© YOUNG theatre practitioners from Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa on Saturday took part in performances meant to remember the late Stephen Chifunyise. [GoogleAd] The performances also coincided with the launch of Southern African Festival for Children and Young People (SAFE), an initiative Chifunyise wanted realised. Speaking to the Daily News after the launch, Children’s…
© THE late script writer, story teller and educationist Stephen Chifunyise’s vision was to develop young people who he believed were the future of the country. [GoogleAd] Chifunyise died last week on Monday aged 70 and was buried in Harare on Friday. A fellow artist and director of Zimbabwe Human Rights (ZimRights) Okay Machisa said…
© MORE than 100 artists are expected to take part in the Verandah Gallery’s Art in Spring 28th annual fundraising exhibition to be held in Emerald Hill, Harare on September 8. At least 25 percent commission of all sales will go towards charity. [GoogleAd] The showcase will be held between 10am and 4pm. “I have…
© BULAWAYO-based dance group Ezimnyama were crowned 2019 Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival champions, outsmarting nine other groups from other provinces. They walked away with a trophy and $15 000. [GoogleAd] The finals were held at Rimuka Stadium in Kadoma on Saturday drawing thousands of people and Chibuku drinkers had a nice treat as they…
© JITI musician Baba Harare has been identified as the poten- tial husband for “unlucky in love” Olinda Chapel. Olinda’s latest marriage to musician Tytan has collapsed giving rise to a po- tential legal battle after issues of abuse emerged. She on the other hand alleges Tytan only wanted papers to stay in the United…
© MADIRIRANO Festival has been indefinitely put on hold following violent scenes pre- cipitated by unruly bouncers at this year’s edition held at Takashinga Cricket Sports Club in Highfield on Sunday. Simba “Bodyslam” Chakare who is behind the event has since approached the police to make a report on the bouncers who terrorised people at…
© VIOLENCE marred the oversubscribed Soul Jah Love album launch for the record Zviri Pandiri Zvihombe on Friday at the Harare Gardens. A number of musicians had missiles hurled at them by an impatient crowd with most of the rowdy youths said to be high on drugs. Various wares including sound mixers were stolen in…
© MUSICIAN Andy Muridzo is a full package and his life resembles a drama series with ups and downs, from his music career to his personal life. [GoogleAd] Desertions have been a part of his personal life and have been inherent in his musical journey. Talk of his career heading for a decline was rife…
© Pokello Like it or hate it but socialite and businesswoman Pokello Nare is one woman with a good sense of dressing which sees her being admired for her style by many. The moniker Queen of Swagger rightly suits her. [GoogleAd] She probably knows it and does not hide it as witnessed by pictures she…
© THIS week we bring the last instalment in our Music Censorship in Zimbabwe series. This instalment brings you testimonies prepared and presented by Nyasha Nyakunu in connection with a seminar on Music Censorship in Zimbabwe held April 28, 2005 at then Mannenberg Jazz Club, Harare. [GoogleAd] A number of academics have postulated the significance…
