HARARE – A few months ago I wrote about how Zimbabwean institutions and organisations can arrange cultural exchange programmes and activities. This week my focus is on embassies/foreign organisations that are involved in organising various cultural exchange programmes. At the outset, I should make it clear that not all arts and culture public events involving…
HARARE – No-one dared to miss an episode of the Gringo series back in the 1990s largely on account of the hilarious comedy’s lead actor Lazarus “Gringo” Boora. Gringo’s mischievous character went hand-in-glove with the clownish outfit and a made-up scar on his fore head, which made him arguably the most popular television comedian of…
HARARE – Designer Maita Marimo’s star continues to shine. The 28-year-old recently participated alongside other young and upcoming designers in the Nolcha Fashion Week in New York. The ambitious designer’s inspirational designs received rave reviews with some websites rating her among the top five at the Big Apple fashion event. Daily News on Sunday’s Sharon…
HARARE – Veteran South African artiste Freddy Gwala, along with Beverly “Bev” Sibanda and the Sexy Angels, will perform at Jongwe Corner in Hatfield tonight. Gwala is helping Bev popularise her debut album Tapinda which also featured popular chanter Gift ‘Shiga Shiga’ Katulika. Jazz 105 Star artiste Victor Kunonga is performing at Harare’s Jazz 105…
HARARE – Red-hot dancehall star Darlington “Dadza D” Zhanje and pioneer urban groover Enock “Ex-Q” Munhenga will descend on Mutare’s Afripot Sports Bar tonight in a gig dubbed “Summer Jam Party.” The Summer Jam Party gigs, which will happen in popular entertainment joints throughout the country, aim to link the country’s hottest stars with their…
BULAWAYO – Music legend Oliver“Tuku” Mtukudzi will hold a rare family show in Gweru at Musopero Liquid Lounge on Sunday as part of his 61st birthday celebrations. Tuku was honoured on September 27 in a tribute bash featuring leading local and foreign musicians. The international musicians who graced the Bvuma hit-maker’s moment of honour included…
HARARE – A hot new upmarket live music venue called Misty’s will open its doors for the first time to the public tomorrow at Newlands Shopping Centre. Featuring quality music performances, the club is set to change the cultural nightlife of the Zimbabwean capital in a big way. “Misty’s will cater for all manner of…
HARARE – The famed Kumabhebhi gig on Wednesday night featuring musicians Clare Nyakujara, Diana Samkange and Cindy Munyavi at the Private Lounge proved a good endorsement of Zimbabwean female musicians. Hundreds thronged one of Harare’s newest entertainment venues to witness the year-long girls-only collaboration which has attracted a lot of interest among revellers. Nyakujara, who…
HARARE – Award-winning musican Suluman Chimbetu will tonight, deliver his signature dendera style at the Book Café. The talented musician and his band the Orchestra Dendera Kings’ concert will be their second at Harare’s leading entertainment joint. Sulu’s first show at the Book Café was in early January this year. Suluman and the Orchestra Dendera…
HARARE – MUusician Jamal Mataure, a long-time urban groover, has died after a long battle with illness. The 37-year-old, who died yesterday afternoon, performed on some urban grooves’ best-known hit songs including the smash duet with Betty Makaya, Kurwizi. After a long illness, Mataure passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon. The Kurwizi hitmaker suffered a mild…
