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Thembinkosi Nyathi ENTERTAINMENT WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw RENOWNED South African Amapiano vocalist Scotts Maphuma, born Mpho Lebajoa, is set to bring his signature Amapiano flavour this Sunday at Queen of Hearts. Hosted by Selekta Base, the mastermind behind the Blow Out Festival — the country’s leading motorsport event — the highly-anticipated gig will also feature an array…

THEMBINKOSI NYATHI AS the weekend approaches, fans can look forward to a thrilling treat as they continue to revel in the excitement of the New Year. While some showbiz players remain on their January break, dancer Apama Styles is set to light up the stage again this weekend. He and his band members will perform…

SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso has unexpectedly cut short his January break, temporarily, to feature in a high-profile event to be held at Rufaro Stadium in Harare on Saturday. Macheso will share the stage with artists that include Winky D, Master H, Saintfloew, Kinnah, Fantan, and Levels at the highly-anticipated launch of the Swan cigarette brand…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw RENOWNED filmmaker Eddie Ndhlovu, the creator of 3ktv’s Bundu series, has lined up a new production that tackles early child marriages. Titled Taona, the upcoming film exposes, among other things, domestic violence and health risks that young girls encounter in child marriages. “Taona is a deeply moving film that…

Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw JUST a few years after entering the world of pageantry as Mr Bindura University of Science Education 2023, Hillary Mandaba is set to make his international debut at the eighth edition of the Mister Tourism World pageant. The event, which marks a significant milestone in his burgeoning career, is…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw AT LEAST 17 countries will battle it out at the inaugural Mr and Miss Albinism Africa pageant to be held this April in Harare to raise awareness on all things albinism, the organisers have said. The continental showcase – to feature Botswana, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique,…

Tinashe Nekati STAFF WRITER nekatit@dailynews.co.zw RISING musician Tawanda Tevera, leader of the Extra ZvaJudge Band, has joined the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) with the release of a powerful new track titled Blaka. Recorded at Truton Studios, engineered by Wallacy Muparutsa, and mastered by Bothwell Nyamhondera, Blaka delivers a strong message to perpetrators of domestic…

Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw ZIMDANCEHALL star Freeman is set to take his 13th studio album, Me vs Me, to Zambia next month before heading to Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Released last year, the 16-track project has garnered massive success, with standout tracks such as Muchandinzwawo amassing over a million views on YouTube….

Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw SOUTH Africabased Zimbabwean video director Kudzanai “KMane” Maneswa is celebrating a major milestone after his work on Tshwala Bam was nominated for Best Music Video at the upcoming Trace Awards. The song, originally composed by TitoM and Yuppe, has earned KMane recognition on the international stage and the awards ceremony…

THE country’s acclaimed musical ensemble, Mokoomba, is set to make their maiden appearance in Mali, headlining the 21st edition of Ségou’ Art Festival Sur Le Niger. The festival, themed “Cultural Diversity, Peace and Unity”, will run from February 4-9 along the banks of the Niger River in Ségou, known as the City of the Balanzan….