Entertainment

THIRTY-SIX dance groups are in the running for a US$1 000 prize courtesy of the newly-launched online Dance-Off competition.

EAT n Lick, one of Zimbabwe’s fastest growing fast food retail outlets, has rebranded in line with international trends as part of measures to increase its market share in the sector.

CHEGUTU-BASED sungura musician Apiton Wezulu, pictured, has released his debut studio album entitled Kure Kwegava.

WITH beer halls and bars officially closed because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) national lockdown, shebeens have taken over and like a bush fire, are spreading to the affluent suburbs of Bulawayo.

NICKNAMED ‘‘Jukebox’’ because of her ability to sing almost any song at the click of a finger, Laura Ngwenya is an upcoming young actress emerging in Bulawayo.

COMEDIENNE and singer Felistas Maruta aka Mai Titi says she was used and dumped in the United Kingdom (UK) by ex-boyfriend Blessed Zingwe aka Zizoe who she had helped secure a travelling visa.

THE National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) yesterday launched an exhibition titled Aftershock: Life After Cyclone Idai which chronicles the impact of the disaster and the road to recovery for affected communities.

DESPITE problems associated with coronavirus (Covid-19) and the lockdown measures, the period has afforded artists space to plan on new projects.

SHALOM and Eternity Charamba, the daughters of celebrated gospel music couple Charles and Olivia Charamba will launch their separate debut singles on July 10.

ZIMBABWE Music Rights Association (Zimura) has paid $0,75 each to  five musicians in royalties while the highest paid singer got $40 000, the Daily News reports.

COMEDIANNE Felistas Edwards aka Empress Feli 1, pictured, has made it on Trace Africa TV with her music video titled Utange Neni.

ZIMBABWEAN songstress and Amapiano vocalist — Sha Sha — has bagged her very first BET Award for Viewer’s Choice International Act.

REGGAE singer Jah Bless aka The Entertainer took television viewers on an exciting and refreshing journey on Friday when he performed on NashTV’s Lockdown music programme.

THE worldwide coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown has rekindled former band leader of Hohodza, Portia Gwanzura’s love and passion for music.

Comedian Charles ‘Marabha’ Merisi says he has not been able to follow the emotive tiff triggered by socialite Mai Titi and controversial United States of America-based cleric Passion Java over his welfare as he doesn’t have a smart phone.

AFRO-fusion musician Ashton “Mbeu” Nyahora says the Covid-19 pandemic-induced national lockdown has unlocked new opportunities in his career amid an enhanced online presence and growing fan base.

RENOWNED music star Jah Prayzah says in as much as he tries by all means to shun away from “sexy footage’’ in his music videos, he is always tempted to include them as they light up productions.

ZORA musician Leonard Zhakata has released a new single off his forthcoming studio album as a way to celebrate his 52nd birthday.

TALENTED singer Tocky Vibes says he strives to balance the interests of his diverse listenership as amplified on his latest album Dhongi Newaya.

VETERAN filmmaker and actress Marian Kunonga is starring in a new movie expected to hit the screen anytime this year.

MULTI-TALENTED traditional and contemporary musician Japhet Mlauzi aka Hwabaraty, pictured, will release a collaborative music single titled Bavuma. 

DREAMSTAR Zimbabwe, an annual talent search show is conducting virtual auditions which will end on June 27. Dreamstar Zimbabwe head of marketing Panashe Nyakawa said as an organisation, they are happy with the response they got so far,…

©️ ZIMDANCEHALL chanter Seh Calaz was on Tuesday this week appointed brand ambassador of Stop Tuberculosis (TB) Partnership Zimbabwe.

DANCERS Association of Zimbabwe (Daz) is appealing to well-wishers to come to the rescue of dancers who are reportedly “starving in their homes” owing to coronavirus (Covid-19)-induced inactivity.

BULAWAYO-BASED health practitioner Kenneth James Du Plooy has successfully launched his second motivational book titled Electrifying Your Passion.