By Anesu Mirisawu POPULAR songstress-cum-dancer Sandra Ndebele received over US$28 000 during the launch of her self-titled album at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Hall in Bulawayo at the weekend. Celebrity guests who included Finance minister Mthuli Ncube and deputy Arts minister Tino Machakaire appeared determined to outbid each other at the colourful launch of…
By Ashley Moyo RISING filmmaker Tinayeishe Wakatama, has bagged the Judge’s Choice award at the ConnectHER film festival held in the US. The event, held on November 5, was meant to inspire global change through women’s stories and projects.“It feels amazing and surreal. I was over the moon after winning this gong,” Wakatama said.Wakatama won…
Where the Stars Land PREVIOUSLY on Where The Stars Land, episode nine to 10, the employees at Incheon International faced their first…
Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw AUTHOR Rutendo Gwatidzo has launched her second book titled Breaking The Silence a sequel to her 2020 book Born to Fight. In the book, Gwatidzo who received a Gumiguru Achievers Award this year for leadership and inspiration, spoke about tough times and the struggle people have to go through fighting for survival. “I aim to…
THIS week’s issue is very exciting. Now, are you a music composer, backing vocalist, drummer, keyboardist or a music manager? Or do you have a relative, friend, neighbour, and colleague who is in the music industry? The Music Mirror is here for you. As usual the content of this column is not exhaustive, but it…
Anesu Mirisawu mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw ORGANISERS of the inaugural Nyanga Arts Festival, which took place in the resort town recently, are happy with the way the event panned out. The event organised by Nhimbe Trust and partners was held at various venues including the world-famous Nyanga National Park and the Montclair Hotel and Casino. Running under the…
Anesu Mirisawu RISING artist Gary Tight has honoured the late veteran singer Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi by getting the late internationally-acclaimed music star’s face tattooed on his arm. His decision to ink Tuku’s face on his arm has, however, raised some controversy, with some critics on social media saying he had gone too far and should…
By Anesu Mirisawu PRIMARY schools in five provinces are ready to battle it out in the first batch of Jikinya Dance Festival, provincial finals slated for this Friday. National Association of Primary Heads (NAPH) president Cynthia Khumalo said schools are more than ready for the provincial finals in Bulawayo, Harare, Manicaland, Mashonaland East and Matabeleland…
SOUTH African legendary artiste Yvonne Chaka Chaka is intent on keeping the legacy of Oliver Mtukudzi and Hugh Masekela alive. The singer’s…
By Ashley Moyo SOUTH AFRICA BASED filmmaker Daniel Lasker, scooped the director’s prize for cultural impact and achievement at the Film Quest festival held in Utah in the United States over the weekend. Lasker landed the award thanks to his trailblazing film — The Signal — the first ever Ndebele science movie. A delighted Lasker…
