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Tinashe Sibanda LIFESTYLE WRITER sibandat@dailynews.co.zw UNITED KINGDOM-based Robert Maweni recently officially launched a new mobile game called Afro Eights, available for free on Android and iOS. Maweni, who is an ear, nose and throat surgeon (otolaryngologist) based in the Oxford Deanery for Surgery, is part of a Zimbabwean team that developed this first commercially available…

Jeffrey Muvundusi in BULAWAYO VETERAN disco musician Khulekani Bethule, aka Khuxxman, has posted a single track featuring multi-award-winning dance group Iyasa. The track, titled Jelemana, is now available online. The new song comes less than two months after Khuxxman’s sabbatical when he released an eight-track album titled Makhushukhushu. “The new track is a purely Zimbabwean…

Tinashe Sibanda LIFESTYLE WRITER sibandat@dailynews.co.zw AFTER a hard hit from the effects of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Learning Factory in Harare is currently developing content to commence their artistic classes virtually later this month. This move comes after the on-going lockdown had greatly affected their physical operations to an extent where they had to…

ZIMBABWE-BORN Australian singer Takudzwa Victoria Rosa, popularly known as Tkay Maidza, is currently making waves following the release of her recent track titled Shook. On May 29, popular British media outlet The Guardian reviewed Maidza’s Shook alongside United States musician Katy Perry’s Daisies and Slothai’s Enemy among others on their Tracks of the Week Reviewed…

Vasco Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw AFRO-FUSION musician Philani “Phitso” Mhlanga will launch a new single Manyanya on SABC Livhu radio on Sunday. Mhlanga said the move is meant to market his music in the neighbouring country of South Africa. “I believe Zimbabwe is awash with talent but what is lacking is the exposure. If we…

SOUTH Africa-based RnB sensation Portia ‘‘Tia’’ Njazi has exciting news for her loyal fans as she has just completed recording her fourth album. Tia became a household name in 2003, thanks to the popularity of the hit song Boy You Got To Know — a single that sold over 50 000 copies within the first…

VICTORIA Falls-based traditional dance outfit Simunye Arts Ensemble will from this year integrate the disabled in the group. Simunye Arts Ensemble is popular across the world for its enthralling traditional Mbende, Jerusarema, Muchongoyo and Gule waMkulu choreographed dance moves. They are also masters of traditional music that includes the mbira, hosho and African drums which…

UNITED States of America-based musician Lovemore “Majaivana” Tshuma has recounted some of his sad tales including how his music was not appreciated in the country but was embraced elsewhere. Known for shying away from the media and preferring to lead a quiet life since he left the country almost two decades ago, Majaivana shared his…

NEW York-based songstress and fashion designer Ananya Kouds is happy with the response her music is getting locally as it currently tops the local radio charts. Her new single Marble Eyes was this week in top position on the Power FM and Zi FM radio charts. “The support is encouraging and I’m really grateful that…

MAXWELL SIBANDA ALICK Macheso, band leader of Orchestra Mberikwazvo turned 52 on Wednesday and what a milestone for the sungura bassist and singer. Having dropped out of secondary school owing to lack of funds Macheso moved to Harare in 1982, searching for employment. The search for work was frustrating for him and the sungura ace…