TOP female musicians are set to share the stage at the Magitare Evening of the Arts, scheduled for Reps Theatre on March 28.The inaugural event — a tribute to women shaping the country’s creative landscape — will feature Tariro neGitare, the internationally acclaimed a cappella ensemble Nobuntu, and the multidisciplinary artistry of Lady Tshawe in…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AMERICAN gospel stars Naomi Raine and Todd Galberth delivered a remarkable performance at the Harare International Conference Centre over the weekend as part of their Everywhere Tour. The event drew a massive crowd of enthusiastic fans and proved a resounding success, with the celebrated worship leaders presenting a deeply moving…
Ashley Moyo CHILDREN’S Performing Arts Workshop (Chipawo) has opened a new Arts Education Centre in Mount Pleasant, Harare as part of efforts to expand its arts education programmes. For more than three decades, Chipawo has promoted arts and culture among young people in Zimbabwe through training in music, dance and drama. Chipawo director of Arts…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER GOSPEL musician Eleana Makombe successfully launched her latest album, She Is Grateful, at Zimbali Valley over the weekend. The event drew fans, fellow artistes and invited guests, including Ellard Cherayi and Sharon Cherayi, who gathered to celebrate the release of Makombe’s latest project. “I’m just grateful for this moment and…
NYARADZO “Advovo” Maphosa wears many hats — advocate, musician, preacher, mother, wife, and media personality. In this International Women’s Month interview with Ashley Moyo, she shares how faith, discipline, and purpose allow her to excel across all spheres while inspiring women to pursue their dreams without compromise. Read on… Q. You wear many hats: Advocate,…
Senior lifestyle writer CHITUNGWIZA–BASED church Victory Power International has sparked mixed reactions after a video of its praise and worship session featuring energetic dance routines went viral on social media. Some critics argue that the choreography goes too far, claiming it resembles dance styles commonly associated with nightclubs. However, the church’s leader, Believe Paradise, dismissed…
SEASONED Zimdancehall artiste Sniper Storm is making waves on social media following the release of his new track and video Vene Vebhawa on the Jamaican riddim WYFL.The WYFL riddim, produced in Jamaica by DJ Mac and Crash Dummy, features more than 200 artistes, including Anthony B, Elephant Man, Mavado and Vybz Kartel, each bringing their…
THE “Three Perspectives” art exhibition has set the tone for this year’s Francophone Week, which is currently underway in Harare and will run until March 22.The 2026 edition of the cultural festival, which celebrates the French language and the diverse cultures of French-speaking countries, features a packed programme of films, concerts, comedy shows and exhibitions.Organised…
IT WAS at Zebra Village in Mbare on Thursday evening when I finally met the man many Sungura lovers affectionately call “the man of the moment” Simon Mutambi.He was performing a live concert, and the place was buzzing with music lovers who had come to enjoy his energetic style.Before the show started, I approached his…
READERS in Zimbabwe and Namibia are set to gather for four Silent Book Club meet-ups this weekend, with events scheduled in Harare, Chinhoyi, Bulawayo and Rundu.The gatherings, organised by Thuthukani Ndlovu, will take place today and tomorrow, and are expected to bring together book lovers for quiet reading sessions followed by networking.“This weekend we have…
