HARARE – United States of America-based chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo (TM) has been a key player on Zimbabwe’s music scene for over four decades. The 70 year old music star, who is widely known as the Lion of Zimbabwe, spoke to Daily News entertainment editor Dakarai Mashava (DM)on a variety of issues. Below are…
HARARE – Veteran sungura artiste Nicholas Zakaria, who first ventured into music in 1975, has promised to release his first “political album” in July this year. The Mabvi Nemagokora hit-maker said the worsening economic situation has prompted him to come up with songs that he hopes will make politicians mend their ways. “Over the years,…
HARARE – Sungura ace Alick Macheso will make a rare performance in the Harare city centre tonight. The sungura star, who launched his latest album Tsoka Dzerwendo (Ayayaa) at Harare International Conference Centre on March 24, is expected to draw a big crowd at the Private Lounge where he is celebrating the success of the…
HARARE – The Miss Carnival title reportedly fell vacant in December last year after the incumbent Chengetai Kanonhuwa (20) left the country after enrolling with a university in South Africa. A well-placed source, who declined to be named, said Kanonhuwa’s reign was supposed to continue until the crowning of a new queen but her sudden…
HARARE – Award-winning film maker Patience Tawengwa recently attended the Annual Harvard Business School Africa Conference in Boston as part of promoting Milele-a Pan-African production house she formed last year to uplift young African artists. The premier annual event, where the keynote address was delivered by Rwandan President Paul Kagame, was attended by luminaries such…
HARARE – After four years on the sidelines, Theatre in the Park is expected to make an explosive re-entry on the country’s theatre scene with the rip-roaring political satire that was banned by the Censorship Board in 2003. The play tells the story of a woman living in a non-functioning state. In a queue one…
HARARE – Afro-fusion star Jah Prayzah has thrown his weight behind newcomer Sam Dondo who is scheduled to launch his debut album titled Zviuya in Harare next week. Jah Prayzah, who will grace the album launch to be held at Alexandra Sports Club alongside music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi, sungura maestro Alick Macheso, dendera star Suluman…
HARARE – Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo says he will not perform in Zimbabwe anytime soon due to the worsening political situation. Mapfumo (70), who has not set foot in Zimbabwe for over a decade, told the Daily News yesterday from his base in the United States of America that returning to his homeland under…
HARARE – Popular comedy group PO Box has re branded to Bus Stop TV. PO Box TV, a comedy skit production that has left Zimbabweans from all walks of life rolling with laughter and gained celebrity status overnight was initially started by Rolland Lunga (Boss Kedha), Admire Kuzhangaira (Bhutisi) and Luckie Aaroni. But due to…
HARARE – Dendera musician Suluman Chimbetu shared the stage with rookie afro-jazz artiste Sam Dondo at a memorable concert held at Mushandirapamwe Hotel, Harare on Friday night. Despite the fact that Dondo is still new in the industry and without an album under his name, he gave a polished act which left fans calling for…
