DENDERA musician Suluman Chimbetu has described sungura giant Alick Macheso as a father figure deserving of his respect. He said he was advised by the late superstar Oliver Mtukudzi to seek counsel from him and that he is part of his patriarchal line which extends from his late father Simon up to the surviving father…
FARIDABAD – Wire craft artist Stewart Mauzinyu ,48, Zimbabwe’s sole representative at the ongoing Surajkund International Crafts Mela hosted annually by the Indian District of Faridabad, is happy with the impact he is making at what is widely regarded as the world’s biggest handicraft fair. The event, which began at the beginning of this month…
from Faridabad, India Zimbabwe has made a spectacular debut at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela currently running in the Indian District of Faridabad, located about 30 kilometres south of New Delhi. Award-winning Simunye Arts Ensemble and visual artist Stewart Mauzinyu are representing Zimbabwe at the event that showcases traditional handicrafts, music, dance and food. Victoria Falls-based…
In a bid to reach wider and diverse audiences, civic society organisations have in recent years devised ways in which they romp in popular musicians during their outreach programmes. The initiative has seen musicians entertaining multitudes of people while civic organisations convey targeted messages in between performances. Apart from performances, the musicians have also been engaged…
DANCER Beverly “Bev” Sibanda has dissed her oft-competitor Zoey for allegedly dancing for crumbs in South Africa. The two leading dancers were supposed to share the stage in Pretoria over the weekend but Bev reportedly refused after she failed to agree with the promoters. Instead, she went on holiday in Botswana for four days. “We…
Dancehall music star Soul Jah Love says he is working hard to cut the mischief tag that has seen him being branded as the bad boy of Zimbabwean music. The talented singer admits he errs now and again and it is now one of his priorities to avoid being on the wrong side. The chanter says…
Popular comedian Prosper Ngomashi better known as Comic Pastor has sent tongues wagging with pictures of him at a Cape Town hospital where Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is reportedly admitted. Ngomashi, wearing a President Emmerson Mnangagwa-inscribed scarf, is pictured at Groote Schuur Hospital with social media users suggesting he had visited the reportedly ailing VP. Speaking…
Rapper Stunner received backlash for a tweet in which he is teasing Winky D for not winning the hip-hop award for his song Paper Bag. But people on social media platform were, however, not amused — reminding Stunner that he himself had failed to get a single nomination. Winky D was nominated in the Star…
Wigs have been around for centuries and they are worn for various reasons from stage costumes to the peculiar ones worn by legal practitioners or the ancient Egyptians protecting themselves from the sun. Indeed wigs have definitely made their mark locally and I believe they are a must have fashion accessories for every woman, young and…
When men become wealthy or famous they change most of their living habits including friends, associates, drinking places and dressing. Interestingly such men also change wives and if not they marry more women. Musicians have also been caught in this marriage web and Zimbabweans have witnessed marriages going bust once the men get rich and famous….
