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Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ZIMDANCEHALL artiste Millicent Chimonyo, popularly known as Malloti, appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of cyberbullying. Malloti, who is known for using vulgar lan­guage on social media, appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai, who granted her US$100 bail. As part of her bail conditions, she was ordered not to…

By Ashley Moyo JUST like he did nearly two decades ago, celebrated American R&B singer Joe Thomas attracted thousands of besotted music lovers at Old Hararians Sports Club in the capital on Tuesday. It was his second performance in Zimbabwe after the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) concert held in 2008 courtesy of the Zimbabwe…

BY ASHLEY MOYO ACCLAIMED musical Ipi Ntombi will be staged at Reps Theatre in Harare tomorrow and Saturday, following a sold-out season at Bulawayo Theatre earlier this year. The production, based on the 1974 South African musical, is being presented in partnership between the Bulawayo Theatre Club and The Repertory Players. “We are thrilled to…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER SOUTH Afri­can songstress Makhadzi is set to dazzle Mama Dangote Bar and Res­taurant in Kwekwe next month. She will perform alongside Zimdancehall stars Silent Killer and Qoun­fuzed. “I am thrilled to share the stage with Makhadzi. Her energy is infectious, and I know our fans are going to love it….

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MUSIC lovers are in for a treat this evening as the annual Heroes and Defence Forces Gala takes centre stage at Kujeke Grounds in Wedza. This year’s event will showcase some of Zimbabwe’s top musical talent, including Mark Ngwazi, Chief Hwenje, Mathias Mhere, Shantel Sithole, Sasha Madhuve, Clement Magwaza, Jah…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER THE stage production & Juliet, which ran over the weekend at Reps Theatre in Harare, drew strong audience reac­tions for its mix of music, drama and romance. The coming-of-age jukebox musical, directed by National Arts Merit Awards winner Sue Bolt, reimagines William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”. Bolt’s direction featured high-energy…

By Progress Chaya GOSPEL artist and preacher Pastor Norest Matende is set to launch a double album titled Tiri Hama on October 4 at TBA in Chitungwiza. The album seeks to bridge the gap between traditional Apostolic worship and modern guitar-driven gospel. “The double album features 14 tracks, with seven rooted in chipostori (Apostolic-style) music…

THE Relentless Worship concert at the packed UFIC Basilica in Chitungwiza on Saturday night was an unforgettable evening of praise, worship, and spiritual renewal. Headlined by celebrated Nigerian gospel stars Sunmisola Agbebi and Ebuka Songs, the concert left worshippers visibly moved, with many describing the experience as a night of deep spiritual encounter. The atmosphere…

FIESTA Fiesta, which kicked off in good spirits this Saturday at Belgravia Sports Club, turned chaotic when popular South African Amapiano artist Young Stunna failed to take to the stage. Some disappointed fans who had gathered to watch the performance threw missiles on stage to register their displeasure. Young Stunna, best known for the hit…

SEVERAL gigs will take place on Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day holidays across the country. Below is a list of some gigs: EXQ joins Joe Thomas CELEBRATED American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer Joe Lewis Thomas’s highly anticipated Zimbabwe show has just got even hotter with the addition of talented local acts, including…