SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw NATIONAL Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) has lined up a cocktail of events to mark its 68th anniversary. Slated for July 17, the celebrations will be done with the support of the Friends of the Gallery showcasing the gallery’s commitment to promoting artistic talent. “Activities on the day will include an exhibition…
SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw MUSICIAN and pastor Daisy Mukariri has honoured a highachieving student with a car and driving lessons, in a move she says is aimed at inspiring academic excellence among the youths. The gesture was made during an academic prayer session held at the Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex over the weekend, organised by Mukariri’s…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENTWRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw RISING music star Kurai Makore will throw a bash on Friday to mark United States-based Chimurenga music icon Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo’s 80th birthday. Makore, a nephew of the celebrated music legend, told the Daily News that the birthday bash, ‘Celebrating the life of living legend Mukanya @80,’ will take place at Long…
SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw THE National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) in Harare will host a two-man exhibition featuring works of the brothers Hugh and Lionel Mbayiwa next month. Dubbed Dzemudanga, the exhibition, made possible through support from The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Zimbabwe, Nhaka Life Assurance, Morgan & Co and Club…
AFRO-POP star Shashl marked a significant milestone in her musical journey with a spellbinding album launch at the 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare. The sold-out event, held over the weekend, saw Shashl successfully unveiling her latest project, The First Quarter, a deeply personal collection that reflects her growth both as an artiste and individual….
FILLING her late father Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi’s boots is an onerous task for Selmor but she wouldn’t have it any other way. Internationally-acclaimed Tuku died on January 23, 2019 leaving Selmor and his other children with the duty to carry on his legacy. Though she concedes that being the legendary Tuku’s daughter comes with a…
THE Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) a US$500 000 grant to support the refurbishment of the institution’s infrastructure. The funding, issued under the New Visionary Leadership to Support Infrastructure initiative, is intended to help preserve Zimbabwe’s cultural heritage. “This is a huge milestone for us as a cultural…
CHIBUKU Neshamwari Traditional Dance provincial competition, which has already toured seven provinces, arrives in the capital today. Scheduled to take place at Hurudza Bar in Mabvuku, the Harare leg of the contest will see the province select its representative for the national finals, set for July 19 at the Mutare Showgrounds. Running under the theme…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw MUSIC stars ExQ and Enzo Ishall will be part of the support acts set to feature in colourful songbird Shashl’s highly-anticipated album launch to be held at 7Arts Theatre in Harare tomorrow. The launch of the album titled ‘The First Quarter’ will also feature rising artistes who include Kayflow, Jnr Spragga,…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw A local documentary inspired by African music legends Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi and Lucky Dube, has been selected for screening at the Power24 International Film Festival in Durban, South Africa. Titled ‘Daughters of Legends,’ the documentary filmed during the Harare International Festival of Arts in 2013 and completed in 2023, explores the…
