Life & Arts

Progress Chaya LIFESTYLE WRITER chayap@dailynews.co.zw WATER, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programmes in Mudzi District, Mashonaland East Province, have significantly reduced the daily burdens on women. Recently, Steven Dam in the Chingwena area – along with 22 rehabilitated hand pumps, and 11 solarised boreholes in Mudzi – was commissioned by the Minister of State for Mashonaland…

SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw INTERNATIONALLYACCLAIMED South African musician Scotts Maphuma will headline the eighth anniversary celebrations of Fiesta Fiesta, set to take place in Harare. The event, scheduled for 13 April at Belgravia Sports Club, comes just two months after the Amapiano star delivered a stellar performance in Zimbabwe. “Scotts is making waves in the…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw GRACE Choir of Tabernacle of Grace Church is set to bring together music lovers from all walks of life at their inaugural Grace Choir Experience Live DVD Recording, scheduled for April 13 at the Grace Centre in Harare. The choir’s spokesperson, Yollanda Chimbarami, said attendees can expect an unforgettable…

Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER ZIMDANCEHALL star Freeman will be the headline act when the Madirirano Festival bounces back after a four-year hiatus next month. Organised by Simbarashe ‘‘Bodyslam’’ Chakare in partnership with Chipaz Promotions, the popular festival, set for Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfield, Harare on April 19, will also feature Mzoe 7, Madedido, Young Gemini,…

DENDERA maestro and the only surviving member of the original Orchestra Dendera Kings, Allan Chimbetu, is happy with the way the upcoming DR Nero commemoration gig has brought the Chimbetu family together. The gig set for Steak House in Harare next week on Sunday, is being held in honour of Naison, the younger brother to…

Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw AMERICAN music star Chandler Moore’s Ommema concert will feature an impressive array of local artistes. The concert, set to take place on April 11 at Belgravia Sports Club in the capital, will see America’s top worship group Maverick City Music lead singer, Moore sharing the stage with Minister Michael Mahendere, Annatoria,…

Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw SUNGURA ace Alick Macheso is set to perform at Vicas Beer Garden in Harare’s Waterfalls surbub tonight setting in motion a bumper entertainment programme across the country. After the Waterfalls gig, the Madhawu hit-maker will take his Orchestra Mberikwazvo to Shamva’s Liquid Lounge tomorrow alongside Somandla Ndebele. “We’re overwhelmed by…

Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw CHITUNGWIZA’S Aquatic Complex is bracing itself for an unforgettable day of worship and praise as gospel music star Dorcas Moyo takes to the stage tomorrow. The Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe-organised event — Family Fun Fair show — will see the Mutare-based singer sharing the stage with Amos Mahendere,…

THE passing of Jamaican heavyweight musician Cocoa Tea has sparked an outpouring of tributes from across the globe, including Zimbabwe. In the country, he is fondly remembered for his performance at the Beer Fest in Harare in 2011, where he shared the stage with Winky D, Mic Inity, and Dadza D, among others. Reggae star…