RECORD-BREAKING South African music star Kamo Mphela is heading to Zimbabwe for this year’s edition of the Jacaranda Music Festival. Mphela, who made history a year ago when she became the first South African artiste ever to have a song (Dali) to receive over 100 000 daily streams on South African Spotify, will be one…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw MUSIC star Nutty O delivered an electric performance at the launch of the Share-a-coke campaign held at Cresta Lodge in Harare at the weekend. Nutty O, who is currently trending with the hit ‘Too Much,’ performed several of his hits, in a presentation that perfectly matched the highly-anticipated return…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw TWO local food brands have secured honours at the prestigious 2025 Aurora International Taste Challenge, held in South Africa. This recently concluded seventh edition saw nearly 500 products from around the world evaluated by 17 certified judges, including celebrity chefs, sommeliers, and industry experts. The judges brought decades of food-tasting experience…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE vibrant city of Harare pulsed with energy as music enthusiasts gathered at the Sherwood Golf Club for an unforgettable night of reggae over the weekend. The fourth edition of Reggae Brunch ZW exceeded expectations, drawing in crowds from far and wide. Cello Culture’s performance was a highlight, with…
LOCAL film production Rise has secured another gong with the latest accolade received recently at the prestigious Indy Shorts International Film Festival in Indianapolis America. The movie, which stars Hollywood export Tongayi Chirisa, scooped The 2025 Children’s Resilience Short Film Prize presented by Shine Global. “Being rewarded shows we are doing something right. We are…
Progress Chaya ENTERTAINMENT WRITER chayap@dailynews.co.zw RISING musician Zorodzai Matengarufu, whose stage name is Jena, will headline A Night of Traditional Music and Zimbabwean Artistry in Mhondoro on August 9. Jena, backed by his band The Black Log will be supported by the DJ duo Terrible Twins at the event slated for Sharp Shooter the Ban…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER SCORES of children from nine schools will share the stage at Alfred Beit Primary School in the capital today to mark Children’s Performing Arts Workshop (Chipawo)’s 36th anniversary. The event promises to showcase the exceptional talents of young performers, honed through Chipawo’s innovative arts education programmes — Arts Education for Development…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITER SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso aka Baba Shero will tonight showcase his talent at Phil – Jen Country Lodges in Chivhu supported by Josphat Somanje. Ndunge Yut moves to Kadoma ZIMDANCEHALL chanter Ndunge Yut is set to showcase in Kadoma at The Odyssey tomorrow alongside Fidel Country Boi, Levels, Fantan and Shegu. On Sunday,…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw AWARD-WINNING comedian Doc Vikela will take his “Happy, Sad Man”, show to Bulawayo tonight at Hillside Walk. Doc Vikela, who received a rousing response when he performed at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre on July 4 in Harare, told the Daily News that the Happy, Sad Man tour was inspired…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw VETERAN artiste and cultural icon Albert Nyathi has been named among the 100 African Icon Series by BeingAfrican, a non-profit organisation dedicated to celebrating and preserving African heritage. The accolade places Nyathi among the most distinguished and influential figures on the continent. “I am so humbled by this gesture—being…
