By Ashley Moyo ALL is set for Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance contest in Manicaland where 10 groups will fight for the grand prize at Dzonzai Night Club in Gaza, Chipinge today. The top three winning groups in the country’s premier traditional dance festival will walk away with prize money of US$2 500, US$1 500 and…
HUNDREDS of people from all walks of life thronged Chief Chisiti village in Mt Darwin to pay their last respects to the fallen gospel musician Diva Mafunga. Mafunga died in a horrific car crash on Tuesday on his way from Bulawayo to Harare, sending the music industry into mourning. The Endai Naizvozvo hit-maker’s remains were…
Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw GWANDA-BASED Amapiano artiste, Thembinkosi Zhou, known in the music circles as Master Zhoe, has unveiled a new album Re Game. On the latest studio project, Master Zhoe roped in the services of Andy Muridzo and Kadijah among others. “The title of the album means unlocking new levels in the game; I am…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITERS DENDERA music crooner Sulumani “Sulu” Chimbetu and his Orchestra Dendera Kings are set to serenade guests at Sherwood Golf Club in the capital tonight. Of late, the joint is now Chimbetu’s hunting ground. Tomorrow, the Sean Timba hit maker will headline Winter Warmer Bash at Chipiwa Gardens in Marondera…
SUNGURA artiste, Panganayi Hare, says he will not throw in the towel despite being overlooked in National Arts Merit Awards. Mukoma Panga, as the music promoter-cum-recording artiste, believes awards will come in the fullness of time. He made this revelation shortly after releasing his latest single titled Tadiwanashe. He collaborated with the 2023 Zima Best…
SCORES of dance fanatics thronged City Sports Bar in the capital on Wednesday to witness this year’s edition of Divas Winter Warmer. The event, promoted by Dancers Association of Zimbabwe (Daz) in conjunction with the City Sports Bar, saw at least 20 all-female dance groups sharing the stage. The standout performers on the night were…
Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw OVER 30 musicians have featured on a pioneering gospel riddim which producer Lyton Ngolomi created with the aim of creating a platform for artistes in the genre to collaborate. Riddim, which in Jamaican patois means rhythm, is associated with reggae and dancehall.Typically, producers/beatmakers create a riddim and invite various artistes to sing…
RENOWNED poet and scholar Tsitsi Jaji, is set to host two events centred on sharing poetry, building community, and improving poetic expression in the capital. The first event, Reading, will take place tomorrow at Alliance Française before a Poet’s Workshop on July 11 at Afrotopia Cafe, situated in the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. “Our approach…
GOSPEL musician Diva Mafunga died in a horror crush along Harare-Bulawayo Road yesterday, triggering an outpouring of grief among fellow artistes. The death of Mafunga, who is survived by three children as his wife died a couple of years ago, was confirmed by Clevious Mudeka, a close relative to the gospel musician. “Mafunga is no…
MULTI-AWARD winning gospel artiste, Minister Michael Mahendere, received an assortment of presents including US$15 000 and 10 head of cattle at his 40th birthday celebrations held at Golden Conifer in Strathaven in Harare at the weekend. At the colourful event graced by artistes who included Jah Prayzah, Tembalami, Janet Manyowa and BaShupi, Mahendere received US$15…
