BULAWAYO – The launch of Qiniso the movie at Rainbow Theatre at Bulawayo Centre on February 7 was a hyped event. It was described with all superlatives a writing artiste will love to use. The who is who of the young artistes thronged the red carpet event to mix, mingle and smile and give each…
NEW YORK – Getting older and being single is a big no, no for black women. Cultural expectations dictate that women settle down and reproduce. This ideal is reinforced from a young age. I remember my aunt sharing that because I was a plain and dark skinned I would have no problem finding a husband….
HARARE – Social media, particularly Facebook has ignited a ‘real love’ relationship that has sent tongues wagging among Zimbabweans in the Diaspora. What started off as a friendly chat between two socialites who were more than 15 000 km apart during the course of last year has somehow turned into a ‘real love’ story. From…
HARARE – Performers in night clubs by underage artistes will attract the full wrath of the law, the Zimbabwe Censorship Board has said. The warning has been triggered by a Valentine’s Day gig featuring controversial dancer Beverly ‘Bev’ Sibanda and young Zimdancehall artistes Ras Pompy (14) and Spiderman (15) that was scheduled to take place…
HARARE – Sungura star Alick Macheso will perform at Midlands Hotel on February 15. Valentine’s Day treat from Tocky Vibes Multiple National Arts Merit Award (Nama) nominee Tocky Vibes will perform at Gweru’s Mboma Night Club on Valentine’s Day. Kunonga comes to Mutare Afro-fusion artiste Victor Kunonga will bring his just-released Kwedu album to Golden…
HARARE – South African music star Ringo Madlingozi and Zimbabwean music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi will perform at a pre-Valentine’s Day bash set for the City Hall in Bulawayo tonight. The two talented artists, who last shared the stage in the City of Kings about a decade ago, hogged the limelight in 1999 when they collaborated…
HARARE – Zora musician Leonard Karikoga Zhakata has saluted his fans and the media in particular for their unwavering support. The Rusape-born musician’s songs Dhonza Makomborero and Dollar Boy recently claimed first and second positions respectively on the Radio Zimbabwe Coca-Cola Top 50. Zhakata told Daily News on the sidelines of a celebration party held…
HARARE – Harare-based clown Fungai Takodza, popularly known as Ajigija, is yearning for National Arts Merit Award (Nama) recognition. Nama honours outstanding artists on February 14 at 7 Arts in Harare. The 43-year-old Takodza is pushing for organisers of the annual awards to include a category for clowns. He argued passionately that they view themselves…
NEW YORK – I am a proud Zimbabwean who is offended by being called an African. “I am not African; I am Zimbabwean,” I majestically declare chest puffed intoxicated by arrogance. After all I am on a crusade to stop non-Africans from thinking Africa is a country. My analogy of choice is Canada and the…
MASVINGO – By the end of his Friday night concert at Ritz Night Club, Suluman Chimbetu had been christened “Chibaba chenyuchi” in line with the chant by Soul Jah Love on the dendera star’s song Nyuchi. So popular was the song that Sulu was forced by popular demand to play it several times during the…
