SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw EMPOWERING African women and celebrating their beauty are at the heart of a brand-new pageant set to launch in the capital on March 28. Dubbed Miss Ebony, the pageant aims to reconnect with Africa’s rich yet often overlooked heritage, championing African beauty — which has long been overshadowed by Western standards…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw PROMINENT musicians have expressed their support for the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) following its decision to mandate a US$150 fee for artistes performing cover songs. Well-known musicians such as Victor Kunonga and Progress Chipfumo believe the measure is a significant step towards protecting intellectual property rights in the local music…
AS THE world commemorates International Women’s Day (IWD) today, female figures in the entertainment industry have shared their inspiring messages, highlighting the need to promote gender equality and empower women in showbiz. Under the theme “Accelerate Action,” IWD celebrates the economic, cultural, political, and social achievements of women. Despite the challenges women have historically faced…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw FRESH from their recent show in Mali, globetrotting musical outfit Mokoomba will stage their first local show this year tomorrow at Reps Theatre in Harare. The group’s manager Marcus Gora told the Daily News that the show will feature some female artists as part of celebrating International Women’s Day. “This will…
Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw NHAKA will launch an exhibition on Friday which sheds light on the unseen struggles that women face. Dubbed Seasons: Diverse Women, Diverse Struggles; Women All the Same, the exhibition will feature an exceptional collection of works by at least 11 renowned artists namely Johnson Mugabe, Paula Mutamba, Primrose Chingandu,…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw FOLLOWING a tumultuous period marked by unforeseen challenges that led to the unfortunate cancellation of last year’s Zimbabwe Fashion Week (ZFW), a new board has been appointed to oversee this year’s edition. The newly-formed advisory board, tasked with guiding the non-profit organisation in its mission to develop, educate, and support Zimbabwe’s…
Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw SOCIALITE Luminitsa Jemwa is among a select group of the A-listers from across the continent scheduled to attend the 10th anniversary of the Forbes Leading Women Summit to be held at Times Square, Pretoria tomorrow. The event, to be held as part of Women’s Month celebrations, will feature Nigerian…
ZIMDANCEHALL icon Winky D once again asserted his dominance in Zimbabwe’s music industry, securing the coveted People’s Choice Award at the 23rd edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), held at the Hippodrome in Braeside on Saturday. The star-studded event, organised by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) under the theme Afro-Futurism, also…
FOLLOWING his explosive track Hello Mwari four years ago, Zimdancehall artiste Jah Master has released a new track, aiming to recapture the magic that made his previous release a viral sensation. Titled Handioni Oni, the track released on Thursday, is a testament to Jah Master’s growth as an artiste. “I drew inspiration for Handioni Oni…
POPULAR artist Shashl has traded her familiar R&B-dominated rhythms for an innovative new sound that blends Afrobeat and Amapiano. Shashl’s new sound has been encapsulated on a new track titled ‘Kedu’ set to be released tomorrow accompanied by a visualiser. “Kedu takes a more experimental approach, blending elements of Afrobeats and Amapiano with an infectious…
