Ashley Moyo THE LATE afro-jazz crooner Bob “The Headmaster” Nyabinde’s contribution to the music industry remains deeply felt, and a recent commemoration concert proved to be a fitting tribute to his legacy. Held at Sherwood Golf Club in the capital over the weekend, the event’s success has led to plans for an annual commemoration, ensuring…
Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw RISING hip-hop artist Bhekimpilo “Tha Bees” Sibiya, brother to high-flying rapper Voltz JT, is optimistic about his musical future after captivating fans with the recent visuals for Mweya Remix, featuring his younger brother. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Tha Bees described the song as a deep and heartfelt masterpiece…
By Beaven Dhliwayo, Group Features Editor FIRST Mutual Foundation recently celebrated a milestone in its mission to transform lives through education by…
AS THE world commemorates International Women’s Day (IWD) today, female figures in the entertainment industry have shared their inspiring messages, highlighting the need to promote gender equality and empower women in showbiz. Under the theme “Accelerate Action,” IWD celebrates the economic, cultural, political, and social achievements of women. Despite the challenges women have historically faced…
By Progress Chaya RISING poet Avril Taral Nachipo, aka LoveLetter, has been crowned the English Spoken Word Artist of the Year at the prestigious Poetry Red Carpet Awards, held over the weekend at PG Centre in the capital. The Poetry Red Carpet Awards, organised by Blackbird_zw, celebrate and uplift outstanding poets in the country. “I…
THE organisers of the second edition of the ongoing Creative Economy Week are optimistic that the event will significantly contribute to empowering marginalised communities in the arts, particularly women. The event, taking place in Harare and Bulawayo, is organised by the British Council in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. It began…
Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw MBIRAVOLUTION, an online community of mbira players, researchers, makers and lovers of the ancient music instrument, will co-host a series of workshops at CPS Training Centre in Eastlea, Harare. The master classes, to be held tomorrow, are based on the forthcoming mbira textbook, Manomwe Mazwi: The Mbira Tool Kit,…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw FRESH from their recent show in Mali, globetrotting musical outfit Mokoomba will stage their first local show this year tomorrow at Reps Theatre in Harare. The group’s manager Marcus Gora told the Daily News that the show will feature some female artists as part of celebrating International Women’s Day. “This will…
Progress Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayap@dailynews.co.zw BOOK lovers in Harare will gather at Ela The Garden, 15 York Avenue in Newlands in the capital next week for the launch of the first Silent Book Club chapter. The club, which is part of a global movement, offers a unique reading experience where members gather to read independently…
Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER SEVERAL development organisations have commended the leading humanitarian body, the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS), for its commitment to supporting developmental projects across the country. This recognition came during a three-day Zimbabwe Climate Resilience and Food Security Portfolio Inception workshop, held at Cresta Lodge in Harare. The event, attended by representatives…
