Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw ZIMDANCEHALL chanter Tawanda Mumanyi aka Seh Calaz celebrated his 30th birthday on Sunday with the release of a new reggae album. The studio project titled Seh Calaz at 30 Reggae Album is made up of 10 tracks. “Soon after my 29th birthday last year, I began to think of how…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw SONGSTRESS and comedian Mai Titi will launch her latest studio album tomorrow. The album, Rise will be launched online on ZBC’s Nash Tv programme and on her facebook page from 9pm. The event will be supported by musician Andy Muridzo, Kikky Badass, Bryn K and Nyasha David among others. “Over…
Tarisai Machakaire STAFF WRITER machakairet@dailynews.co.zw MUSICIAN Felistas Murata popularly known as Mai Titi is challenging a $500 000 defamation claim raised against her by businesswoman Memory Muyaka after calling her a prostitute, witch and gossiper during Facebook broadcasts. Murata entered her notice of appearance to defend the suit in the High Court through her lawyers…
Myles Matarise STAFF WRITER matarisem@dailynews.co.zw SOUTH African celebrities and public figures took to social media in support of Zimbabweans under the hashtag #ZimbabweanLivesMatter. The hashtag which calls on the African Union to respond to Zimbabwean government’s violence against citizens, has since gone viral, attracting over 300 000 tweets yesterday. Former South Africa opposition leader Mmusi…
ASSISTANT EDITOR THE arrest on Friday of Tsitsi Dangarembga, pictured, an award-winning Zimbabwean author and Booker Prize nominee, has been condemned by fellow artists and social commentators. Dangarembga was on Saturday released on bail after her arrest during an anti-government demonstration. She was ordered to return to court on September 18. Dangarembga was charged with…
KEEPING Zimbabwe in the international business news spotlight is an important broadcast role, and it is one that Rebecca Muchenje, pictured, finds stimulating and enjoyable. As the Zimbabwean correspondent for the BBC’s specialised programme In Business Africa, Muchenje seeks out stories about a range of business and financial matters that are seen and analysed by…
AFTER making waves on social media over his controversial stage attire, gospel musician Sabastian Magacha says critics should brace for more outfits of a similar nature from him, the Daily News on Sunday reports. Last week, the Ridza Bhosvo hit maker staged an online concert dubbed Many Mouths courtesy of Adam Molai Foundation, an organisation…
DUB poet Desire Moyo has challenged local established musicians to use their work to interrogate the prevailing social, economic and political situation in the country. Moyo, who calls himself Moyoxide, said artistes should use the power of music to challenge the ruling elite. In a new poem, Moyo takes the challenge in particular to Jah…
Jeffery Muvundusi & Maxwell Sibanda THE recent surge in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases will prolong the lockdown further and performing artists have written off the year 2020. Since March, government has put in place stringent measures that ban live concerts and gatherings, grounding all performing artists who are looking elsewhere for survival. Live shows and…
MARABI musician Kireni Zulu is honouring music legends in the country by sponsoring videos for their yesteryear hit songs. Zulu, who recently released coronavirus (Covid-19)-inspired songs courtesy of the General Agriculture and Plantation Workers Union of Zimbabwe, confirmed the project to the Daily News yesterday. “Legends on my list include Jonah Moyo, Mitchel Jambo and…
