© GREETINGS, and welcome to my weekly theatre column. To get started, what is the theatre? And why is it important? Why should we care, when there is film, and the internet, and all other manners of ways of being entertained? Why should we support the theatre? [GoogleAd] First of all because theatre is a…
© From this week, we will bring you a series of articles on some of Zimbabwe’s past black listed songs from the 70s up until the 2000s as different government systems tried in vain to control artistic voices. [GoogleAd] AS the liberation war intensified in Zimbabwe in the 1970s, rural communities witnessed such brutality and…
© GEMMA Griffiths is a Zimbabwean musician based in Cape Town, South Africa who speaks and sings in fluent Shona, a subject she did while at school in Zimbabwe. [GoogleAd] She hogged the showbiz limelight last year thanks to her collaboration with Zimdancehall stalwart Winky D on the song Mugarden. Since then, Gemma is one…
© MOST of the wealthy international sports personalities, actors and musicians pride themselves with body tattoos. But for others the tattoos are a sign of bravado and notoriety as they are also a hit with gangsters and other doggy characters. [GoogleAd] Others believe they are cultic signatures as they also come in images of reptiles…
© LOCAL musicians are breaking new grounds in as far as fashion is concerned with some bizarre and out-of-this-world outfits defining their artistry. [GoogleAd] It seems the musicians are taking a leaf from international fashion trends whereby events such as the recently-held United States Met Gala had “strange” outfits on display. Zimbabwe has had a…
© THE bulk of charismatic preachers in the country have fallen in love with Zimdancehall music which is largely considered “impure” by some sections of the society. [GoogleAd] Zimdancehall, the most popular genre among the youths, especially those in the ghetto, is basically associated with alcoholism, vulgarity and radicalism. But true to the biblical verse…
© MULTI-AWARD-WINNING singer Jah Prayzah continues to inspire upcoming musicians with budding Beitbridge gospel singer Tinashe Lunga becoming the latest musician to release his debut eight-track album Mbiri Kunashe drawing inspiration from the lanky musician. [GoogleAd] A member of Zaoga-Forward in Faith Ministries International, Lunga said although he specialises in gospel music, his role model is…
© JAZZ sensation Dudu Manhenga will on Sunday perform in Bulawayo at a Mothers’ Day retreat being orgnised by Mpala Boutique Hotel. Situated in the serene suburb of Famona in the City of Kings, Mpala Boutique Hotel is the epitome of luxury, an exquisite high-end getaway, known for creative and impeccably presented events, from “weddings in…
© POPULAR radio personality Misred turned 30 yesterday and she says her biggest birthday wish is money. She published several images on social media showing the presents she was receiving. Speaking to the Daily News, she said of her birthday wish. “I want money as my birthday wish.” [GoogleAd] In celebrating her birthday, she also shared…
© TALENTED gospel musician Mathias Mhere believes in versatility as he incorporates different sounds such as jiti in his forthcoming album which he says is meant to break monotony. Titled Greater Than Solomon, the album which carries nine songs will be launched on May 30 in the capital. [GoogleAd] He has, however, over the years incorporated…
