REGGAE fans are in for a treat tonight with the One People Tour Africa concert, headlined by legendary Jamaican artist Burning Spear. The 79-year-old reggae icon, born Winston Rodney, arrived in the country on Wednesday and promised an unforgettable performance at the Glamis Arena in Harare. Sharing the stage with him will be local talents…
Thembinkosi NyathiLIFESTYLE WRITERnyathit@dailynews.co.zw THE much-anticipated Castle Lager Braai Festival, which returns to Old Hararians Sports Club tomorrow, promises to be an exhilarating blend of food, music and celebration. Music enthusiasts and beer lovers are expected to come in droves to Zimbabwe’s biggest braai event where President Winky D will headline the music segment. Apart from…
AWARD-WINNING writer Sukoluhle Nyathi will be the guest speaker at the Harare Open Book Festival to be held at The Garden in Newlands, Harare on Saturday. The South Africa-based writer, popularly known as Sue Nyathi, has written acclaimed books such as The Gold Diggers (2018), A Family Affair (2020) and An Angel’s Demise (2022).The Bulawayo-born…
THE DANCERS Association of Zimbabwe (Daz) is set to celebrate its 17th anniversary with a concert to be held at City Sports Bar in Harare on October 31. Daz president, Hapaguti Mapimhidze said the upcoming event dubbed- Daz 17th Anniversary Celebrations-would bring the spotlight on the impact his organization is making. “Establishing this association was…
By Tembinkosi Nyathi HARARE-BASED poet Maxwell Kadenhere is set to release his debut spokenword Extended Play (EP) titled “Undercover” on November 1. The EP, which features seven poems, addresses critical societal issues such as drug abuse and gender-based violence (GBV). “This is my debut EP, and I have high hopes that it will resonate with…
By Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER YESTERDAY, the nation commemorated the life of Tongai “Dhewa” Moyo, one of the most celebrated sungura musicians, who passed away on October 15, 2011. A close friend and fellow artiste, Somandla “Mafia” Ndebele, shared his reflections with the Daily News, expressing how deeply he misses the Muchina Muhombe hit-maker. “It…
ZIMBABWEAN film expert Keith Shiri, a renowned authority on African cinema, is the Lead Curator of the Film Africa Festival being held…
Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw FILMMAKER and actor Dumi Manyathela has highlighted the importance of well-being in his latest film, Chasing Levels, set to premiere tomorrow at the European Film Festival in Mbare. Chasing Levels follows the journey of Zimbabwean fitness influencer Tapiwa Zimhamba, also known as the Fitness Doctor, whose personal struggles with self-esteem led him…
THE 2023 film Ngoda continues to dominate the film industry, adding its 26th gong over the weekend at the prestigious Bantu Film Festival in Botswana. The film took home the Best Feature Film award, further solidifying its place as one of the most celebrated productions. “Being recognised like this reassures us that we are doing…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MARONDERA-BASED gospel group, Pilgrims of Christ, claimed first place at the Chibuku Road to Fame Mashonaland East provincial competition held at The Place in Chivhu on Saturday. On the same day, Afro-traditional ensemble Music To Music won the Bulawayo provincial contest at KoNjabulo Elangeni Beerhall. Both groups walked away with US$2…
