LIFESTYLE WRITER THE unveiling of the Mbuya Nehanda statue in Harare’s central business district in 2021, which inspired a wave of local awards, has now given rise to a fresh accolade named after the historic Munhumutapa empire. The Munhumutapa Exhibition and Awards, organised by All National Excellence Enterprise in conjunction with other awards companies, are…
Ashley Moyo and Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS LIKE a soldier on a mission, Zimdancehall chanter Ndunge Yut pressed on despite the circumstances, performing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Munhumutapa Day Music Gala after being involved in a road accident on Tuesday.Arriving at the Mvurwi event, meant to celebrate Mnangagwa’s 84th birthday, with his head…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER CASTLE Lager National Braai Day returns to Glamis Arena on October 17, following last year’s 10th anniversary celebration at the Harare venue. The annual event has become one of Zimbabwe’s biggest gatherings centred on food and entertainment, drawing thousands of merry-makers for a day of braai, live music and socialising….
ASHLEY MOYO VAFA Naraghi from South Africa has joined the line-up for this year’s Shoko Comedy Night, adding a regional voice to a bill led by stand-up comedian Nigel Maritinyu, popularly known as Nigel Tha Slick Pastor. The comedy showcase is set for September 24 at Harare Gardens as part of the 16th edition of…
Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERmirisawua@dailynews.co.zw AFTER drawing a bumper crowd at the inaugural Urban Grooves Festival at Jongwe Corner in Harare recently, Enoch “Nox” Guni is taking his music to fans across the country as he begins his “Homecoming Tour”.The tour, which will take the Urban Grooves star to different provinces, kicks off at Brace VIP…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE life and legacy of legendary mbira musician Mbuya Stella Chiweshe will be celebrated at the third edition of Bira reMbira, which is set for Harare on September 25. The event, held during Mbira Month, will take place at Glamis Arena and feature performances by Victor Kunonga,…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER CHEGUTU-BORN singer Nisha Ts drew a large crowd to Pfupajena Stadium on Saturday for the launch of her album Tsigamugobo, delivering one of the year’s notable female-led music shows outside Harare. The singer shared the stage with some of Zimbabwe’s prominent contemporary musicians, including Holy Ten, Bling 4 and King…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley MoyoSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS INTOTAL Band has vowed to continue churning out hits by popular musicians, insisting that its performances of other artists’ songs do not breach copyright laws, as the Ecobank Legends Night Africa concert draws closer.The band’s position comes amid growing criticism over its use of music by other artists,…
Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERAWARD-WINNING musician Nutty O says his latest album Different Route, has opened a new chapter in his career as he seeks to establish himself firmly on the international music scene.The Zimdancehall artiste, who launched the 15-track album on August 28, recently returned home from a European tour where he performed songs from…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER A NEW two-hander theatre production, The Empty Frame, makes its debut at the Bulawayo Theatre today, taking audiences into the complicated relationship between a father and his son. Directed by Zenzo Nyathi and starring Memory Kumbota and John Mabuyane, the play written by Mabuyane and Kumbota explores themes of family legacy, grief…
