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….
Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD local poet, Delight Chimenya, has recently launched her debut poetry collection titled Now My Beauty Speaks. Chimenya told the Daily News that the 50-piece anthology explores various social challenges faced by today’s generation. “My book, Now My Beauty Speaks, is not about physical beauty but the inner beauty that…
By Ashley Moyo and Anesu Mirisawu HISTORY is replete with stories of musicians who initially built incredible careers before falling off a steep cliff into obscurity. Examples include yesteryear rhumba musician Peter Tangwena who has fallen on hard times and has now resorted to making a living out of selling music CDs, car chargers, adapters,…
By Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw AWARD-WINNING sommelier Tinashe Nyamudoka has taken another bold step in his illustrious career by launching a new wine line, Wild Mutupo Wines. Nyamudoka, the founder of Kumusha Wines, explained that the Mutupo label is dedicated to his more experimental and naturally crafted wines. “Mutupo is the Shona word for ‘totem.’ Most…
By Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw IN a world where personal ambition often takes precedence, the story of Givens Chizenga, founder of Gathering of Believers International Ministry, stands as a shining testament to the profound importance of giving. His unwavering commitment to uplifting others, even amidst his own challenges, reflects the essence of what it means to…
MZANSI Magic is set to light up screens once again with the much-anticipated return of Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 tomorrow. Premiering on Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161, and according to Christinah Mazibuko, head of marketing and publicity for Mzansi Magic, this season promises to outshine all others with a bold, explosive theme titled Umlilo,…
Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw JAMAICAN dancehall legend Vybz Kartel, who regained freedom in August last year after serving a 13- year prison sentence, could make his first-ever performance in Zimbabwe this year. Three local promotion companies — Extreme Entertainment, Jack Radics Entertainment and DTL Records — are working together to bring to Zimbabwe…
Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw A TWO-DAY show to honour the late businessman Kudzanai Kangara who was better known as Boss Kangara in showbiz has been lined up at Kangara Resort in Bindura. Dubbed Boss Kangara Remembrance Day, the show which kicks off tonight will feature top acts in form of Killer T, Seh Calaz,…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw AFRO-FUSION contemporary artiste Andy Muridzo aka Baba Keketso and his Jeetaz Band will be performing at Sherwood Golf Club in Harare tonight. Last year, one of the leading Afro-fusion singers spent much of his time on the road, performing in the country and even overseas in countries such as…
Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw ZIMDANCE – HALL star Killer T is hosting Kana Ndanyura Dam Festival at Damview, Chitungwiza tomorrow. He will share the stage with a star-studded cast in the form of Jah Master, Ndunge Yuth, Madedido, Pumacol, Kinnah and Bazooker just to mention but a few. “This is going to be an…
