SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER MORE than six years after his death, the late music legend Oliver Mtukudzi’s legacy remains alive, with schools and playing a part in honouring his contributions. One such school determined to honour Tuku’s legacy is Harare-based Happy Primary School. The Marlborough-based school has teamed up with Selmor Mtukudzi, daughter of the late…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITER SUNGURA ace Alick Macheso has thrilled fans with his fresh new hairstyle, which has left some in stitches. The 57-year-old artist, known for his signature short haircut, was reportedly first seen sporting the stunning freehand lines at his show on Saturday in Marondera at PaGomo Leisure Gardens. His daughter, who’s also pursuing a…
A NEW film titled ‘Matters of the Heart’ has joined an increasing number of Zimbabwean arts initiatives which seek to spotlight albinism and promote the rights of people living with the condition. Directed by Simon Jamukoko, the movie illuminates the struggles of an albino girl seeking love and acceptance in a prejudiced society, with the…
Entertainment Writer LAST year in May, the first official AI music video was made for indie pop artist Washed Out’s song titled ‘The Hardest Part,’ by filmmaker Paul Trillo sparking significant discussion across the world about the future of creative work. Since then countless such videos are being generated largely because the tools for creating…
GRAMMY-NOMINATED Bantu has captivated global audiences with his music productions and Afro-pop bangers. Born Tinashe Sibanda, the Zimbabwean artist-cum-producer, also known in some quarters as T-Collar and Tinashe Fazakerley, has produced and written songs for various well-known artists such as Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, and Camila Cabello, J Balvin, Pitbull, and Maroon 5. In recognition…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT MODEL-Cum- Actress Yollanda Chimbarami is determined to make a mark at the 63rd Miss International pageant, scheduled for November 27 at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Chimbarami, who attracted acclaim after she lent her voice to two characters in the famous Disney animated series Supa Strikers, will compete against over…
POPULAR DJ MadeHerBelieve represented Zimbabwe at the Free State International Music Conference, which ended in Bloemfontein yesterday. The annual conference, now in its third year, aims to address issues impacting performing artists. The event also seeks to find solutions to ensure their sustainability. MadeHerBelieve, 24, born Takudzwa Ashleigh Mfote, described his participation in the international…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS SUNGURA ace Alick Macheso will perform at Dhana Family Leisure in Mutoko tonight where he will be supported by veteran musician Hosiah Chipanga. After the Mutoko concert, the sungura kingpin will take his Orchestra Mberikwazvo band to Marondera at PaGomo Leisure Gardens tomorrow where he will once…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER SONG Unburied, the Mbuya Nehanda-inspired play, continues to make waves internationally, with its recent screening in Kenya marking another milestone in its global journey. The play, which received rave reviews at this year’s Edinburgh Festival last August, had a successful run at the Kenya International Theatre Festival, which took place at the…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER NIGERIAN gospel star Ada Ehi is set to return to Zimbabwe on New Year’s Day for local gospel star Janet Manyowa’s A Night of Thanksgiving (Anot) to be held at the Harare International Conference Centre. Ehi, whose last performance in Zimbabwe was at the Love Zimbabwe Festival held at Zimbabwe Grounds in…
