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…
Controversial and Netherlands-based singer Vimbai Zimuto, who has been on a nude pictures posting spree is expected to showcase her act at Theatre in the Park on Friday. [GoogleAd] Vimbai is part of entertainers that will be supporting singer Dereck Mpofu who will be launching his fourth album. Talented Pah Chihera, comedienne Mai Titi, rapper Mzimba…
A budding musician and fashion designer is determined to make a name for herself in the arts industry. Tapiwa Jeannie, 19, is currently working on her debut album Afro Punk, which she said will be out this month. [GoogleAd] While working on her album she will also be fulfilling her passion in fashion, which has seen her…
Ever wondered who the wonder boy who appears riding on a big tractor tyre in the popular video for the hit Kanjiva? It’s 20-year-old Kupakwashe Dzeka. Unfortunately, for the street entertainer, people are not paying him enough for his self-acquired kills as he was paid only $2 for appearing in that music video. [GoogleAd] “No one…
Gospel music sensation Janet Manyowa, pictured, believes her accounting background has played a pivotal role in shaping her flourishing music career. Manyowa’s debut album King of Glory earned her at least 10 gongs from more than 25 nominations. [GoogleAd] Her second album Grateful, released last year, appears poised to land her up to three gongs at…
South Africa-based musician Peter Chizeya released his debut sungura album Bindu Rerudo last week. The eight-track project was recorded at Heart Beat Studios and is being marketed and distributed by Diamond Studios. [GoogleAd] Songs making the album are: Tinongotenda, Chengeta Moyo, Samasimba, Ndima Yehupenyu, Svitsa, Misodzi, Pindai Murudo and Rudo Ndirwo Rukuru. Born in Rusape, Chizeya…
Beatrice based sungura musician Simon Mutambi is delighted after sungura maestro Alick Macheso offered to record his forthcoming album Hazvipere Mushe for free. [GoogleAd] The Cobra Kings frontman said he will have the sungura giant feature on one of the songs off the seven-track album. Macheso has helped and continues to help several upcoming musicians find…
Harare City Council is looking into establishing a community radiostation to cater for ratepayers. According to information and publicity committee minutes, town clerk Hosiah Chisango has been tasked with the project. [GoogleAd] “The committee suggested the establishment of a City of Harare community radio station to enable the city to communicate its messages more effectively. It…
Internationally-renowned stone sculptor Dominic Benhura says at 51 he has to show the world of art how refined he has become, hence his solo exhibition which opens today at Amanzi Restaurant in Chisipte, Harare. He told the Daily News yesterday he will be showcasing more than 40 pieces with varying themes from animals, birds to human…
Decorated Chimurenga musician Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo ,73, says he had to delay his return to Oregon in the United States of America where he has lived for close to 15 years in order to pay the band he had contracted. Mukanya said after the music promoter of the Peace Tour duped him in December last year,…
