SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER A PROMINENT Nigerian contemporary worship singer-Kaestrings- will headline a free gospel concert to be held on February 21 in the Harare Showgrounds. The free show is being organised by local gospel music promoter, Events by GEC to mark their 2026 2026 season. “We kick off 2026 with Kaestrings from Nigeria. “He is…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITER HIP-HOP artist Desmond “Stunner” Chideme’s partner, Olinda Chapel has issued an apology over offensive language she directed at the musician’s ex-spouse Dyonne Tafirenyika. In the lengthy apology she posted on her Facebook page, Olinda also apologised to Dyonne’s sister Kelsea and acknowledged that she had used inappropriate language, including swearing and name-calling in…
Senior Lifestyle Witer THERE is a proverb that says, “A river that forgets its source will dry up.” For Atenda Chinx — daughter to the late Dickson ‘Cde Chinx’ Chingaira — remembering the source is not a choice — it is her identity. With 2026 just begun, Zimbabwean music lovers find themselves asking one question…
Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AS 2026 kicked off on January 1, Harare was wrapped in a spirit of praise, song and expectation as thousands of worshippers gathered for the Anot 2026 gospel concert hosted by celebrated artist Janet Manyowa. From as early as 4pm, the Harare International Conference Centre steadily filled with voices, smiles…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER MUSIC stars Jah Prayzah and Winky D ushered music fans into the New Year with scintillating performances during a well-attended annual shutdown gig held at the Glamis Arena on the night of December 31. Dubbed ‘One Big Party concert,’ the highly anticipated gig that generated significant hype in the build-up,…
Ashley Moyo and Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERS AS THE curtain rises on a new year, Zimbabwe’s creative community is setting its sights on fresh milestones, renewed ambition and wider audiences. From chart-topping musicians and veteran performers to comedians, poets and promoters, local artistes are outlining resolutions that speak to growth, collaboration and a deeper…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER DANCEHALL heavyweight Winky D and evergreen Jah Prayzah are set to usher music enthusiasts into 2026 in style courtesy of One Big Party concert scheduled for Glamis Arena in the capital tomorrow. The event, organised by Chipaz Promotions, will also feature a number of local artistes in the form of…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER TOP Zimdancehall artiste Killer T is set to take his newly-released album Ndiri Nherera on tour following a successful launch on Christmas Day at Jongwe Corner in Harare. The album will be promoted through performances at venues across the country before the artiste embarks on an international tour. “We are…
ANESU MIRISAWU AND ASHLEY MOYO Senior Lifestyle Writers AS 2025 draws to a close, it will be remembered as a turning point for the music industry a year in which fresh sounds broke boundaries and long-overlooked talent finally stepped into the spotlight. It was, above all, a season of discovery. At the centre of this…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MUTARE-BASED disc jockey DJ Loz clinched the top prize at this year’s Carling Black Label DJ Clash, held over the weekend at The Legends Village in Mufakose, Harare. His victory came with a combined prize of US$3 500 — US$3 000 for first place and US$500 for creativity. “I am…
