Maxwell Sibanda ASSISTANT EDITOR THE government of Zimbabwe has no culture and tradition of supporting its creative sector because it is African traction based; a top playwright, Cont Mhlanga has said. His sentiments add to several other arts practitioners’ voices that have also expressed deep disappointment at the State’s neglect of the arts sector which…
Blessing Masakadza LIFESTYLE WRITER masakadzab@dailynews.co.zw CELEBRATED Afro-fusion outfit Mokoomba will today represent the country in the MTN Bushfire Festival. Dubbed the #KeepTheFireBurning Digital Festival, Mokoomba will join other singers across the continent with proceeds to be directed to charity. The festival also features musicians from South Africa, Eswathini, Uganda, Kenya, Canada and the United States…
As Africa Month comes to a close, MultiChoice Zimbabwe is hosting a ‘‘watch party’’ so that Zimbabweans can enjoy a selection of the varied music of Africa in their own homes. The Celebrate Africa Watch Party will be broadcast on Facebook from 3pm to 4pm on May 30 (today), hosted on the DStvZimbabwe page by…
HIGH-RIDING singer Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah has broken silence about his comparison to dancehall music star Winky D saying the two’s music is totally different. The singer added that he cannot stop people from talking or drawing comparisons between the two music stars. This comes as the two have found themselves subject to comparison,…
HARARE – Sungura music godfather Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zakaria has implored those helping the vulnerable during this coronavirus (Covid-19)-induced lockdown to do it whole heartedly and not look for cheap publicity. While several foundations have been formed in a bid to help vulnerable people, there has been criticism that some of them end up “abusing” those…
HARARE – The 2020 High Schools Debate Challenge (HiDC) meant to be held on May 21 has moved dates to July 3 to 7 this year. The competition will this year take place online. The HiDC is a non-profit making organisation which aims at educating the youth and children on issues of child abuse and…
Blessing Masakadza LIFESTYLE WRITER masakadzab@dailnews.co.zw SONGSTRESS Ammara Brown says contrary to perception that she snubs selfies with her fans, she is fearful of what rowdy fans can do at times. Ammara, who has of late been accused by some fans of refusing them selfies, said at times she considers her safety first as she still…
Tinashe Sibanda Lifestyle Writer sibandat@dailynews.co.zw EVENT and weddings companies have been hit hard by the current coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown which has seen government banning all gatherings. Wedding Events coordinator and Expo founder Lorraine Mukandapi told the Daily News that the absence of weddings has seen a lot of people lose income. “We talk about the…
Jeffrey Muvundusi in BULAWAYO SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean model Innocencia Nyathi says she is greatly inspired to be one of the contestants to take part at the prestigious Mrs Universe Africa set for Roodepoort Theatre in September. Fourteen contestants from different African countries have confirmed participation with the winner earmarked to represent Africa on the global…
Blessing Masakadza LIFESTYLE WRITER masakadzab@dailynews.co.zw SOUTH Africa-based singer Enock ‘‘Nox’’ Guni has engaged the services of popular Master KG and Nomcebo. Nox shared a video with Master KG in studio sampling the song My Melody. “Work mode activated. We have something up our sleeve and Africa get ready. My brother Master KG and sister Nomcebo…
