SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL power couple Charles and Olivia Charamba have reaffirmed their status as torchbearers of local gospel music by dropping two albums over the past two days The latest albums – ‘Farai Nevanofara’ and ‘Chemai Nevanochema’– were released as part of their celebrations of reaching three decades in the music industry. “The…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw AS part of the ongoing celebration of African heritage, local visual artist Crispen Matekenya has turned his creative lens towards lobola — a time-honoured custom that reinforces marital bonds and strengthens family ties. In his latest collection, Matekenya presents works such as Mafukidza Dumbu, Makandinzwanani, and Damage, among others. “In my…
IN a powerful celebration of Africa Day, Nhaka Gallery in Harare hosted African Wedding exhibition on Friday, showcasing the rich heritage and the importance of unity in driving progress. Speaking during the exhibition, the gallery’s director, Hellen Matsvisi emphasised the importance of unity and collaboration. “Africa is an amazing and beautiful. I understand at sometimes…
OVER 80 photographic prints by the late Chicago Dzviti will be showcased at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare at the Portraits of Zimbabwe — an exhibition opening on May 30. Born in Shamva in 1961, and from these rural settings, Dzviti developed an interest for photography, which he later pursued at Harare Polytechnic…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw FOLLOWING its successful local run and earning Outstanding Playwright nomination at National Arts Merit Awards, play Molly Street by Peter Churu is set to grace Edinburgh International Festival in Scotland. Based on a true story about a crime of passion set in early 1960 in the sugar plantation town of Chiredzi,…
ONE of the country’s largest religious institutions, Celebration Churches International (CCI), will begin its eagerly anticipated 2025 mega conference in Harare tomorrow. The gathering, said to be CCI’s biggest such to date, is expected to draw thousands of people from all walks of life in the next four days, including those who are not members…
GOSPEL power couple Charles and Olivia Charamba, collectively known as The Charambas, are set to release three studio albums — comprising a total of 30 songs — as part of the celebrations marking their 30- year journey in the music industry. Reflecting on his early days, Charles recalled the challenges of working with recording studios…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw ORGANISERS of the inaugural Mr and Miss Albinism Africa pageant have moved the event to next month to pave way for more time for preparations for the highly-anticipated event. Pageant founder Brenda Mudzimu said the postponement from the original date in April would also ensure that the continental pageant is held…
FOLLOWING a phenomenal album launch that drew a massive crowd at Old Hararians in the capital, afro-contemporary musician Jah Prayzah is taking his infectious beats on a tour. The tour kicks off on May 25 in United Kingdom and it will end on November 29 in Harare. “Album Iaunch done. Next stop UK and Germany….
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw LOCAL model and Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 finalist, Shelly Bent, has endorsed the postponement of the Universal Woman pageant, citing safety concerns amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The event, initially scheduled for June 8 in Jaipur, India, has been deferred due to ongoing hostilities in the Kashmir region, which…
