HARARE – A new film which profiles Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will premiere in Harare today. The documentary titled Villain or Hero? traces how one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders mutated from being the darling of the West into a “villain.” Directed by London-based Ghanaian filmmaker Roy Agyemang, the documentary on the controversial Zanu PF strongman…
HARARE – Trailblazing jazz artiste Dudu Manhenga, launched her first ever gospel album at the Book Café on Wednesday, and crafted seven packages which partners can invest in. Dudu has lined up four official launches of For You, her new gospel music album in Harare and three other cities which investors can take advantage of….
HARARE – Telecel Red have continued their $50 000 plus sponsorship of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) main stage. This year’s Hifa, which will run from April 30 to May 6, will be the fourth year in succession that Telecel has sponsored the main stage at Hifa, on which some of the…
HARARE – Busi Ncube is as timeless as they come and one of Zimbabwe’s greatest, best-beloved artistes. Former lead singer of 1980s band Ilanga, and now based in Norway, Ncube plays an infectious fusion of music from all over the world. Edith WeUtonga is destined for timelessness, blending her in?uences from Shona Folklore, jiti, and…
HARARE – Pole dancer Zoey Sifelani has chosen her mentor Rockford “Roki” Josphats as the guest of honour during her birthday celebrations set for Holly’s Hotel this Sunday. Zoey, the leader and founder of the dance group Red Angels who turns 26 today, was introduced into showbiz by former Big Brother Africa Zimbabwe representative Roki….
HARARE – With music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi not performing at this year’s Harare International Festival of Arts (Hifa), his daughter Selmor is ready to hoist the Mtukudzi flag with pride and dignity. Selmor, one of Zimbabwe’s rising musical talents will share the stage with Nkulee Dube, the daughter of late South African reggae legend Lucky…
HARARE – After many years of near-misses, the album Syllabus has propelled dendera musician Suluman Chimbetu to the top of Zimbabwe’s music industry. Despite being the son of late music legend Simon Chimbetu, Sulu’s rise to the top was far from a bed of roses. The 31-year old musician who picked up three 2012 National…
HARARE – Emerging film producer Porcia Mudavanhu believes she stands a good chance of landing an accolade at this year’s Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Gender Protocol Media Awards to be held later this month in South Africa. The awards, which recognise works that promote equality in all aspects of public and private life, are…
HARARE – Red Angels founder and leader Zoey Sifelani has started pole dance lessons which target housewives seeking to boost their fitness levels and improve bedroom skills. The Zoey School of Dancing, which is located in Harare’s Avondale suburb, started operating at the beginning of this month. “The idea of opening an ‘academy’ of this…
HARARE – Celebrated Zimbabwe Jazz songstress Dudu Manhenga has come up with a praise and worship album that celebrates God’s positive impact in the Bulawayo-born musician’s life. The album titled For You, which is the songstress’s fifth, will be launched next week on Wednesday in Harare at the Book Café. Manhenga, famed for her song…
