AMERICAN gospel music stars Maverick City and Kirk Franklin will tonight descend on the Glamis Arena in Harare for the highly-anticipated Kingdom World Tour. The concert will feature the famous Joyful Praise Choir (JPC) supporting the American stars alongside Ezekiel Paul, Vocal EX and Covenant Praise who have replaced Tembalami, The Unveiled, Takesure Zama and…
AS the country will be celebrating the Heroes Day today with major proceedings at the National Heroes Acre, the showbiz players have also lined up special gigs that beckons the nation to pause, reflect, and stand united in honour of liberation war heroes and heroines. Below is the list of some of the gigs: Ruwa…
BULAWAYO-BORN JoyRukanza is a very creative artist whose music defies characterisation. JoyRukanza’s out-of-the-box music fuses diverse music elements such as hip-hop, new wave, soul, indie, and even Zimbabwe’s own sungura music, which she says inspired the story-telling in her songs. The larger-than-life musician, who has a weakness for the colour green, has extraordinary word-play skills…
BY EMMANUEL MARAMBE INFLUENTIAL Nigerian cleric Paul David, who submits to the “anointing” of the late televangelist T.B Joshua, is looking forward to his second visit to Zimbabwe next month. Preparations for the two-day “TB Joshua Legacy Crusade” set for the City Sports Centre between September 6 and 7 in Harare are well on course…
A GROUND-BREAKING weeklong exhibition meant to showcase the artistic talents of young Zimbabweans kicked off at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe yesterday. Titled ‘Africa Alive! Uncovering Africa through Young Eyes,’ the dynamic showcase, curated by the Kids’ African History Club, features a diverse range of artwork exploring Africa’s rich and complex history, from ancient civilisations…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw TOP jazz musicians will share the stage at the second edition of the A Century of Jazz concert set for Zimbabwe Germany Society in Harare on August 23. The event meant to celebrate jazz music, themed Golden Era of Jazz and organised by jazz maestro Josh Meck, will feature Clive…
Progress Chaya chayap@dailynews.co.zw THE Eye of Calvary Foundation has announced plans to increase its support for the elderly and less-privileged students this December. The foundation, which operates under the Ranaka Legal Aid Trust, has set to assist more than 150 elderly individuals this year, up from 25 last year. “The registration process for additional beneficiaries…
Thembinkosi Nyathi nyathit@dailynews.co.zw NORTON-BASED upcoming gospel artiste Ebenezer Lasten is aiming to give more music to his fans after releasing debut five-track album Matewu Five last year. The project is made up of tracks: Mateu Five, Kurarama Inyasha, Mefibhosheti, Jesu Wakamupomera and Jesu Muchinda Werugare. “My music is deeply rooted in the Bible, drawing inspiration from Charles Charamba’s work and…
IN ONE of our main stories yesterday, police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi was categorically clear, the police are all out to stop growing robberies in the country. The police will mercilessly go after any form of crime. Nyathi highlighted how the escalating war on robbers and violent criminals by law enforcement agents in Zimbabwe will…
FRESH from his tour of South Africa and the United Kingdom, Orchestra Dendera Kings frontman Sulumani “Sulu” Chimbetu will honour his legendary father Simon Chimbetu with a gig at Cotton Club in Victoria Falls tonight. Known by various stage names including Chopper, Mr Viscose, Cellular, Simomo and Mukoma Sam, Chimbetu breathed his last on August…
