A VIBRANT line-up of short plays has been organised in Harare to mark the World Theatre Day (WTD) celebrations. The day — initiated in 1962 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) and is celebrated annually on March 27 — will see Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre (JMLT) in the capital hosting three short plays to celebrate…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw FAST-RISING singer Mary Anibal is set to feature in an allwomen festival to run in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire early next month. At the impending festival dubbed ‘Women in concert live,’ to run between April and 12, Anibal will share the stage with Ayidissa (Côte d’Ivoire), Jahelle Bonee (Côte d’Ivoire),…
Ashley Moyo and Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS URBAN grooves artiste Trevor Dongo, who sustained burns after his flat in Harare was set ablaze last week, is recovering well, his management confirmed. Following the incident, fellow musicians including Mudiwa Hood and Stunner among others pledged support to the Ndashamisika hit maker as part of efforts…
Thembinkosi Nyathi ENTERTAINMENT WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw AS the world celebrates Women’s Month, award-winning hip-hop artiste Awakhiwe “Awa Khiwe” Sibanda is set to release her debut album, African Women Arise. She hopes the project, to be unveiled on April 11, will serve as a powerful tribute to women’s resilience, strength, and beauty while resonating with a broad…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moya@dailynews.co.zw THERE appears to be no end in sight for the award-winning local film, Nyanga’s purple patch. The Eddie Ndhlovu-directed film, which had until now landed 11 awards, 11 nominations, and a couple of official selections, has been nominated for Best Feature Film and Best Directing at this year’s Coal…
Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw UK-BASED Zimbabwean author Clare Makoni has recently released her latest book, Financial Standing Board, which equips readers with essential commercial skills. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Makoni explained that her goal is to provide people with a practical, legitimate approach to managing their finances. “The book is a money…
SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw MISS Universe Zimbabwe 2024 contestant Pauline Marere has added another accolade to her name, clinching the Miss Supranational Zimbabwe title after fending off stiff competition from at least 12 models. The contest, held over the weekend in Polokwane, South Africa, grants Marere an opportunity to represent Zimbabwe at Miss Supranational 2025…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE inaugural Zimbabwe Gospel Music Awards (ZGMA), established to celebrate excellence in gospel music, will take place on April 11 at Casino Marina, Long Cheng Plaza in Harare. ZGMA founder and director, TLee Chitsungo, confirmed that preparations are well underway. “The planning process has been extensive and meticulous, beginning with the…
MODELLING instructor and former model Sipho Mazibuko says the commemoration of Women’s Month won’t be enough without spotlighting the crucial role pageants play in empowering girls. Mazibuko, who has initiated various modelling enterprises, has seen first hand how pageants have transformed the lives of many girls under her watch. The Bulawayo-based businesswoman’s Strides Modelling Agency…
SONGBIRD Feli Nandi, the former Mbeu’s Mhodzi Tribe backing vocalist, will officially launch her latest musical project at 7Arts Theatre in Harare tonight. Titled Ndisiyei, the album features tracks such as Tongai, Munamato, Ndisiyei, Haungasiye, Kukoromoka, Muranda, Shamwari, and Vakaitasewe. On Thursday, the songbird caught the attention of social media users after she dropped visuals…
