LOCAL comedians have joined hands in canvassing support for the victims of Cyclone Idai which has killed close to 100 people and destroyed infrastructure and homes in Chimanimani, Chipinge and some parts of Masvingo. The comedians will next Friday collaborate for a joint show dubbed Cyclone Idai Fundraising Comedy Show to be held at Rainbow…
GOSPEL musician Gift Mahlupeka, who hails from Chimanimani, has released a song Cyclone Idai that seeks to give hope and comfort to victims of the tropical cyclone which left a trail of destruction in Chimanimani and Chipinge districts. Mahlupeka penned the song after he lost close relatives in the national disaster. “I lost a number…
FIREBRAND reggae musician and former Transit Crew lead vocalist Emmanuel ‘‘Mannex’’ Motsi, and his Zimreggaestra Band are back at Southerton’s Truck Inn in the capital tomorrow where they will serenade revellers. The reggae musician performed at the same venue two years ago, occupying the Friday slot. Mannex is not new in reggae music circles and…
A VIDEO of the late music superstar and national hero Oliver Mtukudzi promoting the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) scheduled for March 29 has appeared online, stirring people’s emotions. [GoogleAd] Posted on the official Tuku Music social media pages, the video seems to expose cracks in the late musician’s family as it is promoting…
Gospel musician Mathias Mhere says the shrinking of venues for gospel shows has resulted in many singers opting to perform in churches. [GoogleAd] A number of gospel singers have been performing in churches led by the current crop of sly-styled prophets and pastors. Harare Gardens used to be a gospel music friendly venue, which is no…
The National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) has lined up an exciting exhibition titled “Redesigning a Woman’s Space” as part of International Women’s Day commemorations. [GoogleAd] Running under the theme “Balance for Better”, the exhibition — which seeks to examine the gender factor in society — will open on April 4 in Harare. The International Women’s Day…
After spending a number of years operating behind the scenes, music promoter and corporate lawyer Panganayi Hare has finally come out of his cocoon with a sungura album titled Mbuva Yehwiza. [GoogleAd] With his stage name Mukoma Panga, Hare’s project is made up of six tracks: Panganayi, featuring Ethel Musunza, Zvibatwa, Mariah featuring Somandla Ndebele, Jojo…
Controversial songstress Vimbai Zimuto continues on her nude pictures posting spree with a cheeky picture promoting her yesterday’s radio and social media interviews. [GoogleAd] The beach picture left little to imagination, attracting hundreds of comments within an hour with many lashing at her. “Add a caption of your own … Catch me at Bustop TV today…
A VIDEO of a schoolgirl dancing to the controversial song Magate while a boy does the chanting has drawn the ire of people online. Apart from the dilapidated conditions of the learning environment, people are also angry over the person doing the recording. [GoogleAd] The pupil is filmed twerking as the boy chants while other…
TOP gospel musicians have lined up a concert to help the victims of Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani and Chipinge districts of Manicaland. The event is pencilled for Sunday in Harare at a venue to be announced with all the proceeds going to the victims. Janet Manyowa, one of the organisers, said the event is meant…
