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By Ashley Moyo SEKUNJALO ma Africa successfully booked a place in the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance national finals after winning the Bulawayo provincial decider held at Manor Hotel in Zimbabwe’s second largest city on Saturday. For winning the Bulawayo contest Sekunjalo ma Africa took home US$2500 with second-placed Umkhati Theatre Works, who showcased the Amabhiza…

REIGNING Miss Earth Zimbabwe, Sakhile Dube will be hoping to be the third African Model to win the Miss Supranational pageant to be held in the Polish city of Malopolska next month. The pageant, “which focuses on natural beauty and grace,” was won by Namibian beauty Chanique Rabe in 2021, with South African model Lalela…

A NEW talent search show called “Mandandi Sessions” is set to be officially launched in August as part of efforts to scout raw artistic talent in the country. According to the show director, Partson “Chipaz” Chimbodza, the event is also his way of giving back to society. “We have a team going around the country…

Ashley Moyo AFRO-FUSION artiste Kuntah has been signed by Canadian record label Calabash Records.    Real name Takudzwa Shayanowako, Kuntah confirmed being signed under the leading record label is a good chapter in his music journey. “I am extremely happy to be part of the Calabash Records. It’s time for a new chapter in my…

Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw TRADITIONAL dance enthusiasts in Bulawayo province will be in for a treat at Manor Hotel where 10 groups are set to clash in the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance contest today. The top three groups in the country’s premier traditional dance festival will walk away with prize money of US$2 500, US$1 500…

Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS DENDERA music crooner Sulumani Chimbetu, simply known as Sulu in the entertainment circles, is set to light up Bar Rouge, located at Longcheng Plaza in Belvedere in Harare, tonight. As usual, he will be backed by his Orchestra Dendera Kings. Nyasha David headlines Dzivaresekwa Invasion gig. R ‘n’B singer Nyasha…

Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw A MOVEMENT of female artistes dubbed ‘Divas in Action (DIA) Zimbabwe’ will hold an all-female artistes gala at the late music legend Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi’s Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton on July 15. Apart from DIA founder Sarah Dee, the line-up will also include rising songstress Chipo Muchegwa whose duet with…

Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITER SUNGURA music kingpin Alick Macheso will feature his sons — Tatenda and Esau — on his set during a concert to be held at Pagomba Café in BeitBridge on July 14. Dubbed ‘‘Father and Sons Affair,’’ the concert organised by Werras Entertainment, will afford the sungura maestro the platform to introduce Tatenda…

HIGH-RIDING Zimdancehall chanter Nutty O, popular for his timeless hit Handipere Power, will celebrate his birthday at Club Olympus, former Club Connect, in Harare tonight. The Mbare-bred chanter, who is turning 31, will be supported by a star-studded line up which includes songbird Tamy Moyo, Kikky Badass, Voltz JT, Kae Chaps, Enzo, Crooger, EXQ among others….