Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS IT IS that time of the week when music lovers dust off their dancing shoes, gather their friends and head out for a weekend filled with live music and entertainment. From sungura and amapiano to contemporary sounds and youth-focused entertainment, musicians and promoters have lined up a…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER TOP local gospel diva Janet Manyowa is set for a musical match-up with Nigerian gospel powerhouse Sinach, courtesy of “Arise with Sinach” concert, at Celebration Centre in Harare on Saturday.The event will also feature other leading local gospel acts, including Eleana Makombe, Joyfull Praise Choir, Bonnie Deuschle, Ellard and Sharon Cherayi.“The…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER ZIMDANCEHALL chanter and man of the moment Ezbornwage Chidamajaya, popularly known as Hulengende, is now a free man after the complainant who paid him US$3 900 to perform at a Mutoko Leisure Centre withdrew the charges.This comes as Munyaradzi Mutanhaura, the complainant, and Hulengende, who was accompanied by his lawyer Terrence…
Angela MtombeniENTERTAINMENT WRITER A NEW youth entertainment experience, Teen Fest ZW, is set to launch this Saturday at Borrowdale Racecourse in Harare.Organised by Massive Events, the festival aims to promote responsible behaviour, creativity and positive youth culture through its “Smart Teen” movement.“The lack of events specifically designed for teenagers inspired us to create a safe…
Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER MUSIC star Jah Prayzah and musician-of-the-moment Feli Nandi are part of the first wave of artists announced by Jacaranda Music Festival as the premier music event gears up for its return to the Thornpark Polo Club from October 2 to 4.Apart from Jah Prayzah and Feli Nandi — who is currently…
Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER JUST when the dust appears to be settling on the growing tensions between Zimbabwe and South Africa, Amapiano star Kabza De Small is set to cross Limpopo for a highly anticipated show in Harare this weekend.The “King of Amapiano” is billed to perform at Long Cheng Plaza and the ticket prices…
Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERBUSINESSMAN Wicknell Chivayo has saluted Mukudzei “Jah Prayzah” Mukombe’s “street smarts and resourcefulness” after the latter approached him for…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER IT’S official!Songbird Feli Nandi has become the latest diva to fill the 4 500-seater Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), following her successful “Fill Up HICC: A Night with Feli Nandi” concert on Friday.The milestone marks a remarkable turnaround for the singer, who suffered an embarrassing setback at the “Nubian Notes” concert…
Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER KADOMA Music Festival is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary in grand style with a star-studded line-up headlined by Congolese music icon Awilo Longomba and Jamaican dancehall star Beenie Man on October 10 at The Odyssey Kadoma.The milestone edition will also feature some of the country’s leading acts, including Alick Macheso,…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERA NOSTALGIC musical journey awaits Harare next month as veteran rhumba musician Yondo Sister joins an impressive line-up of African music legends for the Ecobank Legends Night Africa concert.The 68-year-old Congolese diva will share the stage with Malian music star Salif Keita and a host of local musicians, including Intotal Band, Alick…
