MIDLANDS State University hip-hop singer Tafara “Taf Guy” Mahachi has dropped new single featuring Terry Afrika. The 21-year-old rapper is popular for his singles Kangoma keRudo and Kana Uchida. Terry Afrika features on the songs Pembera and Kumusha. Mahachi enjoys singing in Shona and says the responses to his themed compositions are being well received….
RENOWNED Bulawayo-based author Bryony Rheam is elated after her successful participation at the 2020 Cairo International Book Fair. Rheam, whose debut novel, This September Sun, was first published in Zimbabwe in 2009, was a guest at the just ended fair where she led discussions about her highly regarded novel. The award-winning book was launched at…
DANCEHALL music star Winky D says he is still to receive the $10 000 prize money for clinching the Song of the Year award at the Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA). The awards ceremony was held on January 25 and saw Winky D’s duet with Gemma Griffiths, MuGarden being voted Song of the Year. But ZIMA spokesperson Benjamin…
CITY of Kings is happy at the nomination of gifted young Bulawayo artists in the 19th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards, announced by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe this week. The awards take place on 29 February 2020 in the capital, Harare. Under Theatre, the play ‘Imbokodo’ by Norbert Makoche, which was…
AS parts of its critical element of organisational advocacy strategy, Nhimbe Trust would like to increase artists’ knowledge and awareness of their rights so that they are able to engage with the Bill of Rights and constitutional/legal processes. Within the confines of this awareness initiative, Nhimbe Trust has partnered Freemuse, a Denmark based organisation for…
LOVE is in the air and local artistes will be out to treat lovers at this month’s Valentine’s Day celebrations set for end of this week. Several exciting events have been lined up with Masvingo’s Charles Austin Theatre hosting popular stand-up comedian Doc Vikela who will team up with Tinaye and Kadem The Comic. The…
SHILOH Gardens in Strathaven will, in collaboration with PlanIt4U and Skaftin, on February 14 host a Cocktails and Kisses’ Intimate Evening to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The night will comprise a karaoke music competition plus sessions of music and dance for lovers. “We have also organised a special photo booth and each couple gets to have…
A RISING gospel singer believes incorporating other regional languages in his music will propel and help him break into the regional market. Ashbel “A.G” Galanti has mastered the trend, fusing Shona, English and Chewa and follows the footsteps of groups such as CCAP Voice of Mbare. Other gospel musicians such as Mathias Mhere have gone…
BULAWAYO author-cum-poet Philani Amadeus Nyoni has put Zimbabwe on the international map after he was nominated for a prestigious gong. Nyoni who is not new to international awards was yesterday nominated for the United Kingdom-run Afritondo Short Story Prize. Philani Amadeus Nyoni The Prize considers writings from across the African continent, people of African descent…
THE Two Wives of John Mambo, a new theatre production focusing on love and female rivalry will showcase at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre from February 20 to 22 and also from February 27 to 29. The production which was written by Raisedon Baya and directed by Norbert Makoche comprises cast members that include Shahmaine Mukutirwa,…
