© THE Hello Summer Craft Fair 2019, hosted by The House of Tenang, will on September 21 take place at Vainona High School in Harare. The aims to bring people together in an intellectual and physical manner. With various exhibitors around Harare showcasing, this will allow various businesses to use the transition into summer to…
© AWARD-WINNING rapper, Enock Munhenga aka ExQ, pictured, recently roped in Simba Tagz and Nigeria’s Mr Eazi in a recent remix of his track titled Teddy Bear. The remix has been an instant hit since it was dropped on YouTube early September. “It was an exciting experience working with Mr Eazi. Actually when I flew…
THE 7th annual Zimbabwe Mbira Festival taking place today in Harare at Mukuvisi Woodlands will for the first time include a Food and Crafts Fair. Over 15 groups which include lead- ing traditionalist Mbira dzeNharira and Maungira eNharira among others, will showcase at the festival . Festival founder and director Albert Chiedza told Daily News…
© HOT dancehall singers Enzo Ishall and Killer T joined by Baba Harare, Mbeu, Diana Samkange and Selmor Mtuku- dzi among others will perform at the three-day Midlands Music Festival in Kwekwe. Kwekwe born reggae artiste Tavona Padoro aka Jah Bless, who will be one of the event’s drawcards, has commended musicians from other cities…
© SOUTH Africa-based gospel musician Blessing Gomo says it is high time that musicians unite in condemning xenophobia. Gomo, together with Togarepi Chivaviro and Mkhululi Bhebhe, are among a number of gospel singers based and making music in the neighbouring country. [GoogleAd] “We are all one in the body of Christ and we should not…
© RECORDING studio Chillspot has found itself in the spotlight as they appear to support sexist lyrics that promote sexual violence. The outrage has been triggered by a musical video in which a young boy appears glorifying rape, something which has been condemned by music fans and listeners alike. [GoogleAd] The development comes as dirty lyrics…
© OUTSPOKEN musician Hosiah Chipanga is yearning for a chance to perform his controversial song Gushungo at the funeral of former president Robert Mugabe. Chipanga, who dabbles in politics, described the former strongman who died on Friday at a hospital in Singapore, as a “punching bag.” [GoogleAd] “The scriptures have been fulfilled. It was since revealed…
© ZIMBABWE’s biggest and longest running urban culture festival — Shoko Festival 2019 edition — will run from September 27 to 29 in Harare and Chitungwiza. The festival will run under the theme “Good Vibes Only” as Shoko aims to create a unifying platform through art, creativity and music. The proudly Southern African line-up will…
SONGSTRESS Selmor Mtukudzi, pictured, says she will showcase at the Tuku commemoration concert in honour of her late father and national hero Oliver if she is invited to participate. The gig, slated for September 27 at Glamis Arena, has thrust Selmor into the spotlight since she was initially meant to perform in South Africa at…
© CELEBRATED singers Hope Masike, Gemma Griffiths and Tahle Wedzinza will grace a debut musical theatre production adapted from the best-selling local book Bongile. The concert will commemorate 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls, set for November. [GoogleAd] Sponsored by Old Mutual, the Bongile-We…
