POPULAR gospel musician Togarepi Chivaviro has become a target of social media mischief with faceless characters peddling claims of sexual misconduct against him. He had to address the issue on a public platform, Facebook where it all begun with a post being made that he had been caught intimate with a congregant. Writing on his…
NAUGHTY By Nature Theatre Productions run by Eveline Girls High School teacher Thabani Hillary Moyo has once again come up with a thought-provoking play which tackles the plight of teachers in this difficult economic environment. The new production, a Ndebele play entitled Mbalisi balis’ ungabalisi loosely translated ‘‘Teacher teach, don’t complain’’ was directed by Moyo….
RENOWNED actor and author Charles Muzemba will translate his popular Shona novels to English for sale on online platforms. Muzemba who is also a filmmaker said he is also having the books adapted into film in line with international trends where films such as Game of Thrones and Fifty Shades of Grey emanate from books….
TALENTED Mc Swithun Tinaapi Mapiye, 29, better known as Mc Prophet Worldwide has set his eyes on the international scene through launching his brand called Worldwide Entertainment. To mark this launch he will be touring various cities in South Africa before eventually visiting other countries overseas. “I am in the process of making a deal…
JIBILIKA will from this year afford rap battles their own platform dubbed “2020 Come Back Rap Battle” to be launched at the Jibilika Studio at Batanai Gardens on February 22. Traditionally, Jibilika used to host Rap Battles as a small segment of the monthly Hip-hop Cyphers. Jibilika operations and community manager Mukudzei Nyamhamba said they…
WHILE a lot has been written about award-winning afro jazz musician Jeys, little or nothing has been mentioned about his philanthropic side. In 2017 the Filabusi born towering artist opened a recording studio housed at his home in the heart of sprawling Nkulumane high density suburb that has been a hub for musicians in the…
BUDDING musician Mathew Ngwenya gave Nkulumane 12 residents a teaser of what to expect from him after he threw a free show over the weekend. Known in the area as a local boy, Ngwenya who goes by the stage name Stshela surprised many when he showcased his talent at Colland Shopping Centre before an excited…
THE music industry was on Saturday robbed of a young and promising Afro-jazz star Prince Musarurwa who succumbed to lung cancer at Chinhoyi Hospital. Fondly known as Prince K, Musarurwa, 31, rose to prominence with the hit song Runonzi Rudo, a duet with Pah Chihera. His death has sent a wave of sadness in the…
ZIMBABWE A-list entertainers are now charging for their shows in the elusive United States dollar, putting a strain on promoters and of course revellers. Passing the costs to merrymakers, artists, be they musicians, DJs or dancers, now prefer hard currency because they also have to dig deep into their pockets to pay for venues, PA…
AFRO-DANCE musical group Celebrate Africa has released a single titled Home off their forthcoming EP album due for release next month. The group, which comprises artists from different parts of the world, is led by Tommy and Daniel who are sons of Celebration Church founders Tom and Bonnie Deuschle. In an interview with the Daily…
