HARARE – Veteran sungura musician Tedius Matsito, who has hardly been active on stage since he was involved in an accident three years ago, made a cameo appearance at Alick Macheso’s Warren Park concert in Harare over the weekend. The Nyaradzo singer told the Daily News that appearing on the sungura artiste’s set had invigorated…
HARARE – Award-winning Zimbabwean writer Petina Gappah is part of a 12-strong longlist for the 2016 Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award. The winner, who will be announced on April 22, will receive £30 000 while five writers who will make the shortlist, to be unveiled on March 20, will each pocket £1,000. Gappah, who…
HARARE – Music star Pharrell Williams has praised Zimbabwean musician Brian Nhira, 23, for the excellent manner in which he sang the American musician’s hit song Happy. Nhira sang William’s song while auditioning for The Voice — an American reality television singing competition broadcast on NBC. “Singing-wise, I felt like you went up there and…
HARARE – Nigerian music star Wizkid has confirmed his first-ever concert in Zimbabwe to be held at Old Hararians Sports Club on April 8. The Ojuelegba hit-maker, who is currently on tour in the United States of America, revealed on Twitter that Zimbabwe will be part of his African tour. Tweeted Wizkid: “Cameroon, Senegal, Zambia…
HARARE – Jamaican reggae-dancehall artiste Munga Honourable looks set to hold his maiden concert in Zimbabwe soon. Munga, who is also known as The Gangsta Ras or Wanted Man, hinted at the gig on instagram. The artiste, however, did not reveal the date, venue and organiser of the purported concert. “Zimbabwe mi soon forward,” was…
HARARE – Lively musician Tendai “Sasa” Chidarikire says his music career has not taken a backseat despite his involvement in acting and television commercials. Chidarikire, known for his yesteryear hits such as Muzezuru, Ndiringe and Tarenda (Never Surrender), made the remarks after performing at the City Sports Bar in Harare last week. He said he…
HARARE – Female artistes say their failure to make a mark at the Zimdancehall Awards held at Club 1+1 Longcheng last week was largely caused by the negative perception of women musicians by society. The only female winner was Darula who came tops in the category reserved for women — the Best Female Musician Award….
HARARE – “Never despise the day of humble beginnings” — the proverbial and conventional saying applies well to multi-award winning Zimdancehall artiste Killer T as he started off as a mere commuter omnibus conductor. Killer T, real name Kelvin Kusikwenyu who recently won four awards at the Zimdancehall Awards held at Club 1+1 in the…
HARARE – Award-winning gospel artiste Blessing Shumba launched his fifth and latest album titled Calvary at Mutare’s Golden Peacock Hotel last Friday. The album was unveiled at a colourful event officiated by Manicaland Provincial Affairs minister Mandi Chimene. Shumba believes his 12-track fifth album is laden with potential hits. “I strongly believe in the project…
HARARE – Zambezi News co-creators Comrade Fatso and Outspoken will address the Ted Conference in Belgium on March 25 alongside other respected thinkers from all over the world. The annual event brings together “the world’s leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes.” Previous Ted speakers have included Bill Gates, Al Gore, Jane Goodall,…
