Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS HUNDREDS of mourners gathered in the rolling hills of Chiweshe on Sunday to bid farewell to veteran musician Nicholas “Senior Lecturer” Zakaria, who was laid to rest at his rural home. Zakaria, a revered figure in Zimbabwean music, died on Thursday at the age of 69 after…
ANESU MIRISAWU AND ASHLEY MOYO Senior Lifestyle Witers “A JOURNEY of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” goes an ancient and popular Chinese proverb. For top model Yollanda Chimbarami, however, her crowning as Miss International 1st Runner-Up at the recently concluded Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, was far more than a single…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER DANCEHALL heavyweight Winky D continues to strengthen his influence across the region after winning the Best Male Regional Music Artist award at the Ngoma Awards Zambia. Hosted by the National Arts Council of Zambia, the ceremony—held on Thursday at Ciela Resort & Spa, Bonanza Estate in Lusaka—celebrates outstanding achievements in…
Ashley Moyo and Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS THE LOCAL music industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of veteran sungura musician Nicholas “Senior Lecturer” Zakaria, who died yesterday at Chitungwiza Central Hospital due to complications related to diabetes. He was 69. One of his musical protégés, Alick Macheso, described the Khiama Boys…
GLOBETROTTING musical outfit Mokooba is set to host its end-of-year concert tonight at The Grub Restaurant and Pub in Eastlea, in the capital. Mokoomba has just wrapped up an epic European tour, where they left fans mesmerised. This year, the group has staged numerous concerts in Mutare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls and Harare. Mokoomba burst onto…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER RISING Afro-fusion songbird Rutendo Jackie collaborated with pupils from Hillcrest Preparatory School on the nostalgic hymn titled ‘Mwari Muri Zuva Redu.’ Produced by the multi-talented instrumentalist-cum-singer Cornelius Muponda, popularly known as 3DKeys, the hymn will be part of Jackie’s upcoming album titled Zindoga a project the singer says will be…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso who was nurtured by departed sungura legend Nicholas “Senior Lecturer” Zakaria has cancelled his weekend gigs in his honour. He was billed to perform at Phil-Jen Country Lodges in Chivhu together with his two sons— Esau and Tatenda. “We have decided to cancel…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MUSIC star Killer T says her soon-to-be-launched album reflects his life’s journey, which resonates with many people across the social divide. Titled ‘Ndiri Nherera,’ the 13-track album will be launched on Christmas Day at Jongwe Corner in Harare. “The album reflects my life as well as what many people are…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER TOP disc jockeys are set to compete for the Carling Black Label DJ Clash grand prize at the national finals scheduled for December 20 at Legends Village in Mufakose, Harare. The regional rounds began in Masvingo last month before moving to Bindura, Gweru and Bulawayo, among other centres. The competition…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER PERSISTENT bad weather in Harare has forced organisers of the “One Big Party” concert — featuring heavyweights Winky D and Jah Prayzah — to change the venue. Originally scheduled for December 31 at Harare’s Hockey Stadium, the event will now take place at Glamis Arena. “As we strive to give…
