HARARE – With his fabulous songs and arrangements, his captivating lyrics, and of course that infectious stage smile, Tongai Moyo won audiences far and wide. On Sunday, hundreds of his fans flocked to the Harare Gardens to shed a tear and remember their favourite musician. Tongai Moyo was on Sunday only a memory, albeit a…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Big Brother Hotshot representative — Butterphly — has every reason to have butterflies in the stomach. The Hararian had the worst possible start to her journey in the Big Brother Hotshots which kicked-off on Sunday. Butterphly got 44,4 percent from the audience vote following a task in which all housemates showcased a…
HARARE – Are Oliver Mtukudzi’s trailblazing years now behind him? While this question might appear inappropriate, last Friday’s poor crowd at his album launch makes it timely to ask. The veteran musician launched his 63rd album — Mukombe WeMvura — at a poorly attended event at the Harare International Conference Centre. Tuku’s manager Sam Mataure…
HARARE – Organisers of Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) have been applauded for reviving the event which is central to the growth of the film industry. Hivos regional director Tanja Lubbers said ZIFF coordinators have shown commendable levels of resilience and commitment after it re-launched following the economic melt-down of 2008. “I am proud of…
HARARE – Heshi Mfeshi Studio has re-opened, with recording deals underway for Taurai Mandebvu to collaborate with South Africa’s top-selling artiste Donald. Heshi Mfeshi Studio, closed over six months ago, is co-owned by Joe Machingura and Leonard Mapfumo. The label has produced top artistes who include Shinsoman, Taurai Mandebvu, Leonard Mapfumo and others. Machingura told…
BULAWAYO – South African-based Zimbabwean gospel musician Thembi Sibanda has released a third album — a 13-track well-choreographed scorcher titled Sinjalo. The album was recorded at Kabamba Productions. The 30-year-old musician, who hails from Esigodini, fronts a seven-member group, Sisters of Paradise. Sibanda recorded her first album Mhla UJesu Ebuya in 2011. The 11-track album…
HARARE – Nompumelo Marilyn Samambgwa, (MS) a top local designer eats, breathes and lives fashion. The Daily News on Sunday Entertainment Writer Sharon Muguwu (SM) spoke to the talented 26-year-old who recently showcased her designs at the just-ended Zimbabwe Fashion Week which include swimwear. SM: Why did you decide to become a fashion designer? NS:…
BULAWAYO – Zimbabwean poet Togara Muzanenhamo who this month completes his reading tour of the United Kingdom will publish Textures, a collaboration with renowned poet John Eppel. Amabooks co-director Brian Jones told the Daily News on Sunday that Textures, is set to be published in Bulawayo under AmaBooks Publishers, while Gumiguru is to be published…
HARARE – Four controversial music divas — two from Botswana and two from Zimbabwe — will clash this afternoon at Harare Gardens in what is expected to be an explosive dance and musical adventure. Botswana’s “Kwaito Kwasa” queens and sexy dancers Naledi Kaisara better known as Slizer and Charma Gal will battle it with local…
HARARE – Organisers of the much anticipated Zimbabwe Music Awards, (Zima) have disappointed multitudes of nominated musicians and their fans who were expecting a fire-up gala tomorrow at the Harare International Conference Centre, HICC. The organisers announced the cancellation just three days before the ‘big’ day tomorrow amid concerns that logistics were not in order….
