases are anything to go by.

CULTURE Fund of Zimbabwe Trust (Culture Fund) in partnership with the European Union Zimbabwe have issued a US$118 000 grant to support the country’s creative sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

STEAMY photos of musician Sandra Ndebele have gone viral and are creating a buzz among social media users, the Daily News reports.