SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw FOLLOWING the success of Molly Street, which received an enthusiastic response from theatre-goers, acclaimed playwright Peter Churu — nominated for Best Scriptwriter at the National Arts Merit Awards — is back with a new production exploring life during the pandemic. Titled 40 Days, the play is both written and directed by…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw TAMBA Events, organisers of Braaiout Zw, are bringing back their signature braai competition as part of efforts to revive the original concept. Initially launched as a unique fusion of live music and a competitive braai experience, Braaiout Zw quickly gained popularity for its innovative format and familyfriendly atmosphere. “We realised we…

SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw ENTERPRENUER-cum-musician Teemak has announced his return to the music scene with the release of a new Extended Play (EP). Born Tawana Ozwell Chipunza, Teemak’s new EP, titled Mavambo, marks a fresh chapter in his musical journey. His focus is now on further developing himself as an artiste and creating opportunities that…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw ACTRESS Tendaiishe Chitima, known for her roles in Cook Off—the country’s first film to stream on Netflix— and Gonarezhou, has landed her first role in an international film production. Chitima features in G20, an action thriller released on Amazon Prime, which stars Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis alongside Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin,…

HIP hop artiste Holy Ten was once again forced to cut short his performance over the weekend after irate fans pelted the stage with bottles and cans. The incident occurred at the Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza during Bling 4’s album launch and echoed a similar episode from last year’s Coca-Cola Unplugged concert, where the rapper…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw LOCAL visual artist Nothando Chiwanga is delighted to have reached a significant milestone, with her work selected for a leading exhibition in Nigeria, currently running until April 21. Titled “Next of Kin Series 7”, the exhibition, which recently opened in Lagos, is one of Africa’s premier art competitions, dedicated to celebrating…

UGANDAN comedienne Anne Kansiime has mocked Zimbabwean names on a recent podcast, suggesting that local parents appear to be in a rush when naming their children. The remarks come years after Kansiime performed sold-out shows in Harare back in 2015. “In Zimbabwe, they have some really funny names… I met someone called Anything — like…

URBAN grooves artiste Trevor Dongo, currently embroiled in a social media storm following allegations of infidelity and a flat fire, has released a new track lamenting his life’s misfortunes. The song, Iyoyi Nhamo, was officially released yesterday across social media platforms. “I have come a long way, persevering… a heartfelt wish for a better life….

UNITED Kingdom-based singer Linda Rufaro Mudzenda delivered a captivating performance on the Britain’s Got Talent show that earned her a golden buzzer, sending her straight to the talent show’s live semi-finals. A golden buzzer is a special button that a judge can press to send an act directly to the live shows, bypassing the normal…