HARARE – After scaling dizzy heights in dance industry, celebrated choreographer John Cole has now set his eyes on music industry. Though Cole is not new in showbiz, his debut track Skoro Skoro released in May convinced leading South African Public Relations and Marketing Communications Consultancy Brandy Audacity to sign him. The agency’s founding director…
HARARE – All roads will lead to EastPoint (ex-Jazz 105) in the capital tonight where top sungura musicians Alick Macheso and Romeo Gasa will share the stage for the first time since they launched their careers. The joint’s entertainment manager Daniel Lunga said they have deliberately pegged the ticket fee at $10 to manage the…
HARARE – Controversial dancer Beverly “Bev” Sibanda says contrary to what some South African artists believe, she does not use juju to lure crowds to her shows. The Sexy Angels leader who was in South Africa recently for two months of touring, said everywhere she performed audiences packed her showcases and as such she fell…
HARARE – Flamboyant rhumba music exponent Koffi Olomide will perform live alongside his 24-member band at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on August 3. Sound Blaze Productions, organisers of the event said Koffi is expected in Harare two days before the gig. “He is bringing a full band which is made up of 24…
HARARE – Afro-fusion artiste Ticharurega “Tich” Mutodi, brother to flamboyant sungura musician Energy, has released his second album called Tsuro Negwenzi (Deterrent). The eight-track album was recorded at Monolio Studios. Songs making the album are True Story, Tsuro Negwenzi, Darling Wangu, Huya Kunashe, Sarudzai, Vesai Moto, Kumanikidza Rudo and Zadza Mukombe. “I derive my inspiration…
HARARE – Guardian First Book award winner Petina Gappah says the story headlined “I’m the child on the MDC Symbol: Petina Gappah”, which appeared in the Daily News of July 12 was created from a satirical joke. The Book of Memory writer said the jocular Facebook post was unfortunately represented as fact. “Those who follow…
HARARE – Epworth-based comedian-cum-musician Freddy “Kapfupi” Manjalima, will share the stage with controversial Zimdancehall artiste Sandra “Lady Squanda” Gazi tonight at Jam Session in Harare. Jam Session is hosted by City Sports Bar in Harare on Mondays since 2016. The two musicians will also share the stage with Marabi musician Kireni Zulu, Ras Caleb, Biggie…
HARARE – Though the Harare International Carnival (HIC) which was set to be held this week has been postponed to October to pave way for the harmonised elections, the change of dates will not affect the historic concert pitting sungura musicians Alick Macheso and Romeo Gasa which was themed in line with carnival. The elections…
HARARE – Zimdancehall star Winky D will perform at the Take 2 Grand Draw tomorrow at City Sports Centre in the capital, courtesy of Delta Corporation through its Chibuku brand. Entrance is absolutely free. Macheso descends on Beitbridge Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso will share the stage with controversial musician Jacob Moyana of Munotidako fame at…
HARARE – Songbird Pauline Gundidza released a love song titled Ndakakumirira last week in celebration of her 33rd birthday. The song was recorded in South Africa by gTBeats, a Zimbabwean producer who also produces music for Buffalo Soldier, Beenie Man and Queen Vee among others. On Ndakakumirira, the mother of two explores fundamental values of…
