Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER HARARE’S Theatre in the Park will burst into life on December 13 and 14 with a captivating new production, “Zimbabwe Circus Show.” The brainchild of internationally acclaimed acrobat Isheanesu Hodzi, the production is billed as a celebration of Zimbabwe’s vibrant arts scene and a showcase of exceptional home-grown talent. “We…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER GLOBETROTTING musical outfit Mokoomba are set to host their end-of-year concert on Friday at The Grub Restaurant and Pub in Eastlea, Harare. The band has just concluded an extensive European tour, which drew strong crowds and widespread acclaim. “We are bringing our energy to our local fans with a show…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER BARELY a fortnight after Jah Prayzah fans filled the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) to capacity, gospel music devotees proved they can draw comparable numbers, turning out in their thousands for this year’s edition of the Grateful Experience at the weekend. Although the 4 500-seater venue did not reach full…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER FOLLOWING the success of “A Night with Feli Nandi Volume 7” in August at 7 Arts Theatre, afro-soul singer Feli Nandi is set to stage the next edition of her show at a bigger venue — Andy Millar Hall, Harare Showgrounds — on December 19. The performance comes a day…
LIFESTYLE EDITOR AT LEAST 500 vulnerable residents are expected to benefit from this year’s Chitungwiza Mayor’s Cheer Fund — scheduled for December 19 — after the initiative received a timely boost at the weekend. Speaking at Miracle Paul’s New Revelation Ministries in Chitungwiza on Sunday, the town’s Mayor, Rosaria Mangoma, said the Cheer Fund —…
LOCAL poet and aspiring actress Moreblessing Munemo is using the power of her own voice to shine a light on the deep-rooted crisis of gender-based violence in Zimbabwe. Her latest poem, drawn from painful lived experience, speaks to countless women who have endured similar suffering — and calls on them to find the courage to…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER FOLLOWING a successful run on home soil, HKD boss — Freeman — is looking to extend the HKD Festival to South Africa (SA). Since its inception, the festival has consistently drawn large crowds, serving as a springboard for the launch of Freeman’s albums, including Me vs Me and, most recently, The Notebook….
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS A FINE line up of musicians is set to entertain fans at Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton in celebration of the legacy of national hero and superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi tonight. Tuku launched his debut album in 1975 and died in 2019. The gig, running under…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER AWARD-WINNING Zimdancehall artiste Killer T is set to launch his latest album, Ndiri Nhererera, in Harare on Christmas Day, following its successful debut in the United Kingdom last month. The launch will take place at Jongwe Corner, with the musician expressing gratitude to his supporters for their continued backing. “Because…
SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER TOMBSTONE unveiling for the late John Chibadura has been scheduled for this Friday, coinciding with the album launch of his youngest son — John — at the Tanza Centre in Chitungwiza. Chibadura, one of the finest sungura and reggae musicians of his generation and affectionately known as “Mr Chitungwiza”, died in 1999….
