SCORES of people, mainly from the banking sector, attended the launch of Relational Wealth, a book by banker and relationship strategist Betty Murambadoro, in Harare.The book revolves around the struggles Murambadoro faced while growing up in Mkoba, Gweru, and traces her journey to where she is today.“Relationships lifted me to heights I could not have…
LEADING Zimdancehall artistes Ricky Fire, Kadjah, Celcius, Ndunge Yut, Kinnah and Blot have been confirmed as part of the inaugural Bhanditi Festival.Organised by Seh Calaz in conjunction with veteran promoter Partson “Chipaz” Chimbodza, the event will also feature Jamaican dancehall star Charly Black at the City Sports Centre in Harare. “MaBhanditi is a movement and…
BRENDA Mudzimu, founder and director of the Mr and Miss Albinism Trust, says her organisation will mark Women’s Month with the launch of a new national honours platform — the Disability Divas Awards (DDA) — aimed at recognising the achievements of women with disabilities across Zimbabwe.Mudzimu said the awards are designed to celebrate resilience, leadership…
AS PART of efforts to foster unity and cultural exchange in the region, top Zimbabwean musician Winky D and his Zambian counterpart Yo Maps will headline the inaugural Zambia-Zimbabwe Braai Festival in Lusaka next month.The event, scheduled for April 11 at the Lusaka Showgrounds Main Arena, is being jointly organised by Dream Light Events and…
PRODUCERS of the award-winning television drama Bundu, which airs on 3Ktv and is also available on DStv Channel 293, say they are optimistic about reaching a decade of the show on air.The long-running series, now in its 17th season, has continued to attract strong viewership and positive feedback from audiences, underscoring what producers say is…
WHILE the 24th National Arts Merit Awards celebrated many outstanding artists, I am happy about the recognition of musician Nisha Ts, whose music boldly confronts the realities faced by women in society.I really enjoyed the 24th National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) more than the previous editions.I am not going to dwell on everything that excited…
Ashley Moyo and Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS THE WEEKEND is here again that time when many people unwind and recharge by attending live shows. Artistes have lined up performances across the country, promising a packed entertainment schedule that caters for every taste, from reggae, Zimdancehall and Afro-fusion to Dendera, among others. Tonight, Club Oasis in…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MUSIC star Gemma Griffiths’ presentation at the Greenhouse, located at British Council in Harare is one of the events to look forward to today at the ongoing Creative Economy Week. Dubbed ‘Music with Gemma,’ the presentation, set to start at 2pm, will see the Zimbabwean pop star talk on how…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE REPORTER THE drama series The Return of Gringo is set to premiere on popular television channel 3Ktv, offering viewers a nostalgic journey back to one of Zimbabwe’s most beloved screen characters. According to Taurai Boora, son of the late actor Lazarus “Gringo” Boora, the decision to air the production on 3Ktv…
AS THE dust settles on this year’s National Arts Merit Awards, simmering tensions over who owns — and who may perform — collaborative hits continue to ripple through Zimbabwe’s music industry.The controversy erupted around the recent edition of the awards hosted by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz), with disputes over stage performances quickly…
