MUSIC star Winky D has added his voice to the chorus of criticism of the failure by the country’s political players to engage in a national dialogue to resolve the challenges facing Zimbabwe. In a song titled ‘Dzimba Dzemabwe,’ on which he collaborated with United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean singer, Shingai Shoniwa, the Gafa, as Winky D…
LOCAL filmmaker, Charles Mutyavaviri, has tackled drug abuse in a movie titled Tonde Mambara. Featuring Stephen Moyana Matambo, a seasoned-actor, the film addresses the dangers of taking drugs. It focuses on a son-in-law who is enticed to drink spiked beer, while waiting for lobola proceedings to take off. Unfortunately, he gets intoxicated and breaks some…
MUSIC star Winky D demonstrated in spectacular fashion on New Year’s Eve that he doesn’t make promises he can’t keep. In the run-up to the launch of his latest album, Eureka, which took place at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on January 31, the Gafa shouted himself hoarse, promising that he would put a…
ORGANISERS of Fiofest, which was recently held at Takashinga Cricket Club in the Harare suburb of Highfield, have described the event as an unqualified success. Organised by Tamba Events known for hosting BraaiOut festivals, Fiofest was meant to celebrate Highfield — one of Zimbabwe’s oldest townships. Music stars who included Gemma Griffiths, Merciless, Extra Large…
MUSIC lovers will be spoilt for choice over the weekend as artistes have lined up several shows in a bid to welcome the New Year in style. The gigs to look forward to include: Manyowa hosts ‘Night Of Thanksgiving’ GOSPEL songstress Janet Manyowa will host her annual concert dubbed ‘A Night Of Thanksgiving (ANOT)’ on…
By Anesu Mirisawu VETERAN music promoter Partson Chimbodza better known as Chipaz in showbiz, has implored bouncers at music concerts to always professionally discharge their duties. This follows the arrest of two bouncers who attempted to stab a patron with a knife following a misunderstanding at Pabloz Night Club. Chipaz, who is the chairperson of…
By Anesu Mirisawu AFTER working so hard to become one of the country’s top music superstars, Mukudzei Mukombe — also known as…
MUSIC stars Enzo Ishall and Tamy Moyo will headline the birthday bash for United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean DJ, Lady G2, set to be held at Utano Gardens in Avondale, Harare tomorrow. Lady G2 confirmed the highlyanticipated event to be held to mark her 40th birthday. “All is set for the event. There will be performances by…
BY ANESU MIRISAWU FATHER-SON mbira duo — Jacob and Abel Mafuleni — will hold a concert dubbed Bira ReCrossover on Friday at Theatre in the Park in Harare. According to Jacob, a vocalist, instrument maker and dancer rolled into one, during the upcoming concert they will showcase at least two different types of mbiras. “I…
I FONDLY remember the Book Cafe days. Dennis Mushaishi and I would get to the venue early and wait for the drum equipment to be brought by Victor Kunonga (VK). We would carry the equipment into the venue, empty the drum kit bags and then go to OK Five Avenue where we would load them…
