HARARE – South Africa-based Zimbabwean house sensation Oscar “Oskido” Mdlongwa and Via Orlando hit-maker Dr Malinga are set to perform in a one-off concert in Harare next month. The two celebrated artistes will share the stage with local Djs who include Ash Styles, Storm and D Nosh on December 28 in the VIP Lounge of…
HARARE – Firecracker Kessia Masona will perform tonight at The Book Café, along with exciting new trio Jam Signal. These two extraordinary bands will light up the Tuesday night slot at the Book Café, bringing the best of Afro-fusion and afro-contemporary jazz to music fans in Harare. Kessia Masona is one of Zimbabwe’s most exciting…
GWERU – Peter Moyo and Extra Kwazvose’s Gweru concert turned out to be a flop as fans resisted a $5 entrance fee which they say was too high. Only a handful of fans attended the concert held Friday last week at Midlands Hotel with a substantial number turning back citing the high entry cost. John…
HARARE – Promoters are now turning their backs on sungura musicians and focusing on the dancehall genre as sungura artistes seem to have nothing unique to offer. Speaking ahead of the much-hyped City Sports Centre gig dubbed ‘King of the Dancehall’ to be held on December 6 in the capital, Redrose Entertainment director Barbra Chikosi…
HARARE – Mr Ugly, William Masvinu, will appear in a mock wedding with his wife Alice Chabhanga at Harare’s City Sports Bar this Friday. Mr Ugly is among the most popular personalities in Zimbabwe eversince he clinched the title for two years running. DJ Nash, a spokesperson for City Sports Bar said they wanted to…
HARARE – Zimbabwean movies, collectively known by the moniker Zollywood, have found their place alongside the revered Nollywood (Nigerian films), Bollywood (Indian films) and even the famous Hollywood (American films). Zollywood is the brainchild of United Kingdom-based Zimbabweans Tony Mliswa and Thulani Matsvimbo who decided to initiate a project that showcases the Zimbabwean film industry…
ACCRA – Big Brother The Chase love birds Elikem Kumordzie and Pokello Nare hit the runway last week during the Glitz African Fashion Week at the Accra International Conference Centre. Pokello, Zimbabwe’s queen of swag and several Ghanaian models showcased Elikem’s designs. Pokello rocking outfits from the label, she brought out her A game, completely…
HARARE – After watching the videos Gara Muberevere and Gogodera by Prince Prince Kudakwashe Musarurwa – a grandson to the late Skokiaan composer Augustine Machona Musarurwa- one is left wondering why such a talented remains relatively unknown. Despite a four-year career that has spawned three albums, Musarurwawas only thrust into the limelight through his participation…
HARARE – For close to two years jazz musician Dudu Manhenga and Italy-based drummer Blessing “Bled” Chimanga performed in the same band without any clue that they were actually paternal cousins. The two musicians only discovered their relationship under dramatic circumstances early last year. Daily News on Sunday’s Tarisai Machakaire (TM) spoke to Blessing Chimanga…
HARARE – Prominent gospel acapella groups Shower Power and Heralds of the Morning will headline an all-male gospel concert at the Harare International Conference Centre that will feature Seventh Day Adventist musical groups from South Africa. The December 14 concert dubbed “Home At Last” is being touted as a reunion of renowned Adventist groups and…
