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Tanyaradzwa MarabadaENTERTAINMENT WRITERmarabadat@dailynews.co.zw Amakhosi Theatre Productions founder Continueloving “Cont” Mhlanga is no more. He was 64 and is survived by six children and wife. The veteran playwright  succumbed to pneumonia yesterday at United Bulawayo Hospital, triggering an avalanche of tributes from stunnedartists and other personalities. “It is with a heavy heart and intense sadness that…

Tanyaradzwa MarabadaENTERTAINMENT WRITERSmarabadat@dailynews.co.zw SOUL Jah Love’s family has denied neglecting the singer in death after they “took long” to erect a tombstone on his grave. This comes as the family has been attacked left, right and centre for delaying for over a year to erect a tombstone on the late Zimdance- hall star’s grave. Soul…

CHIBUKU Road To Fame, one of the leading talent identification shows in the country, is back after two years of Covid-19 pandemic induced break. Jointly organised by Delta Beverages, through its Chibuku brand, and National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, this year’s event is taking a different route.“This year will see a shift in the original…

Tanyaradzwa MarabadaENTERTAINMENT WRITERRmarabadat@dailynews.co.zw RISING afro-fusion musician Feli Nandi’s maiden trip to the United Kingdom (UK) has hit a snag due to logistical problems. The former Mhodzi Tribe backing vocalist was billed for her debut performance at Jam Afro festival, the UK edition, over the weekend. She was affected together with Sam Dondo, Jah Master, Mr…

Tanyaradzwa MarabadaENTERTAINMENT WRITERmarabadat@dailynews.co.zw JOURNALIST-CUM-AUTHOR Tendai Mutema has joined the fight against mental health stigma thanks to her debut novel From Within Me. Published by Royalty Books on July 26, the book seeks to educate and discuss childhood trauma at length. “I have always wanted to tell a story that would take the reader on an…

Tanyaradzwa MarabadaENTERTAINMENT WRITERmarabadat@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL diva Marbel Madondo has lined up Who Else But God, a live recording project aimed at giving hope to the troubled souls in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic. The event will be held at Newlands Country Club in Harare on August 27. “This past year has been one of the hardest…

Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw ONE of the most visible hip-hop artistes on the local scene, Rpeels, born Bruce Mungoyo, is set to drop a 45- track album in a bid to beat Tocky Vibes’s 36-track album which was released early this month. Rpeels says he is going to be the king of hip-hop after releasing his…

WOMEN Writers Support Network (WWSN) has announced an anthology authored by various female writers titled Seasons, set to be launched on Sunday at Cresta Jameson in Harare. The book is a collection of short stories by 15 female writers of diverse backgrounds co-ordinated by WWSN founder Sympathy Sibanda also known as Mangwenya. “We created Women…

EVERYTHING is now in place for Bright Daisies Talent and Family Show scheduled at Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza tomorrow. The event, organised by artiste and entrepreneur Daisy Makariri, will feature rising sungura artiste Mark Ngwazi, Bethen Pasinawako-Ngolomi, Dorcus Moyo, Obert Chari and Bright Chisango.At the occasion, Mukariri will officially unveil her ninth career album Celebrity,…

Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITER JOHN Chibadura’s sons — John, Simba and Knowledge (JSK) — will commemorate their father through a live recording set for the first week of August. Titled Live in Concert — Manjenjenje, Mbaramatonya, the project is an hour and half long. “The Live In Concert is part of the John Chibadura commemorations. The…