HARARE – This week’s chosen Artwork of the Week at the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe (NAGZ) is Marvelous Mangena’s painting, “Inspiration from a bass player”. It is a post-independence celebration providing a reflection on the tremendous role played by jazz music in the struggle by black people for socio-political and economic independence during the…
HARARE – Zambezi News’ Tongai Makawa aka Outspoken on Saturday attended the Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa. Outspoken was invited as a special guest, international comedian and awards presenter for the ceremony. Four seasons in and Zambezi News is defining itself as one of the pioneering satirical voices on the African continent….
HARARE – On Saturday night, the International Images Film Festival for Women (IIFF) came to a close, with Belgium scooping three awards. The festival took place last week showcasing various films, including those by Zimbabweans from around the world. A total of 56 films were screened at five venues in Harare of which nine were…
HARARE – Superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi will be unveiling a new album Ehe Kani Nhai Yahweh this month in Norton. The album will be launched on September 22 at his multi-million dollar Pakare Paye Arts Centre, situated 40 kilometres away from the capital. Mtukudzi’s manager Sam Mataure confirmed the development. “The September 22 event will…
HARARE – Zimdancehall artiste Winky D, popularly known as Ninja President, is plotting another coup before year-end as he puts final touches to his 2016 studio album. Last year, Winky D’s song Disappear off the project Kickstape (Gafa Life), released end of 2015, was controversially awarded the song of the year gong ahead of people’s…
HARARE – Township jazz maestro Tanga Wekwa Sando, 62, says his career is not driven by the desire to make money and win awards. The Harare-born artiste, who has won several accolades over the past 45 years, told the Daily News on Sunday that his career has him given many other benefits that money cannot…
HARARE – Upcoming Afropop artiste Candy Maine is attracting national attention thanks to his swanky videos that have won him several award nominations. His most successful video to date was for the song “I don’t care when I am in love.” The video made by award-winning director Andy Cutta, was nominated for the 2015 edition…
HARARE – Tsitsi Fred, who is well known for her signature artisanal knits, emerged as the top designer at the recent Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase (ZFS) which took place in Birmingham in July this year. The Zimbabwe-born designer’s label called Tsitsi Fred Knitwear was voted the best from a competitive field that included Pesnique, RAAAH, House of…
BULAWAYO – Patience Phiri is a woman of many talents who has excelled as a playwright, model and businesswoman. The popular socialite’s play titled “Naked Girls Reading” at Theatre in the Park on August 31. Our Bulawayo reporter Jeffrey Muvundusi (JM) recently spoke to Patience Phiri (PP) on a variety of issues. Below are excerpts of…
HARARE – The National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe (NAGZ) on Saturday commenced holding story-telling sessions over the weekends. The sessions will be spearheaded by award-winning author, Ignatius Mabasa. NAGZ curator for Education and Public Programmes, Tandazani Dhlakama told the Daily News that the sessions are in a bid to revive and maintain local culture. “We…
