SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean jazz legend, Louis Mhlanga, who is widely regarded as one of the best guitarists in Southern Africa, will headline the inaugural three-day Jazz and Soul of Zim Music Festival, which will kick off on Friday at Sherwood Golf Club in Harare. According to one of festival organisers — Yasin Dhala — the…
ORGANISERS of the Miss University of Zimbabwe (Miss UZ) pageant have moved the pageant finals to next weekend to allow more time to prepare for the event. Organised by Rotaract Club, the pageant was set for the campus’ Great Hall over the weekend. “Our venue was doublebooked; there was a church service plus our show….
A NEW action-packed drama series Muti Wemusango, which focuses on betrayal of trust, is set to hit small screens on Friday courtesy of South Africa-based film production house Jamukoko Media. Directed by Simon Jamukoko, the drama encompasses 10 episodes and features fast rising actors — Celani Sarai Rice, Chipo Msonza, Cliphious Bhovoza, Marine Dendere, Simon…
VETERAN bassist, Kelly Rusike, has died. The death of the talented member of the legendary Rusike Brothers-a group that made a name for itself in the 80s and 90s was announced by his brothers on Facebook. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our young brother Kelly Rusike who passed away…
THE Zimbabwe Culture Insight Group is set to represent the country at the XVII International Festival of Traditional Dances to be held in Colombia later this year. The Mutoko-based dance group, led by Micheal Bolton Mapuranga, will attend the event which will begin on September 28 and end on October 1. “As a group we…
Anesu Mirisawu mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw AT LEAST 15 beauties have been shortlisted for the Miss University of Zimbabwe (UZ) pageant finals slated for this weekend. Running under the theme: Great Hope in the World, the pageant will be held at the University of Zimbabwe, Great Hall. “Preparations are now at an advanced stage with several sponsors on…
FRESH from Castle Tankard event, sungura kingpin Alick Macheso is set to put the house down at the United Kingdom (UK) edition of JamAfro festival this weekend in Leicester. The event, organized by Boniface Jana of the Negos Entertainment, will also feature Sulumani Chimbetu, South African songstress Makhadzi, Uganda’s Winnie Nwagi and Vee Mampeezy from…
TOP urban grooves singer Decibel has teamed up with brothers BKay and Kazz Khalif for a Masvingo Legends Reunion concert set for Sheffield in the United Kingdom early next month. One of the organisers, DJ Kay Smooth, said they are looking forward to hosting a spectacular concert featuring the three crooners from Masvingo. “The concert…
MUSIC star Jah Prayzah will launch two albums titled Chiremerera and Maita Baba this weekend. The celebrated artiste will launch the album titled Chiremerera tonight at Old Hararians Sports Club in the capital before moving to Queens Sports Club in Zimbabwe’s second biggest city Bulawayo tomorrow for the launch of Maita Baba. For the Harare…
THREE high-profile concerts held in Harare on Saturday attracted ‘full houses,’ probably marking the first time such big crowds have turned up at shows in the capital city since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted by the government. The return of live performance after the long pandemic shutdown brought plenty to cheer but far fewer people have…
