A SOMEWHAT low-key evening turned into an exhilarating night as gospel musician Mathias Mhere successfully launched his 14-track album, Akati Anesu Emmanuel, to the delight of his fans who had been eagerly anticipating soul-stirring melodies. The launch, which took place on Friday night at Rainbow Towers in the capital, attracted gospel lovers from all walks…
HARARE-BORN Hollywood make-up artist, hair stylist and cosmetologist Jacque Mgido is as big as they come. For the past two-and-a-half decades, Mgido has transitioned from a poor girl with big dreams to a key figure in the beauty industry. From humble beginnings, she worked her way to the top, in the process earning opportunities to…
SOUTH Africa-based musician Enoch “Nox” Guni is back in the country for the launch of his 15th studio album The Love Letter. The project, officially unveiled at Steak House in Waterfalls in the capital yesterday, coincided with his 20-year anniversary in the music industry celebrations. Our Entertainment Writer Thembinkosi Nyathi sat down with Nox and discussed…
Ashley Moyo SEASONED actress Charity Dlodlo has returned to Harare’s Reps Theatre, starring in the acclaimed one-woman show titled Once an Actress. The performance of the two-day production written by Tony Layton, which first premiered a few years ago under director Stanley Mambo and producer Patience Tawengwa, is part of ongoing efforts to raise funds for the…
Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw WILLOM Tight and Leo Magoz have teamed up with upcoming musicians on songs meant to raise awareness on drug and substance abuse in society. The project, sponsored by Saywhat, saw Willom Tight collaborating with Tamiranashe Dewa on the song Nhai Taku while Leo Magoz collaborated with Albert Mhuri and Emmanuel Chisale on Funga Ka2. “The…
TALENTED Zimbabwean opera singer Nigel Hopkins will perform famous opera songs by Pavarotti and Bocelli — two of the greatest tenor voices of all time — at Arundel School in Harare on Saturday and Sunday. Fittingly dubbed September Song, the performances, scheduled to kick off at 4pm on both days, will also feature pieces by…
COMEDY fans will be in for a treat next month when the City of Kings and Queens hosts the third edition of “KwaNtuntu Comedy Festival” at the Bulawayo Theatre which will feature comedy, theatre and short films. The three-day event, to run from October 24 through to 26, will kick off with theatrical productions after…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoya@dailynews.co.zw REPS THEATRE, which staged its first performance in 1931, is set to host its 800th production titled ‘Double Bill of Dark Comedy.’ Directed by Gavin Gordon, Double Bill of Dark Comedy will run at the famous Harare-based theatre house from September 19 through to 28. Reps Theatre marketing, publicity and fundraising…
Thembinkosi Nyathi nyathit@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL songbird Janet Manyowa will be launching her seventrack album Worship Moments at The Venue in Harare next month. Manyowa told the Daily News yesterday that Worship Moments was recorded live at a worship night at the ART Farm in Harare. “The last quarter of 2024 will be an intensely busy season…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERamoyo@dailynews.co.zw YOUTHFUL musicians have dominated this year’s edition of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) royalties top earners. Yesterday, ZIMURA distributed the second batch of royalties, amounting to US$95,000, to over 3,500 of its members. The top 10 list was made up entirely of young musicians: Holy 10, Tocky Vibes, Jah Prayzah,…
