AWARD-WINNING musicians Mwenje Mathole and Fusion 5 Mangwiro will share the stage with the 911 Band on September 27 at the Harare International Conference Centre VIP lounge. Dubbed ‘Mwenje Mathole in Concert Two,’ the upcoming show will mark an important step in the career of the Gweru-born artist who released his debut album Musharukwa in…
By Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) says logistical challenges stand in the way of plans to host the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) in various cities and towns across the country. This comes after the arts sector has raised concern over the fact that Zimbabwe’s premier awards have never been…
ZIM hip-hop star Saintfloew has signed a distribution deal with international powerhouse, Virgin Music Group, as part of his efforts to expose his music to a global audience.The deal was confirmed by Virgin Music Group’s artistes and repertoire official Gareth Wilson in a statement.“Today is a special day welcoming Saintfloew to the Virgin Music Group…
By Thembinkosi NyathiLIFESTYLE WRITERnyathit@dailynews.co.zwTHE Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust and the European Union (EU) Delegation to Zimbabwe have awarded US$280 494 to 20 arts and culture projects across the country. The arts projects received the grants, ranging from US$1 556 to US$30 930, under the CreativeActions 2 project which seeks to support capacity development, talent…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE inaugural Mwaka International Schools Arts Festival is set to take place on September 27 at Chancellor Junior School Culture Centre, Mutare. The festival, which is running under the theme ‘United Beats: Bridging the Gap, Celebrating Diversity’, is organised by Chenhaka Trust, in partnership with National Association of Primary Heads (NAPH),…
By Progress Chaya MUSIC stars Victor Kunonga and Mary Anibal have described the upcoming Afrotrance Series as a perfect platform to showcase and promote diverse local art forms. Kunonga and Anibal, who collaborated on the hit song Zuva, off the former’s latest album Induna, will share the stage with celebrated Zimbabwean poet, songwriter, and writer…
MULTI-TALENTED artist Hope Masike says she feels fulfilled by the feats she has accomplished in diverse fields of art over the past 15 years. Masike- a singer, songwriter, painter and poet- has released four albums and four poetry books since 2009 when she dropped her debut music album titled Hope. Her other music albums are…
THE month of September holds great significance as it is dedicated to celebrating the mbira, an iconic instrument central to Zimbabwean music culture. In honor of this occasion, the inaugural Bira Rembira Festival, headlined by Jah Prayzah, is set to take place on September 27 at Gwanzura Stadium in Harare. Organised by Chipaz Promotions, the…
A SOMEWHAT low-key evening turned into an exhilarating night as gospel musician Mathias Mhere successfully launched his 14-track album, Akati Anesu Emmanuel, to the delight of his fans who had been eagerly anticipating soul-stirring melodies. The launch, which took place on Friday night at Rainbow Towers in the capital, attracted gospel lovers from all walks…
HARARE-BORN Hollywood make-up artist, hair stylist and cosmetologist Jacque Mgido is as big as they come. For the past two-and-a-half decades, Mgido has transitioned from a poor girl with big dreams to a key figure in the beauty industry. From humble beginnings, she worked her way to the top, in the process earning opportunities to…
