HARARE – Though social media platform WhatsApp is known for wrecking marriages in some sections of the society, sungura musician Tatenda Pinjisi highlighted the positive side of new media in his latest album Chibhakera Chenyasha (Fist of grace). The album was officially launched on Wednesday at Dandaro Inn in the capital. The album is made…
HARARE – South Africa Gqom music group Distruction Boys popular for the hit song Omunye are scheduled to perform in Harare in May. The group will showcase at Club 1+1 at Longcheng in the capital on May 11. Simbarashe “Dj Simmz” Chagweda confirmed the development saying the South African duo will be supported by local DJs….
HARARE – Gallery Delta, which last year got about $30 900 from donors and sponsors after sending out an SOS to its partners, has once again appealed for funding, as the arts industry continues to struggle under the obtaining harsh economic conditions. The management sent out a note thanking donors and sponsors who had contributed…
HARARE – Flashy “businessman” Wicknell Chivayo who is under attack for failing to provide justification of payment and use of the money he received for a government project, has remained defiant, flaunting a box of money, pictured, on Instagram. Among other things, Chivayo is being accused of diverting part of the $5 million he got…
HARARE – Fans of Alick Macheso are lobbying the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) to confer an honorary doctorate on the sungura kingpin for his contribution towards development of the music industry in the country. The social media campaign spearheaded by Tinashe Mutarisi — through his Nash Paints organisation — is aiming to get over 20…
HARARE – Chidzoka hit-maker Rockford “Roki” Josphat, who has been out of groove for what seems to be a decade, has rebranded, promising to be mature and responsible. The talented musician and choreographer has been mired in several controversies, including fathering babies with at least five different women, domestic violence and substance abuse. On microbloging…
HARARE – When President Emmerson Mnangagwa visited Davos, Switzerland where he reiterated the ‘‘Zimbabwe is open for business’’ message, there was one thing that he also introduced; his multi-coloured scarf. After the meeting, Mnangagwa has made this scarf part of his fashion statement and a few of his followers have also been seen wearing it….
HARARE – National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) in collaboration with arts associations, arts organisations and promoters has lined up activities throughout Zimbabwe to commemorate three UN Observances falling within a week of each other. These being March 20, World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People, March 21, World Poetry Day and March…
Tuku Backstage Second Edition, With Previously Unseen photographs and a lot more about the music and life of Oliver Mtukudzi; By Shepherd Mutamba, Foreword By David Mungoshi; Harare, MhotsiUruka, 2018. ISBN: 978-0-7974-7258-7 (Paperback) 255 Pages HARARE – The Shona, who have a rich language in terms of its idioms, proverbs and other wise sayings…
HARARE – At least 24 schools drawn from eight provinces have secured their places to participate in the Old Mutual Schools Quiz national finals scheduled for May 25 in Harare. On Saturday last week, the schools participated in the Old Mutual provincial quiz competition and only top three schools were selected from each province to…
