SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw MUSIC star EXQ says his upcoming album launch to be held in the United Kingdom next month will be ‘uncharted territory’ for him and his fans. The high-powered album launch set for The Hangar in Wolverhampton on August 23, will be EXQ’s maiden album launch outside his native Zimbabwe. The launch…
THERE is a spat between Zimdancehall artiste Silent Killer and promotion company Stige Movement after the latter’s noshow at a concert held at Cool Runnings in Durban last weekend. Silent Killer, who was scheduled to share the stage with Qounfuzed, at the Durban gig did not turn up, much to the chagrin of the promoters….
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean musician, Don Dada is relishing the opportunity to be part of the Recording Academy- a professional organisation best known for organising the Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy, which is made up of musicians, producers, engineers, and other music professionals, invites new members annually through a peer-reviewed process. “To…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw THREE members of the Sekusile Sitshikitsha Dance Group from Matabeleland South Province died on Sunday on their way from the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival which took place on Saturday in Mutare. The tragedy that hit Sekusile Sitshikitsha Dance Group, consisting of performers employed by How Mine in Mzingwane District, was…
A LOCAL FILM Rise, which recently made its world debut in New York City, has now expanded to the West Coast of the United States where it’s currently screening at Los Angeles Cinema. Rise, which stars Hollywood export Tongai Chirisa alongside the youngest recipient of a National Arts Merit Awards ever- Sikhanyiso Ngwenya- is currently…
A YOUNG, petite, light complexioned and strikingly beautiful woman stands at a bus stop in Highfield, one of Harare’s oldest suburbs. She appears to be waiting for a commuter omnibus to take her into the city centre — yet she inexplicably allows several to pass by without boarding. Moments later, a sleek, priceless luxury vehicle…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw HAKIRENI Stars front-man Obert Chari, who rose to fame after the release of Mebo, has roped in the services of legendary singer Leonard Zhakata and Jah Prayzah on his upcoming fourth album titled Ngoma Ndiyo Ndiyo. The six-track project to be launched at Anglican Cathedral in Harare tonight encompasses tracks such…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw SONGSTRESS Pauline Gundidza has revealed that she has successfully quit alcohol, marking a significant personal milestone as she celebrates her 40th birthday. Gundidza described her decision as a spiritual and personal turning point. “I just want to thank God that I’m no longer drinking beer. The way we have been partying…
THE local film sector has the potential to become much bigger and to handsomely benefit all key stakeholders in the country. So says American film producer and envoy for the American Film Showcase, Alix Madigan, who adds that this bigger future can become a reality if authorities introduce tax incentives for the industry and also…
TURNING 40 is a milestone birthday marking the transition into a new and significant phase of adulthood. For songstress Pauline Gundidza, it represents a powerful testament to resilience and personal transformation. She is convinced that her forties will be a time of significant personal growth, renewed purpose, new opportunities, increased wisdom, self-awareness and confidence. More…
