HARARE – After starring in Tia, real name Portia Njazi’s video Boy You Got to Know back in the day, Hollywood actor Arnold Tongayi Chirisa has decided to pursue music as a solo artiste. In June this year, Chirisa collaborated with teen songstress Thamsanqa “Tamy” Moyo on his debut single Usacheme which was followed by…
HARARE – Hundreds of people thronged superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi’s impressive Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton to celebrate the musician’s 65th birthday on Saturday night. The majority of people came from Harare, about 40km away, demonstrating the crowd-pulling power of the Katekwe musician. Musicians such as Jah Prayzah and Tuku himself gave memorable acts…
HARARE – In yet more proof of how music star Jah Prayzah’s hit Mdhara Achauya has captured the imagination of fans in Zimbabwe and beyond, a Korean music ensemble, Dasrum, will perform its interpretation of the song tomorrow in collaboration with mbira star Hope Masike. The all-female Korean music ensemble’s performance will be part of…
HARARE – It will cost Jah Prayzah’s fans an arm and a leg to attend the launch of the award-winning star’s new album titled Kutonga Kwaro that will feature Nigerian music star Davido. Ordinary tickets for the highly-anticipated gig set for the Harare International Conference Centre on October 13 are going for $20 while the…
HARARE – Just over a year ago, no one would have thought that the huge building that houses Cecil Hotel in Bulawayo’s avenues would emerge as the city’s entertainment and showbiz hub. Previous owners had difficulty utilising the massive structure which boasts of accommodation and conference rooms, underground bars and countless outlets. It all changed…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), which organised the recently held Harare International Carnival, has attributed the big turnout partly to controversial South African socialite Zodwa Wabantu. ZTA chief executive Karikoga Kaseke told journalists in Harare on Monday that thousands of people came from all over the country hoping see the Durban-based socialite. “Apart from…
HARARE – Rapper Desmond “Stunner” Chideme’s newly-found love Dyonne Chasa confirmed to the Daily News yesterday that indeed she is carrying the artiste’s baby. Though Stunner was a bit uncomfortable to discuss his private life in public, he chose to refer all the questions to Dyonne. “Yes, I am pregnant but it’s not seven months…
HARARE – South African Hip-Hop star Cassper Nyovest will hold two shows in Bulawayo and Harare this weekend. The highly-rated South African artiste, who is currently rocking the airwaves with the hit Tito Mboweni, will kick off his two-concert tour of Zimbabwe tonight at Large City Hall Car Park in Bulawayo. At the City of…
HARARE – The High Court’s decision to grant Kwese TV satellite television services rights in Zimbabwe has been hailed by media practitioners, lawyers, artistes as a victory as it paves way for full liberalisation of the broadcasting sector which has over the years been dominated by State-run ZBC. Last month, Kwese TV announced that it…
HARARE – Gospel singer Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave has become the latest victim of negligent driving after she allegedly caused an accident in the capital which saw three cars damaged and her case is still pending at the Harare Magistrate Courts. This comes after urban grooves musician Tererai Mugwadi, rapper Desmond “Stunner” Chideme and jazz artiste Dudu…
