HARARE – Comedian Doc Vikela is extending his tentacles into acting and will feature in a film called Harare Hustle being produced by top filmmaker Joe Njagu. The comedian, who grabbed Annie Kansiime’s attention at a show held in Avondale last year, said he is growing his brand. “I have a planned stand-up schedule and…
HARARE – Award-winning writer Petina Gappah, who launched her latest and third book “Rotten Row” a month ago, plans to plans to join the Zimbabwean civil service after an imminent year-long writing fellowship in Berlin, Germany. Gappah, a respected international lawyer, is keen to help Zimbabwe negotiate trade deals with the international community. “I am…
HARARE – Muchaneta co-director Michael Zemura, says Muchaneta, the situational comedy which explores various relationship themes in a ghetto setting, will unleash “more chaos and humour” when the third season of the drama comes to ZBC-TV at the end of January. The situational comedy features a cast which includes Kessia Masona (Muchaneta), Admire “Bhutisi” Kuzhangaira…
HARARE – Despite having less than two weeks to prepare for Miss Tourism International, Miss Tourism Zimbabwe Ashley Morgen made it into the Top 10. Morgen left for Malaysia on December 12 for the finals, which took place on New Year’s Eve. “Congratulations to the five winners and to all the finalists; it takes courage,…
HARARE – Hollywood-based Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira has reflected back on the year 2016, saying it has been the best year of her career. Gurira took to Instagram to express what she deemed “Things I must give thanks for as I say goodbye to 2016.” “My play Eclipsed going up on Broadway and breaking a…
HARARE – One of the country’s remaining art galleries, Gallery Delta has hinted on closing down following a significant decline in sales and the prevailing cash crisis. Located in the Harare Avenues area, the gallery could close anytime. Founder Derreck Huggins told the Daily News that if funding does not come soon, they will surely…
HARARE – The ZBC TV Coke Top 50 was dominated by local videos in the top 15, a first in many years. The videos include Watora Mari (Jah Prayzah), Mukoko (Tytan Ft Ammara Brown), Bhachura (Ex Q Ft Ammara Brown), Disappear (Winky D), Shoko Rerudo (Trevor Dongo), Mudhara Achauya (Jah Prayzah), Zino Irema (Takura), Dherira…
HARARE – When Zora music star Leonard Zhakata scooped the top Coca-Cola accolades in 2015 with songs Dhonza Makomborero and Dollar Boy from his album Zvangu Zvaita there were a lot of doubters but the diminutive singer has done it again by topping both the Radio Zimbabwe Coca-Cola Top 50 and National FM charts for…
BULAWAYO – Inspired by Zimdancehall star Winky D’s flawless performance at the Homecoming Kalawa gig last week, self-proclaimed Zim Hip Hop king Cal_Vin was left convinced that a collaboration with the Disappear hit-maker would spread his wings wider. Cal_Vin, who was born Calvin Mgcini Nhliziyo 29 years ago, told the Daily News that plans for…
HARARE – As we celebrate the New Year in form of 2017, it is important to look back to what characterised last year. The year 2016 saw many artistes releasing new albums and these include sungura giant Alick Macheso, Leonard Zhakata, Jah Prayzah, Suluman Chimbetu, Winky D, Killer T, Freeman and Oliver Mtukudzi among others….
