HARARE – Comedian Carl Joshua Ncube will launch a Stand Up Comedy Club at a local hotel in Harare next month. The c club, the first of its kind in the history of Zimbabwean comedy, will be operational every night of the week. “I am so excited about this. This is excellent. People will be…
HARARE – Mutare Boys High School student, Mallon Marume won the 2015 DStv Eutelsat Awards for the poster category at continental and country level. Mallon’s triumph means that for the second year in a row, a Zimbabwean student has won a major prize in an international competition organised by MultiChoice Africa and Eutelsat. The annual…
HARARE – Afro-fusion musician Jah Prayzah is collaborating with Batswana musician Vee on a song yet to be titled. The man-of-the moment was in Botswana last week recording the new song, before coming back on Friday for the Sam Mtukudzi commemorations. His manager, Keen Mushapaidze confirmed the developments to the Daily News. “Vee approached us…
HARARE – All roads tonight lead to Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton where a number of prominent musicians will take turns to entertain friends and fans of the late Sam Mtukudzi in a gig dubbed “Sam Mtukudzi Commemoration”. While the main focus will be on Gary Tight, who will perform Sam’s songs, music fans…
HARARE – Denmark-based Zimbabwean musician Jane Marimo’s Training Centres are assisting thousands of young people in rural areas gain computer skills and survival techniques in the obtaining harsh economic conditions. Marimo, who runs Direct Support to Zimbabwe Orphans, a charity organisation, has been involved in philanthropic activities since 2005. The organisation, which is currently based…
HARARE – Controversial artiste Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave, who was propelled to national prominence by her gospel hits, is expected to perform at music producer Oskid’s party to be hosted by Club Archies tomorrow. The party, being organised by DJ Sammy, is meant to celebrate four awards recently won by 23-year-old Oskid, whose real name is Prince…
HARARE – As Friday approaches, musicians and the Mtukudzi family are geared up for the Sam Mtukudzi commemorations to be held at Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton. Sam died in a car accident in March 2010 together with his best friend and sound engineer, Owen Chimhare. Suluman “Sulu” Chimbetu said he was glad to…
HARARE – After featuring on Jah Prayzah’s video Eriza, vivacious Lyn Magodo aka Lady Storm has discovered the power of collaborations as she is working on a duet with Rockford ‘‘Roki’’ Josphats. Magodo, who fronts rhumba outfit Swagga Band, told the Daily News yesterday in Harare at City Sports Bar’s weekly Jam Session that she…
BULAWAYO – Dendera exponent Suluman Chimbetu has expressed concern over the exorbitant venue charges by the Bulawayo City Council, a development he said had a negative impact on the showbiz industry. Speaking on the side-lines of a Gloria Tour at the Large City Hall Car Park last weekend where he shared the stage with Jah…
BULAWAYO – Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (Iyasa) in partnership with Culture Fund of Zimbabwe will this Friday host the 7th edition finals of their annual competition Isiphiwo Sami Talent Search and Development programme. The event will be held at Eveline High School. According to Iyasa director Nkululeko Dube, 10 local schools will battle it…
