Nama rings the changes Ashley Moyo THE NATIONAL Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) has made several changes as part of efforts to make the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) more representative and inclusive. Nacz executive director Napoleon Nyanhi told journalists yesterday that, among other things, Zimbabwe’s premier arts awards would now be decided by an…
Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER nyathit@dailynews.co.zw DOEK and Slay, an event which celebrates culture and fashion, will make a highly-anticipated return on Sunday at Alex Sports Club with a tantalising line-up that includes heavy hitters Freeman, Killer T and ExQ. Winky D to headline Bindura Spring Fest CROWD favourites Winky D, Killer T and Master H…
MODELS, tourism officials, socialites and musicians thronged Siyekhaya Estate in Borrowdale on Tuesday for Miss Universe, Shynnise Palacios’ meet-and-greet event. The city’s elite, who included Pokello Nare and Zodwa Mkandla, turned out in style, transforming the venue into a spectacle of opulence, complete with luxuriant decor. The evening’s true highlight, of course, was the glamorous…
Ashley Moyo amoyo@dailynews.co.zw SWISS singer-songwriter Nnavy will headline this year’s edition of the Zimbabwe Jazz Festival set to take place on September 21 at Alliance Française in Harare. Nnavy, whose brand of jazz incorporates elements R&B and Soul, has opened for established acts like Lionel Richie, Arlo Parks, Alfa Mist, November Ultra and Ben l’Oncle…
By Thembinkosi Nyathi nyathit@dailynews.co.zw RISING jazz group Multi Band, led by Ruth Dion and Leon Brown, is set to take the stage at the upcoming National Medical Excellence Awards, to be held next month at the Rainbow Towers in Harare. The event aims to celebrate the sacrifices and dedication of healthcare providers across the country….
Thembinkosi NyathiLIFESTYLE WRITERnyathit@dailynews.co.zw SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean artist Enock “Nox” Guni will launch a 20-track album in the first week of next month to celebrate his two-decade long journey in the music industry. The Ndinonyara hit-maker has described the commemorative project titled The Love Letter, which will be launched at Steak House in Waterfalls, Harare on…
IN THE bustling streets of Chitungwiza, where vendors line the roadsides with their vibrant displays of fruits, vegetables, and other goods, one woman’s story stands out as a testament to resilience and faith. For seven years, Susan Dikiyana, a 32-year-old mother of three, has weathered the ups and downs of life as a vendor, determined…
CDE Chinx’s wife Patricia Makoni has died. Zimbabwe Music Rights Association, an organisation that manages the rights of music composers and authors confirmed Makoni’s death in a statement. “Zimura would like to send its condolences to the Makoni family and friends following the passing on of Patricia Simon-Makoni the wife of the late Dickson Chingaira,”…
Thembinkosi Nyathi nyathit@dailynews.co.zw MUSIC loving people’s excitement turned to frustration over the weekend as one event after another was cancelled. The first blow came when sungura kingpin Alick Macheso’s much-anticipated “Kupa Kuturika” album celebration party, set to be hosted at Steak House in Harare on Saturday, was postponed. The event had been scheduled for Saturday…
By Progress Chaya chayap@dailynews.co.zw A COALITION of 10 African artists has come together to release a remix of Bernard Betera’s song Africa Unite. Facilitated by Shanyai Events, the collaboration features artists from nine countries, including Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana, and Botswana. “I am thrilled that the song has…
