HARARE – Gospel artiste Bethen Pasinawako-Ngolomi featured Jonasi Kasamba, a former chanter in Alick Macheso’s Orchestra Mberikwazvo, on the track Ngavararame that will be part of the popular star’s forthcoming album. Bethen was impressed by the contribution of the Congolese chanter and is convinced that the soon-to-be-released album will help her return to the top…
HARARE – Veteran actress Sandra Chidawanyika-Goliath, who has won several awards including the National Arts Merit Award (Nama), will direct Athol Fugard’s ‘No Good Friday’ this evening at the Zimbabwe German Society. ‘No Good Friday’ is being presented by Almasi, a Zimbabwean-American dramatic arts organisation, co-founded by Zimbabwe-born Hollywood actress Danai Gurira and film director…
HARARE – Stung by Zimbabwe’s deteriorating economic situation that has seen many artistes failing to afford studio time, zimdancehall musicians and producers have resorted to barter trade to keep the genre alive. Mbare-based ChillSpot Records, that has recorded hits by top zimdancehall stars like Soul Jah Love, Killer T, Seh Calaz and many others, is…
HARARE – Multi-talented artist Julius Mathias is delighted with the way he has transformed from a top dancer with the internationally recognised Tumbuka Dance Company to reputable reggae musician. Mathias, who recently relocated from London to New York, recorded his debut album ‘Here I Come” nine years ago after quitting Tumbuka. The Tafara-born 40 year…
HARARE – An accident often brings out the true identity of the people who emerge from its wreckage. While many choose to drown in the sorrow of losing a hand or an arm, others fight to build on the grief to achieve their dreams. Such is the case with rising artist Tracy Hwinya. Less than…
HARARE – Masvingo Drama Circle Theatre’s property has been attached for failure to settle a $44 200 they incurred after unlawfully dismissing their former play director and producer Leeroy Gono. Gono, who had worked for the Masvingo theatre organisation for just half-a-year, had his contract as the artistic director terminated in 2013 under unclear circumstances….
HARARE – Auditions for the second edition of Zimbabwe Has Talent will commence on July 24 in Harare. The talent show, being run by the Chinese Federation in Zimbabwe, will go beyond the capital city this year. “Last season, being the maiden season, Zimbabwe Has Talent was on a trial run and was composed of…
HARARE – Gospel artiste Bethany Pasinawako-Ngolomi and her husband Lyton have ventured into farming in a bid to raise funds to assist six orphans who are part of the Xtreme Afrique choir that they lead. The 25-member Xtreme Afrique launched its debut DVD titled Tomuziva Nenyasha Volume 1 at the Meikles Hotel a couple of…
HARARE – Black Opal Opal Face of Zimbabwe (Bofoz) has unveiled 16 ladies in the running for the $8 000 first prize that will be presented at the finale set for the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on July 25. The first runner-up of the competition which is now in its third edition will receive…
HARARE – Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso says he is determined to realise his dream of establishing an arts centre. The talented bassist and leader of the Orchestra Mberikwazvo told the Daily News that he has a duty to pass on his knowledge to the next generation. “I was groomed by veteran artistes and I feel…
