Entertainment

BULAWAYO – Three Bulawayo actors have taken street theatre to Zimbabwe’s second biggest city. The trio, known as Njakenjake, are following in the footsteps of popular singer-cum-comedian Freddy “Kapfupi” Manjalima. Kapfupi perfected his acting and singing skills on the streets of Harare before becoming one of Zimbabwe’s most successful entertainers. The Daily News witnessed one…

HARARE – The 11th edition of the International Images Film Festival for Women (IIFF) will be officially launched tomorrow at Rainbow Cinema in Harare under the theme “Women Alive”. The programme in Harare will run from November 23 to December 1 while the Bulawayo leg of the festival will run for two days from December…

HARARE – Rising young singer Ammara Brown has another chance to impress her growing legion of fans on Saturday at the Book Café. The songstress will be participating in an all-day arts programme to kick-start the commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. Ammara, whose energetic performances have earned her a lot…

HARARE – Winner of the My Own Boss (MOB) reality television show Godwin Gogwe (23) is reportedly dating fellow finalist Odert Kosimoni who is four years older. An insider who worked behind the scenes with the duo said it had all become a lovey-dovey contest but Gogwe has laughed it off. “These people have been…

HARARE – Sungura artiste Romeo Gasa says all who claim he is a copycat have better look themselves in the mirror. The 2007 Chibuku Road to Fame winner has continually been accused of mimicking Alick Macheso and the late Tongai Moyo. But a frustrated Gasa hit back at his detractors yesterday, branding them “hypocrites”. “All…

HARARE – Bryan Kudengu from Chinhoyi is the Starbrite season one ultimate winner. The Chinhoyi youngster won prizes including a Honda Fit car, all-expenses-paid trips to the United States of America, South Africa, Germany and Vic Falls (for two), Samsung 32’ LCD TV, recording contract with Tuku’s Pakare Paye, a residential stand and a Blackberry…

HARARE – Dynamic Victoria Falls band ,Mokoomba, are among thirty leading bands selected by the  World Music Expo (WOMEX) from a pool of over a thousand bands from all over the world. Mokoomba’s entry onto this elite list will enhance their chances of being invited to top world music festivals. They are the third Zimbabwean…

BULAWAYO –  Renowned gospel musician Sebastian Magacha put up a memorable show during a Zimpraise concert over the weekend in Bulawayo. The show, that also included legendary gospel artiste Mechanic Manyeruke, was held at the Large City Hall. The highlight of the show was when Magacha of the Bhosvo fame shared the stage with Manyeruke…

GWERU – Matenda Primary School’s fourth consecutive Midlands Jikinya Dance Festival title at the weekend has earned them the right to represent the province in the Jikinya national finals in Harare on November 24. Matenda beat seven other schools from the province’s eight districts at Mberengwa’s Chegato Mission last Friday. The Zvishavane-based school, which has…

HARARE – Forget about Roki and Maneta’s Big Brother Africa disgrace, there is a new young talented Zimbabwean representing the country good. The talented girl simply called Alexandra Govere (24) is part of an internationally viewed reality television show shot in the United States of America. Alexandra is part of the cast of MTV reality…