Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw VETERAN Chimurenga musician Thomas ‘‘Mukanya’’ Mapfumo received a surprise US$2 200 birthday present from his fans in the United Kingdom, the Daily News reports. This comes as the United States of America-based musician turned 75 on July 3. “Mukanya is a legendary Zimbabwean artiste who has been around for a…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw THIRTY-SIX dance groups are in the running for a US$1 000 prize courtesy of the newly-launched online Dance-Off competition. The competition, which is aimed at empowering and promoting youths in the arts, is spearheaded by Mashwede Village, building on an idea by Zimdancehall chanter Enzo Ishall. Dancers’ stakeholders have…
Brighton Goko STAFF WRITER gokob@dailynews.co.zw EAT n Lick, one of Zimbabwe’s fastest growing fast food retail outlets, has rebranded in line with international trends as part of measures to increase its market share in the sector. The latest development comes at a time the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) has dealt a big blow to the restaurant…
CHEGUTU-BASED sungura musician Apiton Wezulu, pictured, has released his debut studio album entitled Kure Kwegava. The album comprises six songs and these are Kurambana, Monalisa, title track Kure Kwegava, Rihana, Mudzimai and VaPhiri. “I have invested time and a few resources such as money to come up with the project. “I have confidence in it….
WITH beer halls and bars officially closed because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) national lockdown, shebeens have taken over and like a bush fire, are spreading to the affluent suburbs of Bulawayo. Shebeens, which were usually concentrated in the city’s old suburbs of Mzilikazi, Matshobana and Makokoba among others have since the lockdown now mushroomed in…
NICKNAMED ‘‘Jukebox’’ because of her ability to sing almost any song at the click of a finger, Laura Ngwenya is an upcoming young actress emerging in Bulawayo. Qualified in automobile electronics from Bulawayo Polytechnic, Laura has decided to pursue her love of music, singing with various groups in the City of Kings since 2013. She…
COMEDIENNE and singer Felistas Maruta aka Mai Titi says she was used and dumped in the United Kingdom (UK) by ex-boyfriend Blessed Zingwe aka Zizoe who she had helped secure a travelling visa. Mai Titi, who recently celebrated her 34th birthday, said she has since forgiven Zizoe, 25, who had been issued a UK visa…
WITH beer halls and bars officially closed because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) national lockdown, shebeens have taken over and like a bush fire, are spreading to the affluent suburbs of Bulawayo. Shebeens, which were usually concentrated in the city’s old suburbs of Mzilikazi, Matshobana and Makokoba among others have since the lockdown now mushroomed in…
Sindiso Mhlophe SENIOR STAFF WRITER mhlophes@dailynews.co.zw THE National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) yesterday launched an exhibition titled Aftershock: Life After Cyclone Idai which chronicles the impact of the disaster and the road to recovery for affected communities. The exhibition, co-curated by NGZ acting executive director Raphael Chikukwa and artist Jekesai Njikizana is a congregation of…
DESPITE problems associated with coronavirus (Covid-19) and the lockdown measures, the period has afforded artists space to plan on new projects. Chitungwiza-based musician Shepherd Mapondo who also doubles up as manager for sungura outfit Zim Select, a group domiciled in the populous dormitory town, believes the lockdown has been a blessing in disguise. Put in…
