Tinashe Nekati THE Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights (ZICCO), the national body mandated with collecting royalties on behalf of artists in Zimbabwe and abroad, is set to hold its elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bulawayo on November 22. ZICCO CEO Tafadzwa Masembura said the upcoming AGM in Zimbabwe’s second largest city was part of his…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE Dancers Association of Zimbabwe (Daz) recently celebrated its 19th anniversary at City Sports Bar in Harare, drawing scores of revellers and dance enthusiasts who filled the venue to capacity. The lively celebration featured energetic performances from various dance groups, showcasing the diversity and vibrancy of Zimbabwe’s dance culture. From traditional routines…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER OVER 50 organisations will participate in the two-day Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) which kicks off today in the Harare Gardens under the theme ‘Page by page: the book returns.’ The ZIBF brings together writers, publishers, readers, academics, and industry professionals in a celebration of literature, knowledge, and the enduring power of…
ZIMDANCEHALL artist Tocky Vibes says he has dusted himself off after the flop of the launch of his double album titled Mashangurapata early this month. Despite a star-studded line-up which included the likes of Killer T, Feli Nandi, Oriyano, Tamy Moyo, Kurai Makore, Seh Calaz, Silent Killer, Cello Culture, MC Templeman, Poptain, Leo Magoz, Andy…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER LOCAL movie — Rise — recently won its 15th award at the British Urban Film Festival — the longest standing black-owned film festival in the United Kingdom. The movie, which revolves around a young boy who lives in a rubbish dump but persuades a reclusive boxing coach to teach him to fight,…
MUSIC stars Feli Nandi, Gemma Griffiths and Tamy Moyo recently took to the streets to promote their upcoming all-female concert to be held at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on November 8. The trio, who will team up with Shashl and Nisha Ts for the highly-anticipated gig dubbed ‘Nubian Notes,’ hit the streets on…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE National Gallery of Zimbabwe will host a solo exhibition on the legacies of Lake Kariba from tomorrow until January 15 next year. Titled ‘They still owe him a boat,” the solo exhibition by local artist Jono Terry confronts the lasting cultural, ecological, and political legacies of Lake Kariba, which was constructed…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AWARD-WINNING Zimdancehall artist Master H was forced to end his performance in Kariba at the weekend after he was hit at the back of his head by a missile from an irate fan. Master H, who was scheduled to perform from 1am to 4am at the gig dubbed ‘Fill Up Lake Harvest,’…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER NHAKA Gallery in Harare recently hosted the screening of a new film that highlights the often-overlooked challenges faced by women around motherhood. Titled ‘Shadows of Motherhood,’ the film is a collaborative production between the Biomedical Research and Training Institute and University College London. It explores a range of critical issues, including pregnancy-related…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw THOUSANDS of gospel music enthusiasts filled the giant Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on Saturday evening for the third edition of “God the Lifter of Men”, the flagship concert by gospel power couple Minister Ellard and Sharon Cherayi. The inspirational event also featured performances from Tanzania’s Agape Gospel Band, Zimbabwe’s own…
