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Progress Chaya STAFF WRITER chayap@dailynews.co.zw RISING gospel music star Francis Hawu Juma will share the stage with Trinity Singers Chikwaka at the inaugural Kungoma Kumagitare concert to be held tomorrow at the Anglican Cathedral Hall in Harare. The highly anticipated concert, which aims to celebrate and diversify music by blending traditional drumming (Ngoma Nehosho) with…

Anesu MirisawuENTERTAINMENT WRITERmirisawua@dailynews.co.zw HIGHLY-RATED Zimbabwean painter, Joshua Chapata has made a bold statement against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) with his latest paintings — Rising from the ashes and A Mother’s Cry. Chapata, whose work is influenced by African cultural heritage and abstract expressionism, told The Daily News that he explored resilience, pain, and triumph of GBV…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw TOMORROW, all attention will turn to Borrowdale in Harare where gospel music star Janet Manyowa will unveil her new seven-track album, Worship Moments. The black-tie event, promising an electrifying experience, will take place at Manyowa’s familiar stage, the Celebration Centre Foyer. “We have already released one of the tracks,…

Anesu Mirisawu ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw FAKE Love, a collaborative masterpiece by Dr Tawanda, his daughter Nelcy B, and Tswana artist DJ Ngwazi, triumphed at the recently concluded Botswana Music Awards Union (BOMU), scooping three major awards. The song, which has garnered nearly six million views on YouTube within just five months, has won Song of…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw MARCUS Gora, a renowned creative professional and manager of the acclaimed afrofusion band Mokoomba, has been elected chairperson of the Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF). His appointment was confirmed during the 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently in Kigali, Rwanda. “I am deeply honoured to have been elected…

Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw JAZZ musician Prudence KatomeniMbofana will host “Reflections with Prudence” concert at Alliance Francaise in Harare this Saturday. The “BP Yangu” hit maker said the event is meant to celebrate life while hoping for a brighter future. “This oncoming ‘Reflections with Prudence’ concert, is just a way of reflecting on this…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER THOUSANDS of music lovers were treated to an unforgettable night at The Harare Hippodrome in Braeside over the weekend, as South Africa’s powerhouse duo, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa — known as the Scorpion Kings — brought the festive spirit to life. The electrifying concert also featured an impressive…

By Progress Chaya chayap@dailynews.co.zw RISING gospel artiste George Chimana successfully launched his third album, Makafanira Kunamatwa, on Saturday at a vibrant event held at Cinema 4 Fantasyland in the capital. The launch drew a packed audience, including notable figures from the music industry, church leaders, and enthusiastic fans. “This is my first album launch, and…

AWARD-WINNING Zimdancehall artist Freeman, born Emegy Chizanga, is elated by the overwhelmingly positive response to the visuals for his latest tracks, Muchandinzwawo and Parikuda Plan. Currently trending at number two, Muchandinzwawo is part of Freeman’s recently released 16-track album, Me vs Me. The emotional track, which reflects on life’s hardships, pain, and struggles, is brought…