HARARE – Zimbabwean female photographers have proven the adage that the sky is the limit, as they are currently exhibiting an insightful and comprehensive package of photographs at the Harare Gardens. The group is working under the Zimbabwe Association of Female Photographers (ZAFP) and comprises nine female photo-journalists as well as amateurs. Their exhibition is…
HARARE – Hundreds of dancehall music fans went home disappointed after hot artistes Emmanuel “Guspy Warrior” Manyeruke and Romeo “Shinsoman” Anthony failed to turn up for the much-anticipated musical concert dubbed Zim Dancehall Fiesta at Gwanzura Stadium in Harare. The Seunononga and Mawaya-waya singers’ disappointing non-appearance put a damper on the dancehall fiesta that took…
BULAWAYO – Internationally-recognised imbube outfit Black Umfolosi will tomorrow embark on a month-long tour of the Republic of Ireland. The Bulawayo-based group, which was formed soon after Zimbabwe’s independence, are touring the European county with six members instead of their normal cast of eight. Sotsha Moyo, one of the group’s co-leaders, says the tour is…
HARARE – Afro-fusion vocalist Willis Wataffi, the other half of the now-defunct Afrika Revenge, has ruled out the revival of the once famous band. The recent return of Wataffi’s former partner Mehluli “Taz” Moyo to the music scene has been interpreted by many as the first step towards the bouncing back of Afrika Revenge. With…
BULAWAYO – City of Kings musicians believe there is a deliberate ploy to deny them airplay on radio stations and to bar them from performing in national events. The musicians made the remarks during a media briefing in the City of Kings by new media and broadcasting services minister Jonathan Moyo. Obadiah Mathulane, a recording…
HARARE – Hundreds of gospel music fans went home disappointed after South African gospel star Lundi Tyamara failed to turn up for a scheduled gospel show in the Harare Gardens on Saturday. Only a pared-down backing group of the South African star showed up and played four short songs before calling it quits. Lundi’s stand-in…
HARARE – Former Mafriq member Tungamirai ‘Tunga T’ Mavi has bounced back on the music scene with a gospel album. Mavi participated in the production of two Mafriq albums titled Chizevezeve (2006) and Shungu Dzemoyo (2009) before pursuing a solo career. The ex-Mafriq member says his new 17-track album titled Approved Workman, which was produced…
HARARE – Female jazz artiste Clare Nyakujara’s joint album with an American outfit called Ruzivo is now ready for release. Titled Ndega Zvangu, the 12-track album, was a painstaking year-long collaboration between the jazz songstress and the Seattle-based group. Ruzivo, founded by Zimbabwean Paul Mataruse, also includes Americans Jocelyn Moon, Sose Orskog, Hannah Wahl, Lonnie…
HARARE – Zimbabwe arts industry has been hailed by many commentators as having a lot of talent. When one considers the situation in which most arts and culture promoters and practitioners operate, one can appreciate why it is generally accepted that the country has immense talent. While there are many things that have been identified…
HARARE – Music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi showed why he is truly a legend with last week’s tribute concert that left his fans spellbound. After a dinner held in his honour hosted by FBC Bank on September 26 that attracted Cabinet ministers, security chiefs and the-who-is-who in the world of music, the stage was set for…
