HOLLYWOOD actor Tongayi Chirisa is returning to Zimbabwe in Rise, a new movie set for its world premiere on November 7 at Ster-Kinekor Joina City, Harare. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Joe Njagu, Rise tells the story of a resilient young boy living on a rubbish dump, who is determined to learn boxing under the guidance of a reclusive…
IN a significant step towards empowering people with albinism across Africa, Harare will host the first-ever Mr. and Miss Albinism Africa pageant early next year. This event builds on the success of last year’s inaugural Mr. and Miss Albinism Southern Africa, also held in Harare.“The challenges faced by people with albinism are often universal. While…
A VIBRANT line-up of activities is set to enliven the Vintage Vibes Family Fun Day happening today at Everbrite Gardens in Lochinvar in the capital. Designed to offer mental stimulation and stress relief for senior citizens, while encouraging intergenerational connections and community bonding, the event includes a comedy show by Ckhanyiso Dat Guy, a live…
VETERAN gospel musician Lawrence Haisa, popularly known as Pastor Haisa, has described his inclusion in the upcoming Gospel Legends Night Concert as “long overdue recognition.” Haisa is scheduled to share the stage with an array of gospel artists at the gig to be hosted by Eleana Makombe Music at the Harare International Conference Centre on…
YESTERDAY marked 17 years since the tragic murder of South African reggae legend Lucky Dube during a botched hijacking in Johannesburg. In honour of his legacy, local reggae group Cello Culture and the Transit Crew have lined up special gigs to remember the late icon. Mbare-born reggae artist Cello Culture, now leading the six-member Transit…
LEGENDARY singer and songwriter Jeys Marabini will share the stage with veteran South African musician Steve Dyer tonight at the Academy of Music in Bulawayo as part of a series of concerts to celebrate his 34-year-long stint in music. Dubbed ‘Friends of Jeys Marabini in Concert,’ the concert, which coincides with the launch of his…
AWARD-WINNING writer Sukoluhle Nyathi will be the guest speaker at the Harare Open Book Festival to be held at The Garden in Newlands, Harare on Saturday. The South Africa-based writer, popularly known as Sue Nyathi, has written acclaimed books such as The Gold Diggers (2018), A Family Affair (2020) and An Angel’s Demise (2022).The Bulawayo-born…
THE DANCERS Association of Zimbabwe (Daz) is set to celebrate its 17th anniversary with a concert to be held at City Sports Bar in Harare on October 31. Daz president, Hapaguti Mapimhidze said the upcoming event dubbed- Daz 17th Anniversary Celebrations-would bring the spotlight on the impact his organization is making. “Establishing this association was…
JUST three months after his last performance in Zimbabwe, amapiano artist Linda Mnisi, widely known as ‘LeeMcKrazy,’ is set to make a highly anticipated return next month. LeeMcKrazy, who lit up Harare in August, will this time around perform in Bulawayo at BAC Leisure on November 24. Simmz Chagy, who is coorganising the South African…
MISS Universe Zimbabwe second runner up Ruvimbo Njomboro made it into the top 10 at the recently concluded inaugural Miss Cosmo International 2024 held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Although she missed out on the prize package that included a crown, US$100 000 and other luxurious gifts, the 21-year old University of Zimbabwe student,…
