Ashley Moyo Senior Lifestyle Writer moyoa@dailynews.co.zw IT is impossible to tell the story of Zimbabwean music without acknowledging the contribution of Bothwell Nyamhondera — a veteran producer whose work has shaped the sound of the nation’s sungura scene for decades. In recognition of his illustrious career, a host of celebrated artistes — including Alick Macheso,…
VETERAN sungura musician Somandla Ndebele, popularly known as Soma, is set to officially launch his latest album Atove Mazambuko this Thursday at the Steak House in Harare. The project, which explores the theme of family unity, adds to Soma’s impressive discography of over 25 studio albums. “After a two-year break, I felt it was time…
Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw RISING musician Munashe Musa captivated guests with a stellar performance at the prestigious National Business Excellence Awards, held in Harare over the weekend. Taking to the stage before a packed auditorium, Musa delivered soulful renditions of Jah Prayzah’s Nyeredzi and Alexio Kawara’s Shaina, alongside a selection of hits from other…
NEWLY established Reprographic Rights Organisation of Zimbabwe (RROZ) has begun issuing licences in line with the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act [Chapter 26:05], in a concerted effort to reward right holders in the country’s book industry. Anthony Rimau, chief executive of RROZ, said piracy and unauthorised photocopying have long deprived authors and publishers of their…
By Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER JAH Prayzah’s Ndini Mukudzeyi album launch, held on Saturday at Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare, proved to be a resounding success, attracting a bumper crowd of enthusiastic fans. The event, which was graced by veteran broadcaster Mai Chisamba, saw the towering multi-award-winning artiste supported by a stellar line-up of…
ASHLEY MOYO OVER 200 creatives recently received free reading glasses at a community wellness event organised by the Shepherds Foundation Trust at the National Art Gallery in Harare. The event, held in partnership with Msasa Park Private Limited, Mumba Creations, BTC Law Chambers and Morris Rock Resources, is the first in a series of planned…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER OVER the weekend music enthusiasts gathered at Sherwood Golf Club in the capital to witness an unforgettable night of Sulumani Chimbetu showcasing his latest album, Tsapo. The event was a testament to Chimbetu’s dedication to his craft leaving the crowd spellbound. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing turnout and…
LEGENDARY reggae music outfit Transit Crew will headline the 44th edition of the Bob Marley celebrations to be held at Sherwood Golf Club in Harare on May 10. The commemorations to celebrate the iconic Marley, who died on May 11, 1981, will also feature Dino Mudondo, Mannex Motsi, Jah Light and Jeffari. Reggae Brunch Zw,…
IT IS often said that one should never forget his roots — a view perfectly encapsulated by award-winning gospel artiste Everton Mlalazi, who has put together an Africa Day homecoming Festival to be held in Bulawayo’s ZITF Hall 3. Fittingly called The Ekhaya Gospel Festival, the event, slated for May 25 to coincide with Africa…
THE forthcoming Hurungwe Arts Festival, to be held in Karoi, will feature international stars in the form of Jindi from Dubai, Jean Gardy and Carine Au Micro from Canada among others. Themed Heritage for the Future: Harnessing Intangible Cultural Heritage for Climate Action, now in its ninth running, will be held from July 25 to…
