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….
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,…
