SOUTH Africa gospel music sensation Benjamin Dube is expected in the country this morning ahead of his performance at the Harare International Conference Centre in the afternoon. Dube is scheduled to share the stage with local gospel artistes such as Takesure Zamar Ncube, The Charambas (Charles and Olivia), Mathias Mhere, Sebastian Magacha and Takudzwa Chihambakwe…
AWARD-WINNING Zimdancehall musician Tocky Vibes has challenged African ladies to value inner beauty more than physical attributes. The prolific song writer said he has just finished a video for the track Mushene’nene in which he cautions women not to be deluded into pursuing what society deems to be a perfect body. “The song is woman-centred one. These…
ARTISTS from different genres trooped to Wilkins Hospital in the capital to get their first jab yesterday. This comes as they have been lobbying the authorities to relax Covid-19 national lockdown measures which outlaw shows. Currently only artists in the low risk sectors, such as theatre, film, sculpture and painting, are allowed to operate in…
Tamary Chikiwa in BULAWAYO MUSIC fans have urged Bulawayo Amapiano star Mzoe7 to pursue a collabo with South Africa-based Sha Sha which they think will be an instant hit. The rallying call from the music lovers came after Mzoe7 “nailed” his feature on legendary Busi Ncube’s True Love track at the recently-held National Arts Merit Awards (Nama)…
GOSPEL musicians have hit out at the adjudicators of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) Legends @ 40 list for excluding them. The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) recently honoured 40 living legends of the cultural and creative sector. The list included pioneers, innovators and consistent contributors in fields such as the manufacturing of…
GOSPEL musician Sebastian Magacha, pictured, has promised an enthralling act on Saturday at this year’s edition of the Worship Experience Virtual Concert where he will be among supporting acts to legendary South African musician Benjamin Dube. The concert, which was called off at the eleventh hour late last year due to Covid-19 regulations, will also…
MUSIC superstar Jah Prayzah’s long-serving backing vocalist Fatima “Stimela” Katiji, pictured, has quit the popular musician’s Third Generation band for studies in the United States Of America. Jah Prayzah’s manager Keen Mushapaidze confirmed Stimela’s move to the United States but was quick to point out that the talented vocalist had not quit the Third Generation…
Tinashe Nekati STAFF WRITER nekatit@dailynews.co.zw THE Alfred Dondo Foundation (ADF), which raises funds through the annual Change a Life concerts, has assisted dozens of learners from six schools in Chivhu in Chikomba District with stationery, uniforms and sanitary ware. The Change a Life concerts is part of efforts to uphold the legacy of the late…
Zimbabwe-born recording and mixing engineer Tanatswa ‘So Sus’ Pfende now based in Canada has been nominated in the Juno Awards — considered the most prestigious music honours in that country. Tanatswa is in line for the Dance Recording of the Year category — the annual award which recognises the best dance music recording by an artist…
NOVUYO Seagirl has teamed up with songbird La Dee and Mzoe7, to drop a video of her brand new track titled Imbokodo, which celebrates the strength shown by women in the face of domestic abuse. Zimbabwe and the rest of the world is celebrating the Women’s Month and the song is meant to uplift women…
