BULAWAYO – Maria Wilson, the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) executive director, says women will only increase clout in theatre by fighting for their space without apology. The Hifa boss made the remarks while officiating at a workshop for women theatre professionals during the just-ended Intwasa Arts Festival. “Women must work together to…
BULAWAYO – Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka’s play The Lion and the Jewel was the star attraction of the just-ended Intwasa Arts Festival. The internationally-acclaimed play by the 1986 Nobel Prize laureate drew full houses during the two slots allocated to it at Bulawayo Theatre. Directed by Thabani Hillary Moyo, the play attracted an audience mainly…
HARARE – Gospel star Mudiwa Hood’s video for the single 10 over 10 has made a breakthrough in Nigeria where it has been lauded by Freshwave Channel Television. The enthralling video, released two weeks ago and which has generated over 8 000 hits on YouTube, has been played several times. The colourful Mudiwa believes success…
HARARE – Zimbabwe will soon define the role of indigenous languages in infant education as a way of ensuring their sustained use in the country, a top official has said. Primary and Secondary Education minister Lazarus Dokora, who officially opened the 2013 edition of the Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF), whose theme is “Enabling creativity,…
HARARE – Miss Grand International management has turned a blind eye on local pageant organiser Samantha Tshuma’s self-appointment as the country’s representative to the showcase to be held in Bangkok Thailand. A model, Fungai Mawada, who was the winner in local contests is surprised that Tshuma has replaced her in controversial circumstances. Vhukani Chris Mhlanga,…
BULAWAYO – Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, ZTA is mooting partnering with Bulawayo’s mega arts fiesta-the Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo for their 10th annual edition. ZTA chief executive officer Karikoga Kaseke who was the guest of honour at this year’s official opening of the arts festival told guests gathered in the City of Kings that they had…
HARARE – Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso says most musicians will remain paupers until the government and police take decisive action to end music piracy. Macheso made the remarks to guests who attended Oliver Mtukudzi’s tribute dinner organised by FBC Bank at the Rainbow Towers on Thursday night. With police commissioner General Augustine Chihuri in attendance…
HARARE – As a youngster dancehall star Romeo “Shinso Man” Antony’s ultimate dream was to turn out for the blue and white of Dynamos. The former Mukai High School student featured for the Glamour Boys’ junior team for some time and seemed to be well on course for a future in football until the music…
HARARE – Music superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi has been pleasantly surprised by how fellow Zimbabwean musicians have rallied behind him in support of the tribute concert to be held in his honour tonight. While the Zimbabwean music legend is delighted that several international stars who include Hugh Masekela, Judith Sephuma and Eric Wainaina will grace…
HARARE – Zimbabwe music legend Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi Thomas Mapfumo says there is no competition and rivalry between him and fellow Zimbabwean star Thomas Mapfumo. “We are artistes. He’s got what I don’t have and I have what he doesn’t have. And there is no competition at all,” said the Sarawoga singer during an exclusive…
