FAST-RISING musician Oriyano is set to share the stage with Nigerian superstar Davido during the highly-anticipated 5ive Alive Tour, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. Born Kudakwashe Kachehiko, Oriyano who is making waves with his hit track Jolai neNgirozi will be joined by songstress Tamy Moyo for the performance scheduled for May 2…
THE drive to empower ordinary Zimbabweans is taking on a new dimension as financial literacy is translated into local languages, bringing practical money skills closer to the people who need them most. This community-centred approach underpins the upcoming Ariel Financial Literacy and Business Summit – Africa, an initiative by Ariel Financial Literacy Hub that is…
THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) has reaffirmed the crucial role played by the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) in the…
AT LEAST a dozen gospel groups are set to light up this year’s Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe (AFMOZ) Youth Conference, scheduled for Mufaro in Masvingo. The four-day gathering, running from April 9 to 12 in Mushagashi, is expected to draw more than 30 000 youth worshippers and will feature leading acts including Minister Michael…
GLOBETROTTING mbira maestro Hope Masike is set to launch her fifth book on Friday, further cementing her growing footprint in literature. Titled Mbira Mberi (Mbira Forward), the publication explores the history of the mbira instrument while offering practical guidance on how to play it. “In my latest book Mbira Mberi, there is a bit of…
SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso has lined up his first South Africa tour of the year, with performances scheduled for next month.The tour will see Macheso and his Orchestra Mberikwazvo outfit take to the stage in several cities, including Durban and Cape Town.“We last performed in South Africa in October last year and we are glad…
VETERAN urban groove artiste Alexio Kawara is set to take fans on a nostalgic journey with the inaugural Shades of Black Experience (Sobe).The event, set for German Society of Zimbabwe in Harare on March 27, marks Kawara’s return to the urban grooves genre that propelled him to national prominence at the turn of the millennium.“The…
AS Women’s Month draws to a close, the spotlight turns to the upcoming third edition of the All-Female Artist Awards, a celebration dedicated to honouring the achievements of women in the arts.Founded by Sarah Dee, the awards slated for Maka’s Sip n Eatery in the capital aim to create a platform that recognises and uplifts…
A NEW play— Running on Empty – which explores the blurred lines between truth, performance and ambition, is currently showing at the Reps Theatre in the capital.The production, which runs until Saturday, marks the venue’s 808th staging since it opened in 1931, underscoring its long-standing role in Zimbabwe’s theatre industry.“Running on Empty tells the story…
Senior Entertainment Writer BULAWAYO is set to come alive next month as 10 South African artistes take to the stage at the forthcoming Harris Festival. The festival, scheduled for April 25, promises an electrifying celebration of music and culture, with a strong Amapiano line-up featuring Scotts Maphuma, Kamo Mphela, Cowboii, Jazzworx, Thukuthela, Tracy, Thatohatsi, NaakMusiq…
