Life & Arts

By Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE growing number of guitarists and saxophonists involved in cover performances has raised important questions about copyright protection within the entertainment industry. Amid discussions on whether these individuals should profit from their cover performances without benefiting the original creators, Daily News Senior Lifestyle Writer Ashley Moyo sat down with Servious Matiza, Head of Licensing…

Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw NHAKA will launch an exhibition on Friday which sheds light on the unseen struggles that women face. Dubbed Seasons: Diverse Women, Diverse Struggles; Women All the Same, the exhibition will feature an exceptional collection of works by at least 11 renowned artists namely Johnson Mugabe, Paula Mutamba, Primrose Chingandu,…

Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw THE organisers of the National Business Excellence Awards have finalised preparations for the prestigious event, set to take place this month at Rainbow Towers in the capital, celebrating outstanding companies. Awards secretary Kudzai Mbengeranwa told the Daily News yesterday that the event, scheduled for March 15, promises to be an…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw FOLLOWING a tumultuous period marked by unforeseen challenges that led to the unfortunate cancellation of last year’s Zimbabwe Fashion Week (ZFW), a new board has been appointed to oversee this year’s edition. The newly-formed advisory board, tasked with guiding the non-profit organisation in its mission to develop, educate, and support Zimbabwe’s…

Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw SOCIALITE Luminitsa Jemwa is among a select group of the A-listers from across the continent scheduled to attend the 10th anniversary of the Forbes Leading Women Summit to be held at Times Square, Pretoria tomorrow. The event, to be held as part of Women’s Month celebrations, will feature Nigerian…

Progress Chaya chayap@dailynews.co.zw TOP female music stars Dudu Manhenga, Prudence Katomeni-Mbofana and Hope Masike will share the stage at the Proweb Breeder’s Cup at Borrowdale Race Course on Sunday. The inaugural event, which will also feature songbirds Tariro neGitare, Thandi Dhlana and Anne Eastwood, will be held in celebration of International Women’s Day. Organised by…

ZIMDANCEHALL icon Winky D once again asserted his dominance in Zimbabwe’s music industry, securing the coveted People’s Choice Award at the 23rd edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), held at the Hippodrome in Braeside on Saturday. The star-studded event, organised by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) under the theme Afro-Futurism, also…

By Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER THE adage “no pain, no gain” perfectly encapsulates Pastor G’s two-year weight loss journey, which saw the soulful gospel singer shedding an impressive 84 kilogrammes through a rigorous fitness programme. Pastor G’s remarkable transformation, which began in 2022, has certainly not been a walk in the park. Starting at 200…

SONGBIRD Chipo Muchegwa has joined the growing list of divas who have ventured into business to supplement their earnings from music. The Norton-based artiste is on cloud nine after successfully opening a textile shop in Harare’s Dzivaresekwa suburb, offering bed covers and clothing. In addition, she has also launched a curated line of perfumes. “There…

FOLLOWING his explosive track Hello Mwari four years ago, Zimdancehall artiste Jah Master has released a new track, aiming to recapture the magic that made his previous release a viral sensation. Titled Handioni Oni, the track released on Thursday, is a testament to Jah Master’s growth as an artiste. “I drew inspiration for Handioni Oni…