VASCO CHAYA AND MYLES MATARISE STAFF WRITERS POPULAR artists and celebrities in Zimbabwe have been challenged to use their social standing in society to denounce the current violence in the country. This comes as debate is raging within the arts sector after several high profile Zimbabwean artists and celebrities went quiet as others including…
CULTURAL and creative industries’ support for the development of the culture and creative industries in African countries has grown over the years through the wide ratification and implementation of the 2005 Conventionthe Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression. Nhimbe Trust programme officer Lisa Thelma Sidambe who joined a virtual UNESCO ResiliArt panel…
LIFESTYLE WRITER VICTORY Siyabonga Theatre has been busy recording video skits as an awareness tool for peace-building as well as the Covid-19 global pandemic and this courtesy of Nhimbe Trust’s Bluez Cafe who offered them working space. Director Desire Moyo said: “We appreciate the help at this time of need, this time of lockdown, this…
LIFESTYLE WRITER INAUGURAL Bulawayo Arts Festival held this year which featured both established and emerging artists saw outstanding performances across the board and wide reach across the world. In line with its programme for the advancement of women artists, Nhimbe Trust were pleased to note a strong representation of women during the June virtual festival;…
BULAWAYO-based author Marshal Chiza has written a book that exclusively looks at the country’s first citizen, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The 86-page book, aptly titled Dear Emmerson, is set to excite literature enthusiasts while at the same time attracting mixed feeling across the political divide due to its content, especially at a time political tensions are…
Blessing Masakadza STAFF WRITER masakadzab@dailynews.co.zw PREACHER and author Batsirai Java, pictured, has lined-up a new book focusing on African religion and culture and relationship to Christianity. Titled African Religion, A Blessing or a Curse, the book which was published by Media Essentials will be out on Monday and it will be his third. Other books…
YESTERYEAR sungura singer Patrick Mkwamba is rekindling his romance with his fans after dropping two singles. Famed for his 1984 all-time hit Wapenga Nayo Bonus, the former Four Brothers vocalist has released new singles; Zuva Rekufa Kwangu and Ndoda Kuyambutswa. “I am doing this for my fans. Some might wonder where I was but the…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw MUSICIAN Tahle Wedzinza will today launch her debut studio album online titled Rushesha . The songstress said in coming up with Rushesha which consists of six songs, she was inspired by her life experiences. “The album Rushesha Zai Regondo is a body of work that speaks about the struggles of…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw MEBO hitmaker Obert Chari will be part of this year’s virtual edition of the Simon Chimbetu commemorations set for August 15. The Chegutu-based musician will share the stage with Suluman, Allan, Tryson and Douglas Chimbetu as well as Kurai Makore. The virtual event will be held on Ngoda TV on…
ORGANISERS of the annual Let Them Schools Arts Festival have lined up a virtual event in October to compensate for the cancelled physical festival which was scheduled for July 3 and 4. The physical event was cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic. “We will host an online festival where children and renowned artists around the world…
