MUSICIAN Diana Samkange, who doubles up as a traditional healer, is determined to modernise and demystify traditional healing which many people associate with grotesque and frightening images. Popularly known as Mangwenya, her totem, Samkange told the Daily News on Sunday at her Harare apartment that gone are the days when traditionalists were synonymous with dirt…
GOSPEL music power couple of Charles and Olivia Charamba last year surprised many when they left the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM) to form their own church, Rooted in Christ Ministries. The couple, undoubtedly the most successful gospel duo with several hit songs under their belts and multiple music awards, launched their service at…
THE recent assertion coming from several social and vocal quarters that Chimurenga music guru Thomas Mapfumo aka Mukanya has overstayed his welcome in Zimbabwe and that he should go back to the United States where he was in self-exile is as sick as it is absurd. [GoogleAd] Mapfumo was born in Zimbabwe and grew up…
MOTIVATIONAL author and journalist Liberty Mwariwangu is hosting a “Writerpreneurs Master Class” workshop today at Parkview Restaurant in the capital, courtesy of his School of Scribes. [GoogleAd] The workshop seeks to equip young writers with necessary skills and knowledge in the literary arts. “We are focusing on teaching writers how to monetise their works. Authors…
Social media fanatics are up in arms with songstress Vimbai Zimuto, pictured, accusing her of selling them a dummy. The singer teased people with a series of nude pictures as a promotional way towards her video Vasikana Vese which came out this week raising “hopes” that nude scenes will appear. [GoogleAd] However, the video came…
UNITED Kingdom-based gospel diva Ivy Kombo-Kasi arrived back in the country yesterday afternoon for the first time in 14 years. The Handidzokere Shure hit-maker is expected to perform today at Upper View Ministries International in Harare, a church founded by her husband, Admire Kasi. [GoogleAd] One of the church officials confirmed the development. “We are…
CHIMURENGA musician Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo is mentoring and imparting skills to young musicians through some collaborations and sharing the stage. Recently, the veteran Blacks Unlimited leader collaborated with Ammi Jamanda, pictured, on the song Ruva Rangu. The track Ruva Rangu is one of his golden oldies. [GoogleAd] Jamanda was ecstatic about the development. “It is…
CONTEMPORARY musician Jah Prayzah brought cheer to flood victims in Manicaland, delivering a truck-load of different goods donated by well-wishers. The musician led the campaign, challenging people to donate anything to assist the victims, making his Belvedere offices the collection point. [GoogleAd] The initial target was to fill a minibus but the response was overwhelming…
NATIONAL Arts Merit Awards (Namas) that were scheduled for this Saturday have been postponed to April 13 following Cyclone Idai that has hit the nation. In a statement, Arts and Recreation minister Kirsty Coventry said the decision is based on “the current national situation of the effects of the natural disaster, Cyclone Idai that have…
JOE “Local” Nyamungoma, pictured, former Suluman Chimbetu publicist, has revived his solo musical career. Nyamungoma bounced back with a studio album titled Kuseri Kwacho which is made up of seven dendera tracks: Yave, Ndarova Smart, Peter Ndlovu, Makomo, Ndafara Chose, Kudendera and Mhoroyi. [GoogleAd] The Ekhaya Direct frontman announced his arrival in music industry with…
