HARARE – Half a million dollars has been invested in the repairs of the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe. The gallery was opened in 1957. There have been no major repairs since. The curator, Raphael Chikukwa, said they were almost done and will be re-opening at the end of the month. “When I started working…
HARARE – Afro-jazz musician Jah Prayzah, who was in Botswana for Culture Spears’ album launch, is back in Zimbabwe. He is expected to share the stage with Potifa Mopo at the New Life joint in Harare’s Budiriro suburb tonight. Fireworks at Airport Lounge Two of the most celebrated artistes Suluman Chimbetu and dancehall ace Winky…
HARARE – All roads lead to Kariba for this year’s edition of Miss Curvy pageant scheduled for Saturday. The annual event will be held at Carribea Bay Hotel. The 16 Models are currently in boot camp waiting for the finals. The models have been at Kariba’s Simboti Holiday Houses since August 4. Hosted by Miss…
HARARE – Dennis Rusoso, who played the role of Mayaya in the community theatre Sabhuku Vharazipi 2, is starring in a new film Mayaya the Seed of Corruption which is set to hit the big screen next month. The screenplay was done by David Dzatsunga, who helped write Sabhuku Vharazipi 2. The film will be…
HARARE – Dendera musician Suluman Chimbetu is set to share the stage with high riding Ninja President Winky D on Saturday at the Private Lounge in Harare. The event promoter, Biggie Chinoperekwei told the Daily News that the potentially explosive concert is one of a kind. “The gig is meant to cater for both dancehall…
HARARE – Book cafe, Harare’s lively arts hub, will be marking Jamaica Independence Day with an exciting programme of film, music and food today. The celebrations begin with a screening from 6pm of the film The Harder They Come starring the world famous reggae artiste Jimmy Cliff, a renowned 1972 Jamaican crime film whose famous…
HARARE – Zimfebi Music Festival, back for the 2014 edition is jam-packed with renowned acts from Zimbabwe, Sweden, Nigeria, Mozambique, Kenya and Uganda. The festival which has 11 outstanding acts will take place at the Book Café on August 9 from 6pm. Celso Paco arguably, one of the best composers, percussionist, storyteller and multi-instrumentalistwill be…
GWERU – A sedentary Gweru last weekend came alive with a hive of activities keeping the city’s entertainment-starved fans on their feet in the local pubs, with the Miss Gweru finals headlining an eventful weekend. The city hosted Zim dancehall Kings on Friday where big names like Winky D, Freeman, Guspy Warrior and rising star…
HARARE – Confusion reigns supreme at the Miss Zimbabwe Trust camp following the stepping down of Miss Zimbabwe queen Thabiso Phiri last week over unknown personal reasons. Since the princess’ bombshell, Phiri has not said much save to say she did it for personal reasons while Mary Chiwenga, the Trust’s chairperson had promised to hold…
HARARE – Upcoming singer and songwriter, Alfred Nenguwo, announced his arrival on Zimbabwe’s musical landscape with the launch of a video single titled Ndomirira last week at the Sable Lodge in Harare. The video, which was shot at the scenic Domboshava Hills, is a narrative driven by the theme of a couple deeply in love….
