HARARE – As we say goodbye to 2018, the Daily News on Sunday reflects on some stories that grabbed newspaper headlines and dominated social media. Below are some of the highlights. Mukanya’s return to Harare After spending 14 solid years in United States, Chimurenga music icon Thomas Mukanya Mapfumo surprised many after he agreed to…
HARARE – Talented gospel musician Mathias Mhere has triggered a storm within the Christian community after producing steamy videos that feature slay queens and models. The singer recently released two hot videos; “Matables” and “Panogara Nyasha” which some Christian fanatics say border on secular music productions. But Mhere is not moved by any negative comments…
In the Fog of the Season’s End; By Alex La Guma; Harare; Baobab Books (1992); 181 Pages ISBN: 978-0-435-90980-2(Paperback) HARARE – Some books can never be dumped altogether, no matter when they were published. One would want to think of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, Arrow of God, A Man of the People, Ngugi Wa…
HARARE – Canada based gospel diva Shingisai Suluma, popularly known as Mai Suluma, is longing for an opportunity to reconnect with her local fans through a nationwide tour. Mai Suluma, the Joy Street Choir leader, left Harare over a decade ago, relocating to the United States before migrating to Canada last year 2018. She told…
HARARE – Diaspora-based Taffy Theman has lamented the suffering being experienced by Zimbabweans in a song titled Oneday. The song reflects on the troubles currently obtaining in Zimbabwe while also going back to Gukurahundi, Murambatsvina, the 2008 election violence where some women were raped, corruption, mismanagement of resources, and the recent army killings as well…
HARARE – Forgotten musician Clive Malunga has said he will be launching a new album this year in March, but again targeting the Asian market. The Nesango hit maker has been missing on the Zimbabwean music scene for years as he has not been holding any music shows and his music has not been receiving…
HARARE – After a busy holiday season for musicians, some have decided to take a break, but for others it is business as usual. Among those who are taking a break are Suluman Chimbetu who is taking a two-week break, Baba Harare is returning with his January 11 album launch, while Alick Macheso has not…
HARARE – Rising artistes topped the Coca-Cola Top 50, with Baba Harare, Enzo Ishall and Obert Chari scooping radio and television awards. However, on number one under the radio winning artistes was Rev Togarepi Chivariro who got $2 500 for his hit Matishamisa, on number two was Wandigadza by Admire Nago who got $2 000…
HARARE – A public marriage proposal has borne fruit for a Bulawayo-based couple, after companies and the public pledged to sponsor their whole wedding. What is left is for the bride and groom to set a date and choose the offer they will take. What seemed as a joke to people on social media, as…
HARARE – Local church, New Revelation Ministries, has introduced annual awards to honour musicians and writers in the country. Led by prophet Miracle Paul, famed for Abraham’s Tent, the Chitungwiza-based New Revelation Ministries become the latest example of churches that awards outstanding individuals in the society. The awards, Miracle Paul Gospel Awards, will honour musicians,…
