POPULAR socialite and businessman Genius ‘‘Ginimbi’’ Kadungure has spoken out against violence towards women. He has urged women to speak out against violence and not to stay in an abusive relationship. [GoogleAd] “Women please don’t get caught in a trap of catering to a man who abuse you. Speak Out! #StopViolenceAgainstWomen,” he wrote on Twitter….
HARARE – Legendary musician Thomas Mapfumo has blasted Zanu PF for allegedly fuelling music piracy in the country. Mapfumo, popularly known as Mukanya, his totem, told the Daily News this week that bigwigs in the ruling party are the beneficiaries of piracy. [GoogleAd] “I have carried a research on the causes of music piracy in our industry…
Popular musician Tocky Vibes’ latest video has got people talking. Titled Zviwanikwa, it is a song about workplace romance and the posture of the model in the video has caused a stir on social media. [GoogleAd] Tocky is famed for “decent” videos and the latest production is a break away from the usual norm that people…
Female dancehall singer Lipsy, pictured, is back in the limelight as she features on a gospel-themed song Ndingatyei by Tasha Kays which is accompanied by an all-female video. [GoogleAd] Born Tendazvaitwa Chitimbe, although the highly-gifted singer has battled chronic illness over the years, she has managed to keep afloat. “This is the beginning of the year…
National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) has launched the People’s Choice for the 18th National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) voting platform, hence giving hope to artists like Winky D and comedienne Samantha ‘‘Gonyeti’’ Kureya who had failed to get a single nomination in this year’s edition. [GoogleAd] The arts mother body announced the news on their…
Female music promoter Wanisayi “Mahwindo” Mutandwa says there is need for the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe to consider women in the business of arts promotion. [GoogleAd] She believes pitting them with male promoters in one category at the Namas is unfair and casts a shadow on the good work they would have done throughout the…
HARARE – Popular dancehall singer Ricky Fire seems to have found a resurrection formula as he is back on the limelight. The Ndiratidze Zvaunoita singer had a quiet 2018, a year which was dominated by a number of new chanters with his album failing to hold its own. [GoogleAd] ‘‘Ricky Moto’’ as the chanter is fondly known…
BULAWAYO – Bulawayo based author Marshal Chiza says his dream is to become the Bill Gates of Africa. Our lifestyle writer Vasco Chaya recently sat down with Chiza who is a nephew to Eagle Life Assembly Church founder Blessing Chiza. [GoogleAd] Q: What encouragement would you give to someone at home who has lost hope? A:…
Bethen Pasinawako-Ngolomi will, next week, lead a cast of gospel musicians which includes, Trymore Bande, Kudzi Nyakudya and Vabati VaJesu among others who will share the stage in Chitungwiza courtesy of Grace Abound Church. [GoogleAd] The Effort Maphosa-led church has lined up a number of crusades themed Glory and Power in Harare and Chitungwiza but…
HARARE – Chimurenga music icon Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo will for the first time perform at Oliver ‘‘Tuku’’ Mtukudzi’s Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton on Saturday in memory of the fallen national hero. Mukanya will share the stage with musician Progress Chipfumo. [GoogleAd] The arts hub, situated about 45 kilometres along Harare – Bulawayo highway, opened its…
