HARARE – South African hip hop star Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP) justified the decision by Shoko Festival organisers to make him the main act of this year’s edition with an explosive performance on Friday night. HHP, who was born Jabulani Tsambo, was roped in as a last minute replacement for Germany-based female Nigerian hip hop/soul…
HARARE – Music superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi will launch a 10-track album titled Mukombe Wemvura at Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) next Saturday. Sam Mataure, who manages Tuku’s affairs, confirmed the weekend launch of the music super star’s 61st studio album but was unable to provide more details saying he was at a funeral. “Yes,…
HARARE – Mashonaland West province’s Attack Jazz Band walked away $5 000 richer and on top of a recording contract after outperforming nine other provincial representatives in the Chibuku Road to Fame finals on Saturday. The curiously named eight-member Attack Jazz Band, formed in Chinhoyi six years ago, beat Talent Falls from Chipinge into second…
HARARE – Gospel musicians from around the country will converge at Takashinga Cricket Club in Highfield for a family show on Sunday. The concert will be held under the theme Gospel Fiesta Family Show and it will be headlined by Charles and Olivia Charamba. It is being organised by Simbarashe Chakari. “We chose Highfield because…
HARARE – Girl-Child Creativity Project will hold the Girl Child Fiesta as it seeks to motivate, inspire, and develop children’s artistic and creative careers. The Fiesta will hold master class training programmes, talent and artistic development interventions. The programme runs every September running month end into early October as students work through a number of…
HARARE – Six local designers have partnered with Edgars Stores to have their designs in two of the retail chain’s stores. The designers are Znozorzi Adby, Zargueessia, Mucha, Sarudzai, Deekawzee and Zuvva. Edgars Marketing executive, Rumbidzai Dzimba said it was an extension of their corporate social responsibility. “As Edgars we are into education and health…
HARARE – New local film Mayaya the Seed of Corruption starring actor Dennis Rusoso who played the role of Mayaya in the popular community theatre Sabhuku Vharazipi 2 is expected to be premiéred tonight in the capital at Ster-Kinekor. The screenplay was done by David Dzatsunga who also helped in writing Sabhuku Vharazipi 2. “Mayaya’s…
HARARE – It is mbira month and I am at the mbira centre with its founder and director Albert Chimedza. Amidst his busy schedule he has kindly agreed to have a quick chat about his work at the centre. When I ask him to start by sharing what this sacred instrument means to him, he…
HARARE – Dancehall music stars will honour the late sungura star Tongai Moyo by riding on a riddim set to rock Dewa’s Harare Gardens commemoration bash next week. With rising stars Tocky Vybz and Killer T leading the contingent of dancehall stars performing during the commemoration set for Sunday, October 5, the “Tongai Moyo riddim”…
HARARE – Bands representing Zimbabwe’s 10 provinces will battle it out tomorrow at the Glamis Arena for the $5 000 first prize in the Chibuku Road to Fame competition. The prestigious music competition is organised by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe under a sponsorship package availed by Delta Beverages through their Chibuku brand. The…
