ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS VETERAN sungura musician Somandla “Mafia” Ndebele is set to embark on a nationwide and regional tour to promote his latest album, Atove Mazambuko. The tour kicks off tonight at Amaveni Night Club in Kwekwe, with subsequent performances scheduled for Gweru, Bulawayo, Zvishavane, and international stops, including South Africa. “I am thrilled to share…
HOLLYWOOD-BASED Zimbabwean actress Sibongile “Sibo” Mlambo will make a guest appearance at the European Film Festival Zimbabwe set to run at Mbare Art Space in Harare from May 30 to June 1. Mlambo, who has starred in internationally-acclaimed movies such as Honey, Message from the King and The last Face, has promised to use the…
ORCHESTRA Dendera Kings frontman, Sulumani “Sulu” Chimbetu, recently turned 43, will perform in South Africa tomorrow as part of his birthday celebrations. Tonight, he will be performing at Newtown Music Factory in Johannesburg followed by another concert at Amix Lounge in Kempton on Saturday and lastly he will be at Propaganda in Pretoria on Sunday….
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL power couple Charles and Olivia Charamba have reaffirmed their status as torchbearers of local gospel music by dropping two albums over the past two days The latest albums – ‘Farai Nevanofara’ and ‘Chemai Nevanochema’– were released as part of their celebrations of reaching three decades in the music industry. “The…
By Thembinkosi Nyathi nyathit@dailynews.co.zw THE country’s finest sons and daughters will be honoured next month for their enduring works and legacy at…
Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw THE “Ta ta ta” hit-maker Nyasha David has released a four-track hip-hop extended play (EP) titled Gweta Rine Gwenya, featuring an impressive line-up of artistes including Voltz JT, Michael Magz, Kae Chaps, Takura, Hilzy, and Runna Rulez, among others. Also known as “The Advocate of Love”, Nyasha David described the…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw AS part of the ongoing celebration of African heritage, local visual artist Crispen Matekenya has turned his creative lens towards lobola — a time-honoured custom that reinforces marital bonds and strengthens family ties. In his latest collection, Matekenya presents works such as Mafukidza Dumbu, Makandinzwanani, and Damage, among others. “In my…
JOHANNESBURG – Renowned South African actor, Presley Chweneyagae, has died. Close friends to the actor confirmed that he passed in the early…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE organisers of the upcoming Marimba Arts Festival have called for more to be done to create a new generation of players of the ancient music instrument. This year’s edition of the Marimba Arts Festival is set to be hosted at Kumusha Gardens and Resorts in Goromonzi by the…
UNITED States-based chimurenga music legend Thomas ‘Mukanya’ Mapfumo (80) has collaborated with California-based reggae group, Groundation on a song titled ‘Holding On.’ The track is part of Groundation’s just-released nine-track album -—Candle Burning — which also features collaborations with ex-Black Uhuru lead singer Mykal Rose, Jamaican Rastafari dub poet Mutabaruka and Ivorian reggae singer Alpha…
