HARARE – Urban grooves artistes, who arguably constitute the largest number of musicians in Zimbabwe, have hit out at the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) for marginalising them in nominations announced last week. In all the four music categories on offer in this year’s Nama, no bona fide urban groover was considered except dancehall star…
HARARE – Jah Prayzah has received nominations in three categories in the upcoming National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) set for Bulawayo on February 15. National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) nominations 1. LITERARY AWARDS Outstanding First Creative Published Work 1. Zviviravanhu by Tinotenda Mpofu 2. Reflections of the Heart : a Story of Hope by Tsungi…
BULAWAYO – Musicians Jeys Marabini and Sandra Ndebele have released songs that urge drivers to exercise caution on the roads in line with the ambassadorial status bestowed on them by the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe. The two celebrated Bulawayo artistes, who were appointed ambassadors for the Southern Region by the Traffic Safety Council of…
HARARE – Several leading musicians will grace a concert to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the death of smoko music founder Fanuel ‘System’ Tazvida at the Book Café on Saturday. The weekend event, expected to be attended by leading musicians, including Alick Macheso, Suluman Chimbetu, Kiren Zulu and Nicholas Zakaria, will pay fitting homage to…
HARARE – Music star Selmor Mtukudzi and comedian Carl Joshua Ncube will hold a rare joint concert at the 7 Arts Theatre on March 28. Apart from music and comedy, the concert will also see the two artistes release a collaborative song that they are currently working on. “Selmor came up with the idea. She…
HARARE – THERE is one interesting observation that I have made over the years whenever we host album launches and other showbiz gatherings ? the presence of guests. And I would like to mention in particular ndendera musician Suluman Chimbetu whom I have seen gracing most of these showbiz events. Almost all the album launches…
HARARE – Multiple award-winning gospel hip-hop star, Mudiwa Mtandwa, is set to launch a single titled Love yaSolomon on Valentine’s Day. The gospel prodigy described his new offering as a dedication to lovers. In an interview with the Daily News, Mudiwa said Christians are not only subjected to the love of God, but there is…
HARARE – Veteran pole dancer Zoey Sifelani has attacked former rival Beverly Sibanda for being ‘jealous’ of her flourishing career. Sifelani told the Daily News that she had received a number of threats in the form of mobile phone text messages from the former Sexy Angels front lady. “Since Bev left showbiz for Prophet Magaya’s…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) director Polisile Ncube says her organisation is generating less revenue due to widespread closure of businesses that pay for using music. The music rights body generates royalties for member musicians by licensing radio stations and other entertainment facilities that utilise music. But with 78 licensed clients closing shop…
HARARE – Jah Prayzah will release a 10-track album titled Kumbumura Mhute in April in a bid to fortify his position as one of Zimbabwe’s most followed musicians. The Uzumba-born artiste performed songs that will feature on the upcoming fifth album during a well-attended gig at the Book Café on Friday night. Jah Prayzah, whose…
