HARARE – Spoken word artist Christopher ‘Vokal Da Poet’ Chiwanza came out tops in a competition held by Shoko Festival to select poets whose works will be published on the Poetry International (Holland) website. The competition held by Shoko Festival in partnership with Magamba Network and Poetry International Zimbabwe, also saw the selection of nine…
HARARE – Shambare Promotions will host a birthday bash tonight for Mbare-based dancehall promoter David Kandawasvika at Stoddart Hall. The high profile gig for Kandawasvika, who is popularly known as the Gaza Commander, will feature Soul Jah Love, Kinnah, Seh Calaz, Gupsy Warrior, Bounty Lisa, MicInity and Nadine Fire. There will also be guest performances…
HARARE – Glitz and glamour were in short supply at the Zim Dancehall Awards ceremony on Wednesday night but that could not take the shine off Wallace ‘Winky D’ Chirumiko’s haul of four awards. With his status as Zimbabwean dancehall’s leading light increasingly under scrutiny lately due to the emergence of a new exciting crop…
HARARE – Controversial sungura musician Jacob Moyana of Kana Muchitidako fame has finally convinced promoters in Harare that his music is clean. Moyana is headlining the ‘Sungura Night’ to be held at Gwanzura Stadium in Harare next month. The musician was barred from performing at the recently held 21st February Movement gala at the same…
HARARE – News that dendera music stars and cousins Suluman and Tryson Chimbetu will perform at the April 5 gig to commemorate the late Naison Chimbetu, also popularly known as Dr Nero is a positive development for the local showbiz. While there have been reports within the media of the two cousins not being in…
HARARE – A storm is brewing in Walter Magaya’s Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD)v Ministries over the control of former Sexy Angels front lady Beverly ‘Bev’ Sibanda. Her manager, Hapaguti ‘Harpers’ Mapimhidze who has been maintaining a tight grip on the former pole dancer feels the church is sidelining him when it comes to Bev…
HARARE – Young rapper Owen ‘Whistle ’Chikonyora, 19, has refused to be discouraged by sceptics who regard hip-hop music and Christianity as polar opposites. The Harare-based musician believes that hip-hop — which has a big following among the youths is the ideal platform to fight alcohol and drug abuse and in the process promoting Christian…
HARARE – Former Big Brother Africa contestant Munyaradzi ‘Hakeem’ Mandaza admits that he is slightly anxious in the lead-up to his debut show at the Grain Lounge and Bar on Friday. Hakeem, who recently released a soulful single called Gimme a Minute, told the Daily News yesterday that he is determined to show he has…
GWERU – Controversial musician Jacob Moyana says he is being unfairly treated by music promoters and radio stations because he hails from the minority Ndau tribe. Moyana, who was barred from performing during the 21st February Movement Gala due to the lyrical content of his songs which are deemed obscene, claims that promoters are just…
HARARE – Drama star Norman “Landlord” Chiranga ,32 ,who was propelled to stardom by his riveting Landlord Series on ZBC-TV, will release a new production called Tsoro Mbiri before the end of the month. The Budiriro-based artist, who is an actor, scriptwriter and producer rolled into one, told the Daily News yesterday that the forthcoming…
