HARARE – Imagine what could happen if dead bodies suddenly rose to protest the way they are being treated at hospital morgues. The Coup, a stage play written by New Zealand-based playwright Stanley Makuwe, brings audiences face-to-face with problems that surround the dead who fail to receive decent burials. And because of high burial fees…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s dendera music star, Suluman Chimbetu and Orchestra Dendera Kings present this Friday a lively night of irresistible at Book Café. The concert will open with Washington Huveya and The Identity Band.
HARARE – Celebrated dancehall artistes Winky D and Freeman have joined forces to record their first song Munhu Wenyama. The duo recorded the song last month sharing the disappointments they faced on their journey to fame. Hillary Mutake, Freeman’s manager said the song urges people to be independent as it explores the journey of the…
HARARE – Kuwadzana joint Ritz Sports Club is resuming the “Dancehall Night event” where musicians showcase their artistic skills to promote the genre. Dancehall concerts are slated every Sunday at the high density joint. The joint proprietor Isaiah Chigayo said they are resuming the dancehall night following a-close-to-a-year sabbatical. “The last dancehall concert was held…
HARARE – In a rare concert duet, internationally-acclaimed mbira star Chiwoniso Maraire will perform with Ammara Brown, daughter of the late Andy Brown. Ironically, Maraire was once married to Brown and had children together. While Amara has her own mother, in our local tradition she passes as Chiwoniso’s daughter. The synergy between the two will…
HARARE – Alliance Francaise, Harare presents the first play of the famous trilogy by the late playwright and former president of the Czech Republic, Václav Havel. Audience is an absurd tragicomic drama depicting a long meeting between Ferdinand Vanek, an intellectual and playwright fallen in disgrace and living under state surveillance, and a manager of…
HARARE – Entertainment lovers are in for a treat at City Sports Bar tonight as the Harare joint hosts a double album launch party. Obvious Mtani of Sungano Express is launching his latest album Saizvozvo Mukwasha while rhumba group BV Labien Musica launches its latest offering Kechi One Zviri Sei on the same night. Mtani…
HARARE – The festive season is around the corner, and DStv viewers can surely get some shopping tips from Ultimate Shopper, a new show on Discovery TLC. Unlike most make-over shows, Ultimate Shopper pits four fashionistas head-to-head in a series of style-based challenges judged by a shrewd and stylish panel of experts.
HARARE – The country’s biggest beauty pageant, Miss Zimbabwe 2013 might for the first time not happen as indications on the ground show that preparations are way off the mark. Miss Zimbabwe Trust, the custodian of the pageantry have poured cold water on the beauty showcase saying they were not sure if the gala would…
HARARE – The old truism prophets are never recognised in their own country rings true when one considers the number of world-renowned artists, particularly sculptors who have been borne out of this soil we call Zimbabwe. Needless to say true creative genius will always rise to the occasion. Veteran and internationally-renowned artist Tapfuma Moses…
