Life & Arts

Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE inaugural Zimbabwe Gospel Music Awards (ZGMA), established to celebrate excellence in gospel music, will take place on April 11 at Casino Marina, Long Cheng Plaza in Harare. ZGMA founder and director, TLee Chitsungo, confirmed that preparations are well underway. “The planning process has been extensive and meticulous, beginning with the…

MODELLING instructor and former model Sipho Mazibuko says the commemoration of Women’s Month won’t be enough without spotlighting the crucial role pageants play in empowering girls. Mazibuko, who has initiated various modelling enterprises, has seen first hand how pageants have transformed the lives of many girls under her watch. The Bulawayo-based businesswoman’s Strides Modelling Agency…

SONGBIRD Feli Nandi, the former Mbeu’s Mhodzi Tribe backing vocalist, will officially launch her latest musical project at 7Arts Theatre in Harare tonight. Titled Ndisiyei, the album features tracks such as Tongai, Munamato, Ndisiyei, Haungasiye, Kukoromoka, Muranda, Shamwari, and Vakaitasewe. On Thursday, the songbird caught the attention of social media users after she dropped visuals…

Progress ChayaSTAFF WRITERchayap@dailynews.co.zw THOUGHT leader and author Tinashe Muzamhindo has launched his latest book Breaking the Cycle of African Politics, that delves on governance, economic development, and stability in 21st century Africa at Celebration Centre in the capital. The event drew notable figures, including Senator Charles Tavengwa, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe economist Persistence Gwanyanya, Harare…

Thembinkosi NyathiLIFESTYLE WRITERnyathit@dailynews.co.zw FOLLOWING a successful run of awards ceremonies since last year, the organisers of the National Business Excellence Awards are set to host another prestigious event, this time recognising outstanding farmers and miners across the country. The awards ceremony will take place on April 12 at the 4 500-seater Harare International Conference Centre…

Progress ChayaENTERTAINMENT WRITERchayav@dailynews.co.zw AT LEAST 10 upcoming musicians from marginalised areas have featured on a new musical project, Timcon Riddim, set to be launched on March 29 in Nyanga. The project has been bankrolled by businessman and musician Gift “Boss Givie” Mahlupeka. “We came up with this initiative to uplift young people, particularly those from…

Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw SUNGURA ace Alick Macheso will perform at Mandel Leisure Centre in Watsomba tonight before moving to Dzonzayi Complex in Chipinge tomorrow. The sungura kingpin will wrap up his weekend entertainment programme on Sunday in Checheche at Zineku Gardens. The Yard hosts Makore TONIGHT chimurenga artist Kurai Makore will perform in…

Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw CELEBRATED Tswana musician Vee Mampeezy is looking forward to his upcoming reunion with Zimdancehall heavyweight Winky D at the third edition of the Swan Music Festival to be held in Bulawayo at White City Stadium on March 29. “Zimbabwe, we are excited for this month-end. I can’t wait to perform alongside my…

SOUTH Africa-based filmmaker Simon Jamukoko is thrilled about the overwhelming positive reviews he’s receiving following the release of his latest love-themed movie Fake Cousins. Considering he almost abandoned his filmmaking career after his first project, which was shot using a smart phone, garnered only a few hundred views, Jamukoko sees light with his latest project which…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw AFTER setting entertainment scene ablaze with her showstopping feature on the hit track Fake Love alongside her father, Nelcy B has released a potentially explosive gospel track titled Ndaisaziva. The track is fulfillment of Dr Tawanda’s long-held dream to make his daughter a formidable force on the entertainment scene. “I believe…