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LEGENDARY singer and songwriter Jeys Marabini will share the stage with veteran South African musician Steve Dyer tonight at the Academy of Music in Bulawayo as part of a series of concerts to celebrate his 34-year-long stint in music. Dubbed ‘Friends of Jeys Marabini in Concert,’ the concert, which coincides with the launch of his…

By Ashley Moyo amoyo@dailynews.co.zw MUSIC lovers are in for a treat today as the Chibuku Road to Fame provincial competitions take place at Mandel Bar in Watsomba, Mutare, and at Lwendulu Beerhall in Hwange, Matabeleland North. At least 10 musical outfits in each province will compete for the top prize of US$2500 and a ticket…

SEVENTH Day-Adventist Church gospel music outfit Firm Faith Zimbabwe is set to launch its 10th album Munesimba on next month at 7 Arts theatre in Harare. Firm faith music director, Marshall Matsilele said all is set for the launch, set for November 2, to be graced by South African acappella group No Limits. “As we…

REGGAE fans are in for a treat tonight with the One People Tour Africa concert, headlined by legendary Jamaican artist Burning Spear. The 79-year-old reggae icon, born Winston Rodney, arrived in the country on Wednesday and promised an unforgettable performance at the Glamis Arena in Harare. Sharing the stage with him will be local talents…

Thembinkosi NyathiLIFESTYLE WRITERnyathit@dailynews.co.zw THE much-anticipated Castle Lager Braai Festival, which returns to Old Hararians Sports Club tomorrow, promises to be an exhilarating blend of food, music and celebration. Music enthusiasts and beer lovers are expected to come in droves to Zimbabwe’s biggest braai event where President Winky D will headline the music segment. Apart from…

AWARD-WINNING writer Sukoluhle Nyathi will be the guest speaker at the Harare Open Book Festival to be held at The Garden in Newlands, Harare on Saturday. The South Africa-based writer, popularly known as Sue Nyathi, has written acclaimed books such as The Gold Diggers (2018), A Family Affair (2020) and An Angel’s Demise (2022).The Bulawayo-born…

THE DANCERS Association of Zimbabwe (Daz) is set to celebrate its 17th anniversary with a concert to be held at City Sports Bar in Harare on October 31. Daz president, Hapaguti Mapimhidze said the upcoming event dubbed- Daz 17th Anniversary Celebrations-would bring the spotlight on the impact his organization is making. “Establishing this association was…

By Tembinkosi Nyathi HARARE-BASED poet Maxwell Kadenhere is set to release his debut spokenword Extended Play (EP) titled “Undercover” on November 1. The EP, which features seven poems, addresses critical societal issues such as drug abuse and gender-based violence (GBV). “This is my debut EP, and I have high hopes that it will resonate with…

By Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER YESTERDAY, the nation commemorated the life of Tongai “Dhewa” Moyo, one of the most celebrated sungura musicians, who passed away on October 15, 2011. A close friend and fellow artiste, Somandla “Mafia” Ndebele, shared his reflections with the Daily News, expressing how deeply he misses the Muchina Muhombe hit-maker. “It…