MBIRA singer Hope Masike is delighted that her first book Ask Me Again is now available on Amazon. The book is a collection of 36 poems. Masike said: “Get snuggled into it and discover a world of words, womanhood and my lovely home, Zimbabwe. Other alternative ways of purchasing it; you can purchase the PDF…
AWARD-winning film Cook Off is set to be the first Zimbabwean film to be screened on internationally-acclaimed movie site Netflix. Netflix is an American trend setting Internet entertainment platform with over 150 million paid members and screens movies and television shows from across the world. Written by Tomas Brickhill and directed by Joe Njagu, Cook Off centres around a…
Tinashe Sibanda Lifestyle Writer sibandat@dailynews.co.zw A United States-based fashion designer Ananya Kouds, 20, aka Ananya says there are many factors that contribute to the inspiration of her music. On what inspires her musical style, Ananya said: “Many factors contribute to the inspiration of my music; it is usually life’s experiences and interactions and being reminded…
HIP-HOP musician Tafara “Taf Guy” Mahachi, pictured, has expressed disappointment over the on-going coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown which he says has grounded his plans. Through the song Ronda, the singer expresses deep hurt at the current lockdown saying he feels the loss and truly believes that a lot of other artistes are equally affected too. In…
Chasing the Wind By Phillip Chidavaenzi, Harare, Royalty Books, 2019. ISBN: 978-0-7974-7594—6 (Paperback) 231 pages EDMORE ZVINONZWA – PHILLIP Chidavaenzi’s rendition, Chasing the Wind — whichever angle you view it from — marks a phenomenal graduation from his past texts in a number of ways. The currency that characterises the narrative makes it all the…
©️ DANCEHALL music star Winky D charmed many on Wednesday night during the online Gara Mumba Iwe Concert when he jumped on stage clad in an outfit out of the trending television series, Money Heist. The series traces two carefully-prepared heists led by the Professor (Álvaro Morte) ― the first on the Royal Mint of…
Blessing Masakadza LIFESTYLE WRITER masakadzab@dailynews.co.zwSEVERAL local celebrities have assisted vulnerable members of society who have been hit hard by coronavirus, (Covid-19) which has claimed the lives of over 270 000 and infected close to 4 million worldwide. Last week youthful dancehall singer Killer T donated food hampers to about 100 elderly people in the Harare…
Tinashe Sibanda Lifestyle Writer sibandat@dailynews.co.zw SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean gospel music artiste and minister Clifford “Cliff M” Mugarisi, 30, has captured the imagination of fans across the continent, thanks to his unique work. Cliff M, who hails from Zvishavane, infuses elements from genres such as rock, worship, electro, house, Afro-Beat and rhumba into his music which…
Tinashe Sibanda Lifestyle Writer sibandat@dailynews.co.zw VICTORIA Falls-based Simunye Arts Ensemble, which represented Zimbabwe at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela (Fair) in India last year, has released a coronavirus (Covid-19) awareness song called Musha Waparara. The song, penned and composed by Misheck Muponda, founder and director of the acclaimed dance and music group, implores Zimbabweans to…
Blessing Masakadza LIFESTYLE WRITER masakadzab@dailynews.co.zw DENDERA musician Tryson Chimbetu, pictured, says his forthcoming album will feature duets with artistes from Angola and Namibia. Tryson, who added new dimensions to dendera music on his last album titled Kana Mazogara by engaging producers such as Oskid, is determined to add an international flavour to his music. “I…
