By Progress Chaya MUSIC stars Victor Kunonga and Mary Anibal have described the upcoming Afrotrance Series as a perfect platform to showcase and promote diverse local art forms. Kunonga and Anibal, who collaborated on the hit song Zuva, off the former’s latest album Induna, will share the stage with celebrated Zimbabwean poet, songwriter, and writer…
MULTI-TALENTED artist Hope Masike says she feels fulfilled by the feats she has accomplished in diverse fields of art over the past 15 years. Masike- a singer, songwriter, painter and poet- has released four albums and four poetry books since 2009 when she dropped her debut music album titled Hope. Her other music albums are…
THE month of September holds great significance as it is dedicated to celebrating the mbira, an iconic instrument central to Zimbabwean music culture. In honor of this occasion, the inaugural Bira Rembira Festival, headlined by Jah Prayzah, is set to take place on September 27 at Gwanzura Stadium in Harare. Organised by Chipaz Promotions, the…
A SOMEWHAT low-key evening turned into an exhilarating night as gospel musician Mathias Mhere successfully launched his 14-track album, Akati Anesu Emmanuel, to the delight of his fans who had been eagerly anticipating soul-stirring melodies. The launch, which took place on Friday night at Rainbow Towers in the capital, attracted gospel lovers from all walks…
HARARE-BORN Hollywood make-up artist, hair stylist and cosmetologist Jacque Mgido is as big as they come. For the past two-and-a-half decades, Mgido has transitioned from a poor girl with big dreams to a key figure in the beauty industry. From humble beginnings, she worked her way to the top, in the process earning opportunities to…
SOUTH Africa-based musician Enoch “Nox” Guni is back in the country for the launch of his 15th studio album The Love Letter. The project, officially unveiled at Steak House in Waterfalls in the capital yesterday, coincided with his 20-year anniversary in the music industry celebrations. Our Entertainment Writer Thembinkosi Nyathi sat down with Nox and discussed…
Ashley Moyo SEASONED actress Charity Dlodlo has returned to Harare’s Reps Theatre, starring in the acclaimed one-woman show titled Once an Actress. The performance of the two-day production written by Tony Layton, which first premiered a few years ago under director Stanley Mambo and producer Patience Tawengwa, is part of ongoing efforts to raise funds for the…
Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw WILLOM Tight and Leo Magoz have teamed up with upcoming musicians on songs meant to raise awareness on drug and substance abuse in society. The project, sponsored by Saywhat, saw Willom Tight collaborating with Tamiranashe Dewa on the song Nhai Taku while Leo Magoz collaborated with Albert Mhuri and Emmanuel Chisale on Funga Ka2. “The…
TALENTED Zimbabwean opera singer Nigel Hopkins will perform famous opera songs by Pavarotti and Bocelli — two of the greatest tenor voices of all time — at Arundel School in Harare on Saturday and Sunday. Fittingly dubbed September Song, the performances, scheduled to kick off at 4pm on both days, will also feature pieces by…
COMEDY fans will be in for a treat next month when the City of Kings and Queens hosts the third edition of “KwaNtuntu Comedy Festival” at the Bulawayo Theatre which will feature comedy, theatre and short films. The three-day event, to run from October 24 through to 26, will kick off with theatrical productions after…
