UPCOMING sungura musician, Tichaona Nyoni, popularly known by his stage name T3 WepaMuvonde, released a seven-track album this year, 2026, titled Bvunzai Save baba vaTichex.Among the songs on the album, the track Chimbavha stands out as a compelling and emotionally charged composition that captures the listener from the very first chord.In Chimbavha, Nyoni pours out…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS AFTER a successful competition held on May 16 in Mash Central and Masvingo province, Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival (CNTDF) provincial competition resumes tomorrow in Matabeleland South and Mashonaland East. In Mat. South, the competition will be held at Collen Bawn Beerhall in Gwanda while in Mash. East at least 10 groups will…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) has issued a stern warning to defaulting music users, stating that individuals and businesses owing the organisation licensing fees face severe legal consequences if they continue to exploit artists’ work without payment. The warning comes as Alexio Gwenzi, Zimura’s board chair, revealed that the…
Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER SUNGURA lovers in Chiredzi will be in for a treat tomorrow as sungura maestro Alick Macheso headlines Hippo Valley Estates Limited’s 70th anniversary celebrations at Chishamiso Stadium in Chiredzi. The musical showcase forms part of a series of activities lined up to commemorate the company’s milestone anniversary celebrations running under…
Anesu Mirisawu PROMINENT Afro-fusion and traditional music ensemble Nehoreka Marimba Power is set to showcase Zimbabwean culture in Canada at the Africanival on June 7.Running concurrently with Culture Month commemorations in Zimbabwe, the festival, scheduled for Eastwood Park in Edmonton, is regarded as one of the largest celebrations of the African and Afro-Caribbean diaspora in…
Ashley Moyo THE School of Public Speaking Zimbabwe is set to hold its sixth graduation ceremony tomorrow at Golden Conifer in Harare, marking another milestone in its efforts to develop confident and influential communicators.Founded in 2012, the institution has grown into one of the country’s leading centres for public speaking and leadership development, training more…
Ashley Moyo AFRO-JAZZ musician Maizon Tazvitya, popularly known as Maizon of the Ancient Tribes, is set to headline the Africa Month Anti-Drug and Substance Abuse Concert at Jameson Hotel in Harare on Friday.The event is expected to bring together key stakeholders from government, academia, civil society, the private sector, rehabilitation centres and local communities in…
Angela Mtombeni MODEL and fashion designer Royce Gavi has raised Zimbabwe’s flag high after winning the Mr Heritage Global title in Manila, Philippines, on Sunday, defeating 20 contestants from across the world.The 23-year-old emerged victorious following a fiercely contested competition celebrating culture, heritage, leadership and fashion excellence on the international stage.“I am ecstatic and overwhelmed….
Anesu Mirisawu FORMER manager of the late sungura icon Nicholas Zakaria, Lazarus Zakaria, has assumed leadership of the legendary Khiama Boys, bringing renewed optimism to fans who feared the group would disband following the musician’s death.Lazarus, who is also the late singer’s nephew, said the band was determined to preserve and advance the celebrated Khiama…
SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso, famed for his energetic marathon performances that often stretch for more than four hours without a break, is set to test himself in an unfamiliar territory with a unique concert dubbed 10 Classic Songs, slated for August 7 at Golden Conifer in Harare. For this particular concert in his celebrated career,…
