LIFESTYLES across Africa will be thrown into focus when a new channel —Honey — launches on DStv this month. Publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe Liz Dziva said the channel would showcase the diversity of life across the continent. ‘‘It’s a channel made in Africa by Africans for Africans,’’ she said. Honey is…
AFRO-FUSION music band Mafriq, which disbanded about nine years ago after its three members decided to pursue solo careers, has reunited to produce a single titled Ndamuwana. Mafriq is made up of the trio of Pauline ‘‘Pau’’ Gundidza, Lovedale “Discord” Makalanga and Tungamirirai “Tunga T” Tavi. Gundidza said the single was ready for release. “We…
MUSIC star Respina Patai, popularly known as Mai Patai, has incorporated the saxophone in her music as part of efforts to create a more contemporary beat. The gospel songstress, who made inroads on the music scene when she released the award-winning album Punish the Devil in 2018, is confident that the new beat will…
JITI musician Braveman “Baba Harare” Chizvino is pleased with the success of his latest track, Handidi Zvekumitisa, on the market. The song, featuring Nomagugu Ncube, was released on February 8. “I am humbled by the positive feedback the song is getting on Youtube. The feedback is so encouraging. I never imagined that it will reach…
GOSPEL musician Shyleen Maningi has released a musical video titled Rumbidzai to promote the prophetic song Rumbidzai which was written some decades ago. It is an emotional song that talks about natural disasters affecting Zimbabwe and other parts of the world. The track was composed by the founder of Living Word Ministry, Samuel Manyika, some…
8SQUARE Music’s newest acquisition Kriss Newtone, has released a 10-track debut studio album titled The Avatar State. The project features one of the most prominent players within hip-hop spheres, Soko Matemai, on the track Sango. This announcement comes in the wake of a critically acclaimed Listening Party which was held recently. Bursting with talent, the…
GOSPEL diva Mercy Mutsvene has hailed her eldest son Tanatswa for following in her footsteps. This comes as Tanatswa has lined up a debut single titled Barika which is expected on the market anytime this week. “The first fruit of my womb has embarked on a new journey. He is my multi-talented baby, drummer, guitarist,…
SOCIALITE-cum-businessman Mike Chimombe has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been forced into self-isolation on the back of a marked decline in new coronavirus cases. Zimbabwe has been registering a drop in new Covid-19 cases and deaths with renewed efforts to lower the numbers through embarking on a nationwide vaccination programme. In a…
SUNGURA musician Peter Moyo has roped in Zimdancehall chanter Freeman on a new album titled Maricho KwaMoyo. The album is expected in April and the HKD Boss, as Freeman is affectionately known in showbiz, features on the track Rufu. This comes as Moyo released the track Chinokanganwa Idemo last month, which is part of…
Anesu Mirisawu LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw HIP-HOP gospel singer Mudiwa Mutandwa aka Mudiwa Hood has pledged to give Valentine’s Day gifts to single female junior doctors to thank the frontline workers for the work they are doing in the Covid-19 era. The gifts are only for junior doctors who are not in relationships: “I am willing…
