HARARE – Zimbabwean documentary and humanitarian photographer Davina Jogi has been selected to be a member of the jury of the prestigious World Press Photo 2019. Jogi, who will be the first jury member from Zimbabwe in the 63 years the photography awards have been in existence, shared the good news on her social networks,…
HARARE – A Harare-based upcoming gospel artiste, Tinotenda Katsande, this week appeared before a Harare magistrate facing charges of ‘‘stealing’’ Mutare gospel diva Tsitsi Kavhukatema’s song. The song titled Handitongwe Nedzinza first appeared on Kavhukatema’s album titled Jesu Arikuuya in 2012 before Katsande allegedly took it and renamed it Handina Mweya. Kavhukatema is currently based…
HARARE – Flamboyant rapper Desmond Chideme aka Stunner’s music has matured over the years as amplified by his song lyrics. Controversial as he may be, his views on the real world are, however, genuine and in his 2018 song titled Mainidiitisa, Stunner delves on the country’s educational system which he believes is not in tandem…
HARARE – After testing the popularity waters on Instagram with live videos where he even invited his fans to take part, Genius ‘Ginimbi’ Kadungure, is now going all out, setting up a reality television show. To show how serious he is about the show, the businessman and socialite has hired a professional TV crew to…
HARARE – Zanu PF has promised to stamp-out piracy, a monster that has ravaged the arts industry for decades, through the introduction of “strong legislation” next year. The resolution, among others, was made at the party’s recently held 17th annual conference in Esigodini. The consolidated Zanu PF resolution suggests the “protection of intellectual property from…
HARARE – Sungura giant Alick Macheso had to stop his act for close to 10 minutes at the shutdown gig held at Premier Tobacco Auction Floors as the bouncers’ menace in showbiz continues. A fierce fight ensued in the VIP section caused by some bouncers that even the police had a torrid time restraining…
HARARE – While the local showbiz industry is suffering from a plethora of problems that have curbed its growth, talented Zimbabweans are shining internationally, scooping awards and winning big roles in various productions. A lot more are breaking new grounds in the region, and making a name for themselves while flying the Zimbabwean flag high….
HARARE – One of sungura music’s godfathers, Nicholas Zakaria has left Walter Magaya’s Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, a church he served for five years. The singer is now a member of Ebenezer Prophetic Ministries International led by one Ezekiel Masiyandima, also a former member of PHD Ministries. Masiyandima’s church is based in Chitungwiza….
HARARE – Songstress Pah Chihera — real name Pamhidzai Tracy Mbirimi — is a bundle of energy who sings, dances, acts and this she does with perfection. Born March 6, 1991 and bred in the dusty streets of Mufakose in Harare, she never imagined that one day her music would be heard and played on…
HARARE – Singer Andy Muridzo says pole dancer Beverly Sibanda aka Bev’s claim that she was pregnant with his child actually boosted his ratings contrary to what many people thought. Andy grabbed headlines this year for being romantically involved with the raunchy and controversial dancer who went on to claim on radio and in press…
