Vasco Chaya PROFESSIONAL masters of ceremonies (MCs) and club DJs have been hit hard by the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown as the showbiz and entertainment sectors have been closed since March. Government banned all gatherings in line with the Covid-19 regulations which promote social distancing, wearing of masks and frequent washing of hands, among others. Club…
Maxwell Sibanda and Vasco Chaya ZIMBABWEANS from all walks of life yesterday celebrated the life of the late Mbira Queen Chiwoniso Maraire who died in 2013. Others took to social media where they recounted the moments they shared with the legendary mbira player and hugely gifted singer. The United States of America Embassy in…
CONTEMPORARY Jiti musician Baba Harare, seems to have succumbed to pressure to cut on sexually suggestive images on his videos and lyrics if his latest releases are anything to go by. While his Jiti videos which are usually dominated by waist wriggling women have usually left tongues wagging, his latest productions, Ndipe Kaviri and…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw CULTURE Fund of Zimbabwe Trust (Culture Fund) in partnership with the European Union Zimbabwe have issued a US$118 000 grant to support the country’s creative sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The grant is meant to promote new and innovative projects from artists, cultural practitioners, institutions and private operators involved…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw STEAMY photos of musician Sandra Ndebele have gone viral and are creating a buzz among social media users, the Daily News reports. Sandra is trending on social media since July 10 when the pictures were released thanks to the alluring effects of the photos. The pictures are virtually found in…
Jeffrey Muvundusi in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO-based brand activist and conceptual strategist Godwill Tasunga believes the Covid-19 pandemic was to some extent a blessing in disguise to the artists as it has given them an opportunity to think deep outside the box and embrace the new technology. Better known as G – Factor in the arts fraternity,…
MBIRA teacher Trust Mutekwa, pictured, has been nominated for the Global Teacher Prize Award courtesy of Varkey Foundation. Mutekwa is one of the 50 finalists vying for the prestigious gong and is now competing for a place in the Top 10. The award comes with a cool US$1 million. “In 2018 . . . Mutekwa,…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zwAWARD-winning novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga has joined musicians Edith WeUtonga, Sani Makhalima and Takura among others who have publicly condemned the recent arrest of politician Jacob Ngarivhume among several activists who have been arrested as the July 31 demonstration looms. On Monday, Dangarembga staged a one person demonstration in the capital over…
ARTISTS have challenged authorities to also consider outstanding individuals in the creative sector when renaming roads and public buildings. This comes after roads and buildings in different towns and cities have been renamed mostly after political figures. “Heroes are in every sector; be it sport, arts or business. The authorities should not just focus on…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw JAH Prayzah, who is believed to be the top earner under the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura), has raked in $83 850.40 this year. He is closely followed by an unidentified musician who was paid $79 820. 26. Zimura has, however, refused to confirm names of the top earners. Musicians…
