Entertainment

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER SOUTH African musical duo, Mafikizolo, is set to make another return to Zimbabwe, this time headlining the Econet Buddie Beatz concert, which is expect­ed to bring the curtain down on the 18th Econet Victoria Falls Marathon weekend on Sunday, July 5. The award-winning duo, who has built a strong following across Africa…

ANESU MIRISAWU SOMETIMES, it takes watch­ing someone else chase their dream to remember your own. For newly crowned Miss Uni­verse Zimbabwe Roseanna Hall, serving as a judge at last year’s Miss Universe Zimbabwe pageant reignited a dream she had long con­vinced herself was over. “I did serve as a judge last year and that experience…

Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER GET Together Marimba Festival has cemented its status as among the leading marimba events after attracting at least 20 schools from across the country to this year’s edition, held at Kumusha Gardens and Resorts in Goromonzi on Thursday.Organised by Vaima Arts Trust, the annual festival, now in its sixth edition, seeks…

Angela MtombeniENTERTAINMENT WRITERTHE fourth edition of the Kubatirana/Ukubambisana Arts Festival brought together talented young performers from across the country as learners showcased their artistic abilities in a celebration of culture, creativity and heritage-based education at SOS Primary School in Waterfalls, Harare on Thursday.The annual festival, launched in 2023, attracted over a dozen schools from Harare,…

THERE are major differences between Simon Mutambi and Nisha Ts songs on male-female relations.Although both artists discuss love, marriage, conflict, and emotional experiences, their ideological positions, portrayal of gender roles, and attitudes towards relationships differ significantly.Nisha Ts generally challenges patriarchy and exposes the suffering endured by women in relationships, whereas Mutambi tends to normalise male…

Tariro TumbukayiUPCOMING rapper Chanelle Makanaka has made her acting debut in a new locally produced family drama, Chanelle’s Voice, which tackles pressing social issues including parental favouritism, family conflict and children’s rights.The film, which is now streaming on the Lasper Films YouTube channel, follows the story of 11-year-old Chanelle as she struggles to be heard…

ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS VETERAN musician Leonard “Karikoga” Zhakata is set to cele­brate his 58th birthday in style with the launch of his new acoustic music project, Acoustic Zora, at Sherwood Golf Club in Harare tonight. The event will not only celebrate another milestone in the life of one of the country’s most respected musicians but will…

Beaven Dhliwayo GROUP FEATURES EDITOR THE Embassy of Japan in Zimbabwe will return as a key cultural partner for the Otakukon Anime Festival (Okaf) 2026, set for August 23 at Moto Republik Hub in Harare. The partnership will bring an Academy award-nominated ani­mated film, a Japanese culinary experience and a new Manga Mentorship programme aimed…

Beaven Dhliwayo GROUP FEATURES EDITOR THE Embassy of Japan in Zimbabwe will return as a key cultural partner for the Otakukon Anime Festival (Okaf) 2026, set for August 23 at Moto Republik Hub in Harare. The partnership will bring an Academy award-nominated animated film, a Japanese culinary experience and a new Manga Mentorship programme aimed…