Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw ZORA musician Leonard Zhakata has released a new single off his forthcoming studio album as a way to celebrate his 52nd birthday. Zhakata was born on June 25, 1968. “To share the birthday joy with our fans, we have a new single called Musandityira (I Am a Fighter),” he…
TALENTED singer Tocky Vibes says he strives to balance the interests of his diverse listenership as amplified on his latest album Dhongi Newaya. The title of the 20-track album, according to the singer, means precision, hence the message contained is suited to situations people face on a daily basis. He says the album brings hope…
VETERAN filmmaker and actress Marian Kunonga is starring in a new movie expected to hit the screen anytime this year. The movie is called Shaina and it revolves around hope, determination and resilience. “This film gives you drama and brings you suspense. Shaina tells the story of a group of Zimbabwean friends facing life-threatening obstacles….
Jeffrey Muvundusi in BULAWAYO MULTI-TALENTED traditional and contemporary musician Japhet Mlauzi aka Hwabaraty, will release a collaborative music single titled Bavuma. The Mqakezeleni hit maker better known as Dark Chocolate said he has set the date for the official release of the track alongside with its video on July 3. Hwabaraty’s manager Ndabezinhle Ncube aka…
DREAMSTAR Zimbabwe, an annual talent search show is conducting virtual auditions which will end on June 27. Dreamstar Zimbabwe head of marketing Panashe Nyakawa said as an organisation, they are happy with the response they got so far, considering that this year is a different one. “Every sector was affected by the coronavirus-induced national lockdown….
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw ©️ ZIMDANCEHALL chanter Seh Calaz was on Tuesday this week appointed brand ambassador of Stop Tuberculosis (TB) Partnership Zimbabwe. For his new role, the Mabhanditi leader, as Seh Calaz is affectionately known in the music circles, will spearhead campaigns aimed at alleviating TB infections in the country. “I am humbled…
Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw DANCERS Association of Zimbabwe (Daz) is appealing to well-wishers to come to the rescue of dancers who are reportedly “starving in their homes” owing to coronavirus (Covid-19)-induced inactivity. Daz president Hapaguti “Harpers” Mapimhidze told the Daily News yesterday that dancers have been the hardest hit among artists as the national…
Jeffrey Muvundusi in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO-BASED health practitioner Kenneth James Du Plooy has successfully launched his second motivational book titled Electrifying Your Passion. Kenneth Du Plooy is an author and an emergency healthcare practitioner who has for over 17 years been actively involved with serving the community in which he is based. Having previously published his…
ZAMBIA-BASED gospel musician Callista Gombera-Shumba has dropped a new music video titled Grace. The video was shot in Zambia by Co-Pilot Media House and touches on God’s grace in the singer’s life. “The song’s video was inspired by what God has done in my life. I have seen His grace,” the 27-year-old singer said. She…
JAH Prayzah has clocked 100 million hits on the online video-sharing platform, YouTube, thanks to the popularity of his 109 music videos. Speaking through his manager, Keen Mushapaidze, Jah Prayzah, whose real name is Mukudzei Mukombe, described the development as a milestone for the band. “It’s a milestone and a big one for us. Considering…
