MUTARE – Controversial but insightful sungura maestro Hosiah Chipanga has released a new album dedicated to the late army commander General Solomon Mujuru, who died in a mysterious fire at his Beatrice farm in 2011. The CD, emblazoned with the late national hero’s face, is a special dedication to the respected freedom fighter. Titled Gamba,…
HARARE – Ara Kani, a Zimbabwean brand by Nkululeko Ncube will be among 50 dynamic designers’ collections that will be presented over four days at the South African Menswear Weekclass (SAMW) show next month. Celebrated by the media, industry and designers as Africa’s most credible and leading fashion week on the calendar, SAMW has stamped…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s leading stand-up comedy brand, Simuka Comedy will this Friday pioneer a comedy concept dubbed “Abracadabra Magic” and Comedy Night at Sopranos in Avondale. This show will combine both comedy and a single magical act. This year and the month of June also marks the comedy company’s fifth anniversary, with a show to…
HARARE – Miss Carnival has rebranded to Miss Tourism Zimbabwe and is appealing to the nation for monetary contributions to fund the pageant. Dates for the pageant have not been set yet, but the patron, Barbara Mzembi, wife to Tourism minister Walter Mzembi said they expect it to be held in November. [GoogleAd] She appealed…
HARARE – Local actress Sandra Chidawanyika-Goliath will feature in Much Ado About Nothing, a Shakespearean play to be hosted by the British Embassy in Zimbabwe. It will be staged at number 9, York Road, Greendale in Harare on 16 and 17 July. [GoogleAd] The play is to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Shakespeare…
HARARE – The history of sungura music cannot be documented fully without mentioning the name Shepherd Chinyani, but the artiste feels the industry he contributed so much to short-changed him and described it as a “thankless venture”. Joining local showbiz at a tender age, Chinyani discovered and groomed talents in legends such as John Chibadura,…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Music Crossroads protégé Simon Mutambi will unveil his sixth album Zviri Pasi Pedenga tomorrow at City Sports Bar in Harare. City Sports Bar manager Yasin Dhala said his joint is happy to host Mutambi’s album launch. “Mutambi is like our son hence we are pleased to be part of the programme. The…
HARARE – When street musician Daniel Gonora and his drummer son performed at Harare’s City Sports Bar’s Monday Jam Session — a weekly event which brings together veteran guitarists and vocalists — everyone in the audience applauded his efforts. Gonora, who has made a name for himself while playing on the streets for a few…
HARARE – Towering singer Jah Prayzah was a major draw card at this weekend’s Unplugged musical show, at Palm Estate in Greystone Park, with organisers confessing it was the biggest crowd they have recorded in more than two years. Braving the low winter temperatures fans — comprising mostly youths came in their numbers to watch…
HARARE – Top dancehall musician Lady Squanda is in yet another controversial episode after a Kwekwe lodge she was staying in reported missing goods worth $70 after she had just moved out. Lady Squanda had attended a show organised by award-winning DJ Fydale dubbed “DJ Fydale UK Tour Welcome Bash”. [GoogleAd] Other artistes who performed…
