Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER LOCAL beauty industry has praised model Lyshanda Moyas for securing a place in the Top 30 at the 74th Miss Universe pageant, held in Thailand on Friday. Although Moyas did not clinch the coveted crown — won by Mexico’s Fátima Bosch — leading local models including Tendai Hunda, Brenda Chibvongodze,…
Ashley Moyo and Anesu Mirisawu SUNGURA kingpin Alick “Baba Shero” Macheso will perform alongside his sons— Esau and Tatenda— tonight at Club Manake in Ruwa. Tomorrow they are expected to perform at Gulez Gardens in Kwekwe. Sulu returns to Belvedere DENDERA artiste Sulumani “Sulu” Chimbetu is expected to bring the house down tonight at The…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER IN A move to revive the classic hits of yesteryear, the children of Zimbabwe’s music legends (nepo babies) are set to unite for a special concert at PaGango Truck Inn, situated along the bustling Harare-Masvingo Road, on November 29. The line-up features Faheem Somanje, Tryson Chimbetu, JSK Chibadura, Tendai Chimombe,…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER DANCEHALL heavyweight Winky D continues to solidify his influence in the region following his recent nomination as the Best Male Regional Music Artist courtesy of the Ngoma Awards Zambia. Hosted by the National Arts Council of Zambia, the awards set to take place on December 11 at Ciela Resort &…
MINIYOTHABO CHIWENGA VICE president Constantino Chiwenga’s wife — Miniyothabo — has been appointed as a judge for the 74th Miss Universe Competition in Thailand. She is the first non-model judge from Africa to be selected as a judge for the competition. Fluent in six languages and known as the first woman to command a UN…
Ashley Moyo IN A move that underscores the growing collaboration between Zimbabwean and South African music scenes, Makhadzi has courted Feli Nandi for her upcoming One Woman Show in South Africa. The event, pencilled for December 20 and 21 at Makhuvha Stadium in Thohoyandou and Rabali Stadium in Matanda respectively, comes soon after Jah Prayzah…
Ashley Moyo UNITED States of America recording label Black Box Entertainment has launched in Zimbabwe with the aim to empower the youth and promote local music talent. Owned by Zimbabwean King Kenny, the label’s core mandate is to scout and nurture young talent, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in the…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AMID the controversy surrounding sungura legend Alick Macheso’s new hairstyle, his daughter, Stacy — who revealed she braided her father’s hair while he was asleep — has spoken candidly about their exceptionally close relationship. Stacy told this publication that she and her father enjoy a warm, playful bond whenever the veteran musician…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER FOLLOWING his recent historic sold-out concert in neighbouring South Africa, towering and evergreen afro-fusion artiste Jah Prayzah is confident of filling up the 4500-seater Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) to capacity on November 29. The forthcoming event will mark the end of the Kutonga Kwaro hit maker’s Ndini Mukudzeyi World…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER RISING artist Bling 4, known for music that blends Ghetto harsh realities with messages of hope, will be the headline act at Zim Hip Hop awards slated for next month. Set for Zimbali Gardens in Greendale, Harare, the awards ceremony will also feature Runner Rulez, Raykaz, Yadis, Sane Wave and Muse. “We…
