Entertainment

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED afro-fu­sion artiste Jah Prayzah – real name Mukudzei Mukombe – has enlisted ser­vices of two of the country’s most controversial musicians, Mallot and Tocky Vibes, for his Shutdown Concert at the Ha­rare International Conference Centre (HICC) this Saturday. The move follows a difficult spell for Tocky Vibes, whose re­cent album launch…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER GOSPEL icon Pastor Bonnie Deuschle and award-winning singer Janet Manyowa are set to lead the cast of In Search of the King, a new festive-season musical poised to captivate audiences in the capital. The production runs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with its final three shows scheduled for the following…

Tinashe Nekati VETERAN musician Nicho­las “Chase” Skuza has been appointed to the board of the Zimbabwe Council of Copy­rights (Zicco). The elective Annual General Meeting, held in Bulawayo over the weekend, saw Thabiso taking over as chairperson from long-serving former chair Ten­dai Chiraya. Other newly elected board members include Brighton Chirumbwana, Ishmael Siban­da, Evias Bhebhe,…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER ZIMDANCEHALL star Freeman has embarked on a tour to promote his latest album titled The Notebook. Freeman HKD released the 12-track album in October, which features standout tracks such as Bvira Vira, Next to Me (ft. Yo Maps) and Falling in Love (ft. Atenda Chinx). The tour kicked off in Chin­hoyi over…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER CELEBRATED vocalist Vusa Mkhaya is set to perform at the German Africa Award ceremony to be held at the Allianz Forum in Berlin tomorrow. Mkhaya is billed to deliver a specially curated per formance as a duo, accompanied by acclaimed Austrian pianist Roland Guggenbichler, presenting a powerful blend of Zimbabwean vocal excellence…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER ZIMDANCEHALL lovers in Harare were treated to a night of pure magic as Tawanda Shara, popularly known as Hove Huru, lit up the Mabelreign Country Club with an unforgettable performance over the weekend. The event, which drew a full house of excited fans, saw Hove Huru sharing the stage with…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MUSIC heavy­weights Dr Tawanda and Botswana star Vee Mampeezy are set to reu­nite on stage in Kwekwe at a star-studded concert at City Gate, Redcliff, next month. Dr Tawanda said the event set for December 20 which also features Nelcy B, Nutty O and several other prominent performers will be…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MUSIC stars Mbeu and Vimbai Zimuto delivered high-energy performances on Friday night at Sherwood Golf Club in Harare, captivating a large crowd. The pair, known for their distinct musical styles, kept the audience on its feet throughout the event, which showcased strong stage chemistry and polished showmanship. Zimuto opened the…

Lifestyle Editor WHEN Trey Jones pushed open the studio door on the morning of his first official broadcast for Ra­dio 3000 on Tuesday at 8am, he paused for a moment longer than expected. The red “ON AIR” sign glowed back at him with quiet author­ity, signalling both an ending and a beginning: the end of…

VASCO CHAYA, TINASHE NEKATI “I HAVE fought a good fight, I have kept the faith.” Few lines could better capture the spirit of Nyaradzo Mukau, a veteran midwife whose 44-year career came to a close last week at Sally Mugabe Hospital. After more than four decades ushering new life into the world, she has stepped…