HARARE – Gramma Records, one of the country’s oldest music recording and music distribution companies together with its sister firms – Zimbabwe Music Company (ZMC), Ngaavongwe Records and Records and Tape Promotions – which have been on the market since last year have failed to get buyers. The record company which boasts of an extensive…
HARARE – Preparations for comedian Alfred Kainga’s maiden show in Harare are at an advanced stage, organisers say. The United States-based comedian is scheduled to perform at Reps Theatre in the capital on September 22 for the first time courtesy of Xtra Time Entertainment. He will be supported by comedians Long John and Nqobizitha Dube…
HARARE – Former chief sponsor of Miss Tourism Zimbabwe pageant, Bigtime Strategic Group, has dumped the pageant and is now channelling resources towards the staging of the Miss World Zimbabwe pageant, the Daily News has learnt. Miss Tourism Zimbabwe is being run by Barbara Mzembi while Miss World Zimbabwe is under Marry Chiwenga. Sources close…
HARARE – Last week, I carried myself to go and enjoy myself at Harare’s premier strippers club, Private Lounge. I had to embark on this journey after a long time out of the Harare entertainment circuit and the experience and encounter was one I haven’t witnessed during my myriad nightspot sojourns. And customarily, I have…
HARARE – Government of Zimbabwe takes full cognisance of the benefits derived from the Harare International Carnival, hence has already allocated adequate resources to ensure the successful staging of an excellent event. Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, A Ndhlovu told thousands of people gathered in Highfield on Saturday at the launch of this year’s…
HARARE – Exiled Chimurenga music star Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo says contrary to popular opinion, he has always been friends with fellow Zimbabwean music legend Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi. The two artistes, who were both part of a band called Wagon Wheels in the late 70s, have often differed publicly on a variety of issues. Mukanya and…
HARARE – Miss Zimbabwe Trust is charging $300 for each ticket to those who would like to watch this year’s national pageant’s final be held at the Borrowdale Brooke Golf Course in Harare on 22 July. While the ticket prices are steep, considering that in neighbouring South Africa they range between R225 and R250 which…
HARARE – Rising star Bryan K says his latest single titled “Forever” has nothing to do with his own love life. The just-released single, which was produced by Nigerian producer Ckay and mixed and mastered by local producer Simba Tags, is about someone trying to woo back a lost lover. “The song tells a story…
HARARE – Hip hop artiste Don Dada, who made history in 1993 when he successfully fought for the right to wear dreadlocks at Avondale Primary School, has been given permission by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to compose a song from the late South African icon’s autobiography. The Zimbabwe-born rapper has just released the 2017 Nelson…
HARARE – Over 35 schools from throughout Zimbabwe took part in the two-day Let Them Annual Schools Arts Festival which ended in the Harare Showgrounds on Saturdayevening. The festival, founded by advertising executive and artiste manager Chido Musasiwa seven years ago, witnessed performances of the highest quality in arts disciplines such as music, theatre, beat…
