HARARE – Over the years Zimbabwe has produced fine artistes such as Safirio Madzikatire aka Mukadota, Leonard Dembo, System Tazvida, Biggie Tembo, John Chibadura and Simon Chimbetu among others who had made an impact not only on the local showbiz scene but regionally. These legends managed to make it big in the music industry despite…
HARARE – Musician Rangarirai Sagombeto of Tina fame is now a changed man. He is slowly moving to be a gospel artiste. He told the Daily News that it is high time for him to work for the Almighty. “I am glad I found Christ in December last year. I am a born-again father who…
GWERU – Kwekwe-based veteran musician Bantuman I, will tonight hog the city’s limelight when he takes to Mbizo 4’s newly-opened waterhole for a gig to warm up the weekend. The award-winning Bantuman I, real name Tawanda Jumo has been performing since 2004 but is yet to record his music. He specialises in a genre,…
HARARE – Recently opened Book Café has more musical programmes to offer fans previously disappointed by its closure. Sistaz Open Mic is among popular acts and activities that were missed by patrons but is now back. The event is meant for upcoming and established female artists that wish to express themselves. It will resume…
HARARE – Popular radio personality “Dr Zobha” is expected to thrill fans at Chikumbamarara in Seke tomorrow. The DJ will entertain patrons at H and J nite club while an all-female dance group — the Blue Virgins will dance to his music selection. Chikumbamarara is a leisure spot located in Seke rural area and it…
BULAWAYO – The controversy-riddled play No Voice, No Choice by Harare-based playwright Tafadzwa Muzondo has been plucked out of the Intwasa Arts Festival following its eventual ban by the Board of Censors of Zimbabwe. The play was one of the main theatrical drawcards at the week-long multi-disciplinary arts fete scheduled for September 18 to 22….
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s music sensation Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi’s is in for a double party as he celebrates his 60th birthday in two separate gigs, organisers say. Josh Hozheri, one of the organisers, told the Daily News the much-hyped celebrations will be divided into a private party at Pakare Paye, Norton and a public party at…
CALIFORNIA – Dr Dre was born to unwed teenage parents in a gang-ridden neighborhood of Compton, California. His talent as a rapper made him a millionaire and shot him to the top of hip-hop music charts. But his business acumen has led him build a headphones empire that paid him $110million last year. His ‘Beats…
HARARE – Visual artist Aaron Chikukuza is targeting the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to be jointly held by Zimbabwe and Zambia as a platform to market his products. Chikukuza who started visual arts in 2006 has been working on the country’s tourist attractions and is currently putting much of his focus on the…
HARARE – Stand-up comedian Kenny “Konscious” Chivizhe is resuming shows this month at Reps Theatre. He last performed at Sports Diner International last year in Harare during the open mic sessions. This month, he has lined up three shows, one on Friday, the other on September 14 and 21. “This Friday the audience should look…
