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Tinashe Sibanda LIFESTYLE WRITER sibandat@dailynews.co.zw THE global coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic lockdowns have forced multi-genre MC Swithun Tinaapi Mapiye to defer some of his international projects. The musical genius was meant to commence tours in various cities across South Africa before eventually heading to overseas countries that include Trinidad, Jamaica, the United Kingdom and the United…

THE Iconic Festival organisers have introduced online shows, hip-hop cyphers and live freestyle sessions during the lockdown period. The Iconic Festival, in partnership with Jibilika Arts, was formed in April with a successful debut event that took place in Harare. In an interview with the Daily News, Iconic Festival director Chap Moreno said: “In terms…

A NEW live music streaming platform called BeApp has teamed up with Coca-Cola to launch Coke Studio Sessions, an exclusive collaboration featuring a diverse line-up of musical performances for fans to enjoy over 60 consecutive days. Live performances from more than 100 artistes across the globe, including Katy Perry, Anitta, DJ Khaled, Bebe Rexha, Miguel,…

Musicians, among them Jah Prayzah, Suluman Chimbetu and Alick Macheso who were used to playing with the backing of a full band were challenged to showcase their solo skills; and they didn’t disappoint at the time. And this year, “thanks” to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, these musicians were forced to isolate and perform solo acts…

HARARE-BASED craft maker Rumbidzai Lona Mandizha, 40, believes more could be done to promote handcrafts. Based in Tynwald North suburb in Harare, Mandizha grew up loving the art of handcraft and she has managed to nurture it to be her artistic profession and inspiration. “I grew up with love for handmade craftwork since my early…

WHILE the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis has created an unprecedented burden on the travel and tourism sector, all action to restore open trading conditions should be taken as soon as it is feasible to do so, whether in stages or in whole, a hospitality executive has said. Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ) president Winnie Muchanyuka…

CRESTA Hotels will reopen two of its five Zimbabwean properties on Monday, all five having been closed since the start of the national lockdown. Cresta Hotels’ group managing director in Zimbabwe Chipo Mandela said the two hotels resuming operations will be Cresta Oasis Hotel and Apartments in Harare and Cresta Churchill Hotel in Bulawayo. “The…

DENDERA music star Suluman Chimbetu yesterday donated an assortment of goods to orphans on behalf of Hope of Life Zimbabwe which are meant to alleviate the effects of coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown. As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc on poor communities, the Harare-based social organisation brought smiles to orphans in Glen Norah A Extension where it…

Tinashe Sibanda Lifestyle Writer sibandat@dailynews.co.zw SOUTH African gospel singer Sipho Makhabane will on Sunday feature as guest of honour during a gospel music online programme aimed at keeping the genre alive in this lockdown period. The programme will consist of live interviews with musicians sharing their gospel music industry experiences. Makhabane will be accompanied by…

Tinashe Sibanda Lifestyle Writer sibandat@dailynews.co.zw ©️ IN an exciting development, local hip-hop singer Edmore “Eddy G” Godo, 31, has signed under the management of Australia-based Afrimarque Music Group. His first ever professional release was the track Usatye which he recorded at Tony Fresh’s Kunta Records in Chitungwiza featuring the Ward 24 duo despite having to…