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Budding songstress Violet Kasinganeti, daughter to former Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo’s saxophonist Lorrence ‘‘Captain Loftaz’’ Kasinganeti, is following in her father’s footsteps. Unlike her legendary father, Violet whose stage name is Tasha Kays, has joined the industry as a vocalist. [GoogleAd] The 24-year-old singer is determined to make a name for herself in the music industry…

NETHERLANDS-BASED singer and former Black Spirits member Vimbai Zimuto’s recent nude beach pictures have broken the Internet. While some Zimbabweans have expressed displeasure with the diva for her X-rated pictures, she remarks that: “You haven’t seen anything yet!” [GoogleAd] Vimbai, a former backing vocalist of the late music legend and national hero Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi…

While other teens of his age received corporal punishment from their parents because of mischief or bad behaviour, Clive Mukundu’s father would beat him for playing musical instruments. It couldn’t deter him from pursuing his passion. [GoogleAd] The talented guitarist played for more than 20 music bands as he searched for his destiny, before finally settling…

Social media in Zimbabwe was abuzz this past week with pictures of singer Vimbai Zimuto in the nude being a hot topic.  [GoogleAd] Vimbai posted pictures of herself on Instagram posing gracefully on the beach in her well-oiled birthday suit. Men and women alike had mixed reactions to these pictures with some attacking her and calling…

Arts Watch with Maxwell Sibanda AS a taxpayer who is religiously paying for the upkeep of public broadcaster ZBCTV, I am disappointed at how this station is packaging its news content. [GoogleAd] The issues I will raise in this instalment are not just manifesting themselves now but they have been happening over the years.  At times…

Musical show The Lion King was named The Repertory Players’ best production of 2018 at the annual Reps Afdis Awards ceremony, held recently at Reps Theatre in Harare. The awards are held each year to honour effort and achievement in productions staged by The Repertory Players, with additional awards to honour people making a significant contribution…

Nigerian star Davido will grace King98’s debut studio album launch set for May 1 in Harare. King98 who is one of the youngest hip-hop musicians in the country has invited internationally-acclaimed music stars Davido and South Africa’s Nasty C, to spice up his Wingate Golf Club event. [GoogleAd] The studio album is titled Francesca. “We will…

There was cheer in local showbiz circles this past week as two of Zimbabwe’s outstanding actresses did the country proud by presenting accolades at prestigious awards ceremonies. [GoogleAd] United States-based Danai Gurira and South Africa-based Mbo Mahocs were shining on the podium as guest presenters at some prestigious awards ceremonies, hence raising the country’s flag…

Chimurenga music maestro Thomas ‘Mukanya’ Mapfumo has urged local musicians to rise up and speak the truth to those in power so as to rescue the country from further collapse.  [GoogleAd] The ‘Corruption’ hit-maker told the Daily News on Sunday this week that the country has been reduced to ashes because people fear questioning decisions made…

  Artists in Zimbabwe have been the hardest hit as the country’s economic meltdown continues unabated. [GoogleAd] With ordinary Zimbabweans struggling to meet day-to-day basics as prices skyrocket, most of them have been left with no disposable incomes which they can spare for showbiz and entertainment. It never rains but pours for the musicians who…