HARARE – Sophia Svinurai is perhaps the most passionate fan of zora music star Leonard Zhakata. The 40-year-old has attended almost all shows held by the Mugove hit-maker all over the country for the past two years. “While others may regard the expenses of attending his various concerts prohibitive, I am happy to do that…
HARARE – Musician-cum-comedian Freddy “Kapfupi” Manjalima has been dragged to the Labour Court by two members of his backing band, Orchestra Ndozvo, over unpaid weekly wages. A member of Orchestra Ndozvo who refused to be identified told the Daily News that long-serving lead guitarist Luke Ephraim and bassist Taurai Pinda resorted to legal action in…
HARARE – Many artistes, arts groups and bands have visited the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) head office and those scattered countrywide to enquire about how to register with the Council. We have heard many artistes, bands and individuals who claim to be registered with NACZ. Let me clarify that NACZ does not register…
HARARE – Big Brother Africa (BBA) is on course from being the hottest reality show in Africa to a scripted fraud. BBA The chase has thrown out the reality aspect of the show by including the Emerald housemates who are obviously playing to the whims of Big Brother. BBA the Chase is a far cry…
HARARE – Award-winning actress and director Demetria Karonga says her long stay in the United Kingdom (UK) has ingrained in her a culture of professionalism in arts practice. Karonga has been involved in several award-winning films during the 16 years she has been based in the European country. Towards the end of last year she…
HARARE – Munyaradzi “Hakeem” Mandaza’s selection as one of Zimbabwe’s representatives on this year’s Big Brother Africa the Chase took many by surprise. Daily News on Sunday’s Tarisai Machakaire (TM) recently had a chat with the handsome ex-BBA housemate. Below are excerpts of the interview: TM: Who really is Hakeem? HM: My name is Munyaradzi…
HARARE – Tonight the red-hot Tsviriyo singer, Jah Prayzah begins his weekend programme at Checheche Growth Point in Chipinge district before returning to Harare tomorrow for a show at Joy Centre Night Club in Glen Norah. On Sunday the Uzumba-born artiste and his Third Generation band will descend on Extra Mile in Harare. Dembo Brothers…
HARARE – Mbira star Chiwoniso Maraire’s sudden death on Wednesday night has plunged Zimbabwe into mourning with fellow artistes and fans struggling to come to terms with the loss of a music icon. Chiwoniso (37) died of suspected pneumonia at CitiMed Hospital in Chitungwiza. She leaves behind two children. Her manageress Tsungi Zvobgo could hardly…
HARARE – Evicted Big Brother Africa (BBA) representative Pokello Nare returns home today to a mounting storm about her “nude” antics after a Facebook leak of shocking BBA house shower-hour pictures. Although the series of shots also includes other contestants, the furore has also invoked memories of the stunning beauty’s 2011 sex tape with her…
HARARE – Seasoned guitarist and producer Clive “Mono” Mukundu has released a 10-track album to celebrate 25 years in music. Titled Chronicles of The Rough Journey, the album ?reflects on the highs and lows of the 43-year-old former Oliver Mtukudzi guitarist’s quarter of a century in music. “The music on this album brings out so…
