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…
Today is Women’s Day and musicians have given the gents opportunity to spoil their women in commemoration of the day with a number of showcases. Ladies enjoy yourselves by attending any event of your choice. Macheso, Baba Harare share stage Sungura giant Alick Macheso will tonight be in action at one of his favourite hunting grounds…
BULAWAYO-BASED arts organisation Nhimbe Trust is one of 15 organisations from Africa selected as beneficiaries of the first call for funding under the Culture at Work Africa programme. [GoogleAd] The Nhimbe project dubbed “Linking Communities through Culture” which will roll out in earnest this year is co-funded by the European Union and implemented in partnership…
HARARE – Dancehall star Soul Jah Love seems to have mended his relations with his followers in South Africa if his latest expedition is anything to go by. Sauro as the chanter is fondly known has had sour relations with the South African folk resulting in clashes but it seems all that has passed now. [GoogleAd] The…
Afrofusion singer, Ashton “Mbeu” Nyahora, whose stock continues to rise following a splendid performance at Oliver Mtukudzi’s memorial show in South Africa, will this Friday take his act to the popular braai spot PaHuku at Club Vicious in Harare. [GoogleAd] Mbeu, who is arguably one of the most successful products of Mtukudzi’s Pakare Paye Arts Centre,…
POPULAR socialite and businessman Genius ‘‘Ginimbi’’ Kadungure has spoken out against violence towards women. He has urged women to speak out against violence and not to stay in an abusive relationship. [GoogleAd] “Women please don’t get caught in a trap of catering to a man who abuse you. Speak Out! #StopViolenceAgainstWomen,” he wrote on Twitter….
HARARE – Legendary musician Thomas Mapfumo has blasted Zanu PF for allegedly fuelling music piracy in the country. Mapfumo, popularly known as Mukanya, his totem, told the Daily News this week that bigwigs in the ruling party are the beneficiaries of piracy. [GoogleAd] “I have carried a research on the causes of music piracy in our industry…
Popular musician Tocky Vibes’ latest video has got people talking. Titled Zviwanikwa, it is a song about workplace romance and the posture of the model in the video has caused a stir on social media. [GoogleAd] Tocky is famed for “decent” videos and the latest production is a break away from the usual norm that people…
Female dancehall singer Lipsy, pictured, is back in the limelight as she features on a gospel-themed song Ndingatyei by Tasha Kays which is accompanied by an all-female video. [GoogleAd] Born Tendazvaitwa Chitimbe, although the highly-gifted singer has battled chronic illness over the years, she has managed to keep afloat. “This is the beginning of the year…
National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) has launched the People’s Choice for the 18th National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) voting platform, hence giving hope to artists like Winky D and comedienne Samantha ‘‘Gonyeti’’ Kureya who had failed to get a single nomination in this year’s edition. [GoogleAd] The arts mother body announced the news on their…
