HARARE – The Culture Fund of Zimbabwe has refuted prominent author and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga’s claims that the arts funding body refused to finance the last novel in her Nervous Conditions trilogy. Chipo Muvezwa, the programmes officer for the funding body, told the Daily News through e-mail that Dangarembga made several applications for funds but…
HARARE – In this week’s article we are profiling Rumbidzai Ngwarai a fashion designer, who has caught the fashion industry by storm. We will get an insight on how her business is doing and also how others who wish to venture in such a business can go about it. Q: What kind of business are…
HARARE – Comedian Doc Vikela says Zimbabweans are scared to laugh at political jokes by stand-up comedians. The comedian — real name Victor Mpofu — said he noticed this from the time he started telling political jokes back in 2011. “People are scared. I did a President Robert Mugabe joke in 2011 but it’s being…
HARARE – Stung by Zimbabwe’s deteriorating economic situation that has seen many artistes failing to afford studio time, zimdancehall musicians and producers have resorted to barter trade to keep the genre alive. Mbare-based ChillSpot Records, that has recorded hits by top zimdancehall stars like Soul Jah Love, Killer T, Seh Calaz and many others, is…
HARARE – Multi-talented artist Julius Mathias is delighted with the way he has transformed from a top dancer with the internationally recognised Tumbuka Dance Company to reputable reggae musician. Mathias, who recently relocated from London to New York, recorded his debut album ‘Here I Come” nine years ago after quitting Tumbuka. The Tafara-born 40 year…
HARARE – An accident often brings out the true identity of the people who emerge from its wreckage. While many choose to drown in the sorrow of losing a hand or an arm, others fight to build on the grief to achieve their dreams. Such is the case with rising artist Tracy Hwinya. Less than…
HARARE – Celebrated lead guitarist and music producer Clive ‘Mono’ Mukundu says his latest album ‘Gwenyagitare’ is a revival of a traditional sound that he used to play in the 1990s. Mono, who took two years to complete his latest and ninth album, is confident that ‘Gwenyagitare’ will trigger nostalgic memories among fans of “traditional…
HARARE – This week I had the great opportunity of meeting and speaking to Mukunda M’Tandari, the lady behind Rudo Loves Creative Inc. Created in 2014, Rudo Loves is a fully integrated London-based company that concentrates on merging fashion, music and art by promoting and marketing African creatives via campaigns, productions and media platforms. Rudo…
HARARE – South Africa-based gospel musician Reverend Tapera Toggy Chivaviro says his recently released 10th album Ebenezer Tiri Munyasha has given him a deserved breakthrough. “Ebenezer for me has been the album. I knew one day my day would also come, having started recording in 1999,” Chivaviro told the Daily News. “Ebenezer is our 10th…
HARARE – Gospel artiste Bethen Pasinawako-Ngolomi featured Jonasi Kasamba, a former chanter in Alick Macheso’s Orchestra Mberikwazvo, on the track Ngavararame that will be part of the popular star’s forthcoming album. Bethen was impressed by the contribution of the Congolese chanter and is convinced that the soon-to-be-released album will help her return to the top…
