SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AFTER spending nearly two decades in South Africa, musician Enoch “Nox” Guni is saying goodbye to the country that became his second home through a new song titled Bye Bye South Africa following a farewell gig. According to the Ndinonyara hit-maker, the track is a tribute to the people and memories he…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER SOUTH African musical duo, Mafikizolo, is set to make another return to Zimbabwe, this time headlining the Econet Buddie Beatz concert, which is expected to bring the curtain down on the 18th Econet Victoria Falls Marathon weekend on Sunday, July 5. The award-winning duo, who has built a strong following across Africa…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival provincial competitions have reached their climax, with Manicaland and Midlands set to crown their champions today, bringing this year’s provincial contests to a close. In Manicaland, the competition will be held at Mandel Bar in Watsomba, Nyanga, while Midlands’ contestants will battle for top honours at…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER FILMMAKER Simon Jamukoko is using his latest television drama, Botso, to explore the destructive effects of superstition, family conflict and fake prophets on society. The production, which is currently airing on 3Ktv as part of the channel’s Season 18 lineup, follows the success of his previous television debut, Barika Remurombo, which opened…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER KHIAMA Boys Legacy Band front-man Lazarus Zakaria is set to headline the International Family Day celebrations in Wedza in what promises to be one of the most significant performances of his nascent leadership. The show, scheduled for this Friday, comes months after Lazarus, nephew of the late sungura legend Nicholas Zakaria, assumed…
Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER BOLAMBA Culture Birds were crowned champions of the Matabeleland South provincial finals of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival held at Collen Bawn Beer Hall on Saturday after delivering an impressive Tsutsube dance performance. In Mashonaland East, Marondera Gure Arts Group claimed top honours at the provincial competition held at…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER FORMER Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi is set to bring international glamour to Zimbabwe when she hosts the country’s Miss Universe grand finale scheduled for June 6 at the The Hippodrome in the capital. Making her first-ever visit to the country, Tunzi expressed excitement about being part of the prestigious showcase. “I’m…
Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso and South Africa’s Makhadzi are set for a thrilling double engagement this July. The celebrated duo are expected to first share the stage on July 11 at the Silala Festival at Harmony Park in South Africa, before reuniting again on July 31 for the inaugural Cheso…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER LEGENDARY reggae outfit— Transit Crew— will headline this year’s edition of Bob Marley commemorations set for Hellenics Sports Club in the capital. Marley passed away on May 11 in 1981. “This event is a vibrant tribute to the life, music, and legacy of Marley. “It celebrates his message of peace, unity, and…
MIDLANDS-BORN gospel musician Prince Gumbo has released two new singles— Mwari Fambai Neni and Ndinovimba Nemi— as he continues to establish himself in the gospel music industry. Born and raised in Mberengwa, Gumbo said his entry into gospel music was driven by what he described as a divine calling rather than commercial interests. “I grew…
