SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso has lined up shows in South Africa as part of his 53rd birthday celebrations. Macheso’s publicist, Tichaona Makahamadze said the main event, however, is expected to be held in Harare when they return from across the Limpopo. “We are going to start with South Africa on June 4 and 5 ahead…
FEMALE artistes have bemoaned the escalating level of sexual violence they are suffering at the hands of their male counterparts which they say has worsened during this Covid-19 pandemic. The government banned all live music shows — as a precautionary measure against the deadly virus — since March last year. This has greatly limited the…
The survey was carried out last year under the framework of the EU/Unesco Expert Facility for the Governance of Culture in Developing Countries. With physical sales dropping globally, music sales have now migrated to digital platforms like Spotify, Deezer, Soundcloud and YouTube. These platforms recorded an astronomical growth in 2020 owing to the Covid-19 pandemic…
GOSPEL music diva Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave has established a beverage brand which she hopes will help cushion her from thefinancial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Toita Zvedenga hitmaker has named her beverage made from baobab fruit — Fun-z — in honour of her multitude of music fans. “I dedicate everything to my fans and God…
A NEW digital application — mySimmer — has entered the space with the hope of helping musicians earn some income during this Covid-19pandemic. At the moment, the government has banned all musical shows and live gigs in a bid to curb the spread of the pandemic. The application was first launched in Botswana last month…
Comedienne and actress Madam Boss, pictured, has bagged an acting role on a South African telenovela uBettina Wethu. Madam Boss’ casting agent — Becky Casting Agency — announced Madam Boss’ new acting role on their social media handles. “Guys, help me to congratulate this amazing and talented lady. She has been cast to feature on SABC 1’s…
ONE of the country’s top models, Devson Luzane is scheduled to represent the country at the ninth edition of Mister Africa International…
THE riot police had to disperse hundreds of people who had thronged the area opposite the Tredgold Magistrate Court to see controversial socialite-cum-pastor, Passion Java, pictured. Java was Zimbabwe’s second largest city ahead of the empowerment launch policy event which was held in the city on Saturday. As has become the norm, the self-styled prophet…
GOSPEL music legend and preacher, Charles Charamba celebrated his 50th birthday on April 27 at home due to the prevailing Covid-19 conditions. The Mudzi-born gospel musician recently spoke to the Daily News’s Anesu Mirisawu on a range of issues including his glittering music career and church ministry. Below are excerpts of the interview: Q: Congratulations Pastor!…
WHEN South Africa-based Kalawa Jazmee Records producer DJ Jabs phoned rookie Zimbabwean musician Petronella ‘Lalla’ Matipa, 25, late last year and offered her the chance to collaborate with award-winning Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo and Bongo Maffin’s Speedy, the Bulawayo-born artiste thought someone was pulling a prank on her. DJ Jabs had been impressed by Lalla’s performance…
