By Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw LOCAL documentary The Friendship Bench, produced by Anthony Mutambira, has won the prestigious Best Documentary Southern Africa gong at this year’s Sotambe Zambian International Film Festival (ZAMIFF). The festival took place from September 20 to 28 in Lusaka, Zambia, under the theme One Punch at a Time. “This is our second…
By Stella Madzivanyika madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw THE gospel singer Trymore Bande, backed by his Gospel Vocals, launched his 12th studio album Kahore at a well-attended event in the capital over the weekend. Kahore features collaborations with local artists who include Zimdancehall star Hwindi President on the track Chakatipa Shungu Kudadirwa, Obert Chari on Kahore and Baba Harare…
Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw AFRO-FUSION group The Outlaws clinched the top spot in the Chibuku Road to Fame Harare Province competition held in Chitungwiza over the weekend. The band won US$2 500 and earned the chance to represent Harare at the national finals, scheduled for November 9 in the capital. Mazwi, another afro-fusion group, secured second…
By Thembinkosi Nyathi nyathit@dailynews.co.zw MBIRA music continues to be one of Zimbabwe’s most beloved genres, if the attendance of the recently held Bira reMbira festival at Gwanzura Stadium in Harare is anything to go by. The event, organised by Chipaz Promotions, attracted thousands of mbira enthusiasts. Held on Friday, the festival featured a star-studded lineup,…
THEMBINKOSI NYATHI ZIMDANCEHALL producer Libert “Ras Shine” Mremeri of Firebon Music has teamed up with award-winning producer Samcris Pro to release the highly anticipated Virtual Ignite Riddim, a project aimed at raising awareness on drug and substance abuse. Scheduled for release in October, Ras Shine hopes the riddim will inspire positive change, particularly among Zimbabwean…
CHITUNGWIZA-BASED rising artist 16 Tylifa, born Nyashadzashe Haveni, is using his music to inspire and uplift young people, encouraging them to stay away from destructive habits like drug abuse. At just 23, the musician is making waves with his latest track Makomborero, which tackles the struggles faced by today’s youth. “I have noticed that many…
DORCAS Moyo, the gospel sensation from Mutare, is preparing for her highly-anticipated international tour, marking a significant milestone in her flourishing music career. The tour begins today in Mozambique and will take her to several countries, including Nigeria on October 5, the United Kingdom on October 12, and South Africa on November 2. In addition…
Ashley Moyo amoyo@dailynews.co.zw CHIBUKU Road to Fame provincial competitions kick off today, with events set to take place at Tanza Bar and Nightclub in Chitungwiza, Harare, and at Malaxo Beer Hall in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South. The annual event, jointly organised by Delta Beverages through its Chibuku brand and the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, runs…
By Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo TONIGHT, Gwanzura Stadium in Highfield, Harare, will be the epicentre of cultural celebration as the inaugural Bira ReMbira Festival comes to life, headlined by the sensational Jah Prayzah. This vibrant event aims to celebrate the mbira, Zimbabwe’s iconic national instrument, with performances from Diana Samkange, Andy Muridzo, Nyamasvisva, Kurai…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SOUTH Africa’s top amapiano vocalist, Nkosazana Daughter, is the star attraction at this year’s Braaiout Zw edition, set to light up Lake Chivero tonight. On the other hand, songbird Nadia Nakai, who gives fans a front-row seat into her life through her reality show Nadia Beyond Bragga, will headline Shoko…
