MIDLANDS-BORN gospel musician Prince Gumbo has released two new singles— Mwari Fambai Neni and Ndinovimba Nemi— as he continues to establish himself in the gospel music industry. Born and raised in Mberengwa, Gumbo said his entry into gospel music was driven by what he described as a divine calling rather than commercial interests. “I grew…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER EZIMNYAMA Arts Ensemble scooped first prize at the Bulawayo provincial Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival (CNTDF) held over the weekend at Manor Hotel, thanks to their top notch Tsutsube dance performance, and walked away with US$2 500. Mthwakazi Kandaba Arts took second prize after showcasing Setapa dance much to the…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THOUSANDS of music lovers packed Borrowdale Racecourse in the capital over the weekend for the 66th edition of the prestigious Castle Tankard. Organised by Delta Beverages through its Castle Lager brand in partnership with the Mashonaland Turf Club, the event once again proved why it remains one of the country’s…
ASHLEY MOYO THE third edition of Free & Found Worship Nights drew hundreds of worshippers to the Celebration Centre Amphitheatre in Harare over the weekend for an evening of gospel music, prayer and worship. Organised by The Jesus Initiative, the event featured a blend of local and South African gospel acts in what organisers described…
Vasco ChayaLIFESTYLE EDITORchayav@dailynews.co.zwTHE 61st edition of the prestigious Venice Biennale officially opened on May 9 and will run until November 22 in Venice, Italy.More than 100 national pavilions are participating in this year’s global visual arts showcase, with Zimbabwe once again taking part in the internationally acclaimed exhibition.The Zimbabwe Pavilion is presenting Second Nature |…
Anesu Mirisau and Ashly Moyo BEFORE the music is recorded, before the curtain rises and before children grow into adults pursuing their own dreams, there is often a mother quietly holding everything together.Today, families across the world are celebrating Mother’s Day — a special occasion dedicated to honouring the sacrifices, resilience and unconditional love of…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITER PRODUCERS of the upcoming reality television show Brother in House Zimbabwe say viewers will play a direct role in choosing contestants for the programme expected to kick-off next month. The organisers revealed that more than 5 000 people applied to take part in the show, with applicants undergoing a screening process aimed at…
Progress Chaya THE third edition of the Free & Found Worship Nights roars to life at Celebration Centre Amphitheatre in Harare today, with South African gospel stars Hush SA and Khaya Mthethwa headlining the much-anticipated concert. Free & Found Worship Nights is the brainchild of The Jesus Initiative, a Harare-based Christian organisation that promotes community…
Progress Chaya VETERAN gospel artist Angie Mantini has bounced back with a swashbuckling track that fuses contemporary gospel music with elements of rap. Titled ‘Mwari Haazvide,’ the track, which features the rap duo- Tee & Tekie- is already attracting a lot of attention, with its YouTube garnering over 300 000 views in less than a…
Nelson Mutongi AST week on Friday, the serene environs of Solomon Guramatunhu’s residence in Borrowdale were transformed into a vibrant sanctuary of letters, as writers, critics, artists, and cultural enthusiasts gathered to witness the launch of “Rina Manyanga,” the debut Shona novel by Jerina Sibanda. The event was not merely a book launch, it was…
