HARARE – A budding poet has spread his wings, venturing into the music industry, pursuing a career in gospel music. Tawanda Mudzinganyama — who goes by the moniker Mukoma T — is incorporating his poetry into music. The poet, who is currently working on his debut album following the release of his book of poetry,…
BULAWAYO – A documentary which explores the post-independence political disturbances in the Matabeleland and Midlands provinces is set to be showcased here during the Intwasa Arts Festival, as the number of activists and artists trying to get closure on the massacres increase in the post-Mugabe era. Titled Gukurahundi Genocide 36 Years Later and put together…
HARARE – Music Science student at the Midlands States University, Batsirai Shasha, has been making inroads in the music industry with several songs and videos. The 22-year-old has been experimenting with his vocal capabilities, releasing upbeat gospel sounds and an afro-fusion sound. One of the songs is a dedication to his mother where he is…
HARARE – The pact between gospel and secular musicians seem to be growing with a number of songs having been released so far. Of note is the combination between gospel musicians and Zimdancehall artistes which has become popular. A number of songs have been released and several of them have been hits. Gospel musicians who…
HARARE – Africa’s rich history of storytelling is being carried on in the modern era through the medium of film, demonstrated recently at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (Ziff) and International Images Film Festival for Women. Ziff and International Images Film Festival for Women are two high-profile showcases for a selection of the best…
HARARE – Veteran filmmaker Stephen Chigorimbo, believes the country’s film industry is ahead of others in Africa. Chigorimbo said the country is full of young talented and artistic filmmakers which gives hope to the movie industry. The renowned entertainer was part of the speakers at an event organised by Africa Innovation Trust in partnership with…
HARARE – Glen View South MDC Alliance MP Vimbayi Tsvangirai-Java has partnered musician Njabulo Nkomo aka Tytan and his wife Olinda Chapel in a cholera awareness campaign, as the parliamentarian seeks to conscientise members of the public on the epidemic that has claimed the lives of at least 30 people. Tsvangirai-Java, who is daughter to…
HARARE – Scores of artistes gathered in Harare on Friday to celebrate The African Copyright and Collective Management Day, courtesy of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) in conjunction with arts promotions organisation, Devine Assignments. The African Copyright and Collective Management Day (ACCMD) was established in November 2017 by the Confederation of International Societies of…
HARARE – Dendera musician Douglas Chimbetu has denied that he is now a spent force, insisting that he is still in the game. He, however, apportioned the blame to promoters for not marketing the shows he is staging enough hence giving speculation that he has hit hard times and has shelved shows. “I’m still in…
HARARE – Top South African entertainer DJ Tira is headed for the country with a special performance scheduled for Club Sankayi in the capital this Friday. Real name Mthokozi Khathi, DJ Tira is famous for several house music hits in partnership with a number of South African groups including Big Nuz and Distraction Boyz and…
