Maxwell Sibanda & Blessing Masakadza STAFF WRITERS ZIMBABWEAN artists and arts practitioners still have fond memories of legendary music superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mutukudzi whom they described as humble, talented and caring. And it is two years since his death at the Avenues Clinic in Harare on January 23, 2019. During his illustrious career, Tuku…
AS ZIMBABWEAN musicians last year pondered their next move after government introduced the first national lockdown in March that banned gatherings, a saviour in the form of Nashtv was born. Nashtv went on to pre-record hundreds of musicians and screen their performances on national television, much to the delight of audiences across the country. The musicians were…
By Dakarai Mashava Netherlands-based Zimbabwean artist Vimbai Zimuto, pictured, has dropped yet another controversial video titled Handigone. As has become the norm, the video featuring veteran actor Leroy Gopal, has stirred controversy, with some music fans crticising the former backing vocalist in the late music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi’s Black Spirits of being obsessed with nudity. Daily News…
Anesu Mirisawu LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw URBAN grooves sensation Enock Guni aka Nox is set to perform during the United States and Canada virtual awards ceremony titled Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (Zaa) tonight. Zaa seeks to recognise Zimbabweans based in diaspora for outstanding and notable achievements. It is an internationally-recognised awards brand which recognises, celebrates and promotes…
Anesu Mirisawu LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima) which were set for February 6 have been postponed to February 20 due to the Covid-19 lockdown put in place by the government. The postponement is happening at a time the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) have also changed format for the Nama which…
SONGSTRESS Thulani Machisa is lucky that her father Okay is also a musician who understands the industry and the challenges that come with the profession. The Daily News on Sunday’s Lifestyle Writer Anesu Mirisawu caught up with the Zimbabwe College of Music student who enjoys playing the mbira and below are excerpts from the interview….
Vasco Chaya & Anesu Mirisawu LIFESTYLE WRITERS THE recent measures announced by government to curb the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will further worsen individual band members’ welfare as they usually rely on live concerts for survival. This comes as the music industry has been under tough lockdown measures since March last year as music…
chayav@dailynews.co.zw RHUMBA musician and dancer Lady Storm also known as Eriza has hit hard times as the Covid-19 national lockdown takes its toll on the arts sector. Real name Lyn Magodo, the musician earned the moniker Eriza after featuring in Jah Prayzah’s video Eriza off the blockbuster studio album Jerusarema. “Things are really tight for…
By Tamary Chikiwa MUSICIANS in the City of Kings are advocating for a Bulawayo version of ‘Nash TV’ saying the Harare television station has greatly assisted artists in the capital during the Covid-19 lockdown. The musicians said there is a need for a Bulawayo-based online music promoter who can help them showcase their talents during…
By Anesu Mirisawu mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw AS COVID-19 continues to ravage the world, the local sculpture industry has been hit hard by the absence of international tourists, who make up the bulk of its customers. Since March last year, Zimbabwe has not been receiving international tourists and local stone sculptors have been producing pieces without any buyers….
