Entertainment

Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITER TOP filmmaker — Slimie — born Thompson Muzondiwa, has praised the country’s leading independent national television station — 3Ktv — for giving local produc­ers valuable exposure and reach. His remarks follow the success of his latest television series, Complicated Af­fairs, which airs on 3Ktv, and contin­ues to receive favourable reviews. Slimie…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE death of legend­ary musician Nicholas Zakaria has left fans anxious about the fu­ture of the Khiama Boys Band. Addressing the matter, the late musician’s manager, Lazarus Zakaria, said the family and band management would only announce the way forward after Zakaria’s memorial service. “The future of the band will be communicated…

Senior Entertainment Writer THE recent visit by global In­ternet sensation iShowSpeed proved to be more than just entertainment, as some local creatives reaped benefits from the high-profile encounter. The 20-year-old American You­Tuber and global Internet sensation, born Darren Watkins Jr, has always been about raw and authentic con­tent. It was therefore not surprising that during…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER GOSPEL diva Janet Manyowa is mark­ing 15 years of marriage to her husband and manager, Mun­yaradzi, and says she plans to use the milestone to promote messages of love throughout the year, both on and off stage. Manyowa described love as something worth celebrating, saying the anniversary would be accompanied by a…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AMERICAN YouTuber and global internet sensation iShow­Speed, born Darren Watkins Jr, has kept Zimbabwe­ans on their toes since his arrival in the country on Tuesday. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, iShowSpeed rose from humble beginnings as a gaming streamer to become a global superstar through his high-energy personality, un­predictable reactions and ability to…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER SUNGURA kingpin Al­ick Macheso has ruled out the release of a new album this year, leaving fans facing another ex­tended wait for fresh material. The Orchestra Mberikwazvo front-man last released an album, Kupa Kuturika, in 2024. “We do not have plans to re­lease an album this year. We are aware that our…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER SONGBIRD Ammara Brown is set to release a new mu­sical project titled Flaming Lily, expect­ed to hit the market in the first quarter of the year. The forthcoming album follows the singer’s return to the stage last year, when she announced her comeback with a spirited and well-received performance at the Castle…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER A PROMINENT Nige­rian contemporary worship singer-Kaes­trings- will headline a free gospel concert to be held on February 21 in the Harare Showgrounds. The free show is being organ­ised by local gospel music pro­moter, Events by GEC to mark their 2026 2026 season. “We kick off 2026 with Kaes­trings from Nigeria. “He is…

ENTERTAINMENT WRITER HIP-HOP artist Desmond “Stunner” Chideme’s partner, Ol­inda Chapel has issued an apology over offensive language she directed at the musician’s ex-spouse Dy­onne Tafirenyika. In the lengthy apology she post­ed on her Facebook page, Olinda also apologised to Dyonne’s sister Kelsea and acknowledged that she had used inappropriate language, including swearing and name-calling in…

Senior Lifestyle Witer THERE is a proverb that says, “A river that forgets its source will dry up.” For Atenda Chinx — daughter to the late Dickson ‘Cde Chinx’ Chingaira — re­membering the source is not a choice — it is her identity. With 2026 just begun, Zimba­bwean music lovers find themselves asking one question…