Entertainment

CHIBUKU Nesham­wari, the country’s leading traditional dance festival, has re­turned for its 2026 edition, with provincial competitions kicking off on May 9 at Manor Hotel in Bulawayo. Held in partnership with the National Arts Council of Zimba­bwe (NACZ) and the Zimbabwe National Traditional Dancers Association (ZNTDA), this year’s festival aims to bring communities together through…

FOR the first time in his celebrated career, sungura kingpin Alick Macheso is turning his usual Mozambique show into a family affair, taking his sons — Esau and Tatenda — along to headline the neighbour­ing country’s Independence celebrations. Macheso, who has performed in the former Portuguese colony more than once, is set to thrill fans…

AFTER his recent sold-out show in Bulawayo, rising comedian Frank Chirisa is now confident of taking his Thirty Minutes with Chirisa on tour as he builds on the momentum of a break­through performance that has elevated his profile. The show exceeded expecta­tions, with demand outstripping seating capacity and forcing some attendees to stand for the…

FOLLOWING his selection for Music Imbizo in South Africa, Afro-fusion artiste Agga Nyabinde has set his sights on making significant inroads across the region and beyond.Agga told this publication that Music Imbizo, slated for later this year in Durban, presents a key platform to promote his musical brand.“Our new band, Kashe Groovers, is about taking…

AFTER drawing a bumper crowd at the Harare International Conference Centre, Intotal Band is set to take its popular Legends Night show to Germany.The showcase, aimed at presenting Zimbabwean music to an international audience, will see the ensemble perform on July 25 at SüdbRücke in Cologne.“This tour means breaking into new territories, celebrating Zimbabwean music…

A PLATFORM that promotes music and creative expression, Nyimbo zaKwatu, is set to launch a new initiative called Women’s Denderedzwa, a dialogue series aimed at bringing women together for meaningful and solution-focused discussions.With the inaugural event slated for May 13, at Alliance Française de Harare, it will feature women from different fields discussing the role…

THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD Kupakwashe Muranda, who calls herself “Cake Engineer,” is set to represent Zimbabwe at the African Kids Kidpreneur event in Uganda.The event will bring together young entrepreneurs from across Africa to showcase their talents, share ideas and build networks that promote innovation and business growth.“I love baking and decorating cakes, and I saw a need…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE return of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) has sparked excitement among arts lovers across Zimba­bwe. Following the announcement, social media was awash with excitement as fans and revellers expressed their eagerness for the return of the much-loved festival, which was first held in 1999. Award-winning filmmaker Nico Abote…

Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITER SOUTH-AFRICA songbird Sha Sha brought her A-game at the “Upenyu Festival”, which was held on Saturday at Lifestyle Park in Chishawasha which coincided with Independence Day celebra­tions. Dressed in a denim top and black leather pants, Sha Sha lit up the stage with her performance. She was joined by energetic dancers,…

TOP jazz crooner Josh Meck is set to remember his roots and honour the artistes who helped shape his musical journey as he celebrates this year’s International Jazz Day.By sharing the stage with some of the musicians who contributed to his growth, Meck is also reminding audiences that jazz remains one of Zimbabwe’s most respected…