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Lack of originality killing Zimdancehall — Analysts

By Ashley Moyo AFRO-FUSION genre dominated the just ended Chibuku Road to Fame competition leaving many debating about the future of Zimdancehall in the country. The national competition— jointly organised by Delta Beverages through its Chibuku brand and National Arts Council of Zimbabwe— was held last week at Takashinga Cricket Club in Highfield in Harare.The…

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Rose Mambo: bookworm, musician rolled into one

By Progress Chaya chayav@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL musician Rose Mambo, who is currently rocking the airwaves with the song Nzira Yangu, which she co-wrote with Jah Prayzah, clearly debunks the theory that music is synonymous with school dropouts. With two Master’s degrees in public administration and business administration from the University of Zimbabwe and currently pursuing a…

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Star-studded cast for Bob Nyabinde’s fundraising concert

Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw A STAR-STUDDED cast of local musicians is set to perform at the Bob “The Headmaster” Nyabinde fundraising event to be held at Sherwood Golf Club in the capital this Sunday. The event will be graced by Kireni Zulu, Steve Chikoti, Victor Kunonga, Rute Mbangwa, Tanga Wekwa Sando and Tariro Ne Gitare.Sherwood Golf…

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Nyanga Arts Festival 2023 set for month end

DENDERA music star Suluman Chimbetu and world-famous Imbube group Black Umfolosi will headline this year’s edition of Nyanga Arts Festival which will take place in the Eastern Highlands at the end of the month. The event – a feast of music, drama and visual arts scheduled to take place from October 27 to 28-will also…

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Top designers for Zim Fashion Week

THE highly-anticipated relaunch of the Zimbabwe Fashion Week (ZFW), set to take place in Victoria Falls from October 20 to 21, will be graced by multi-award-winning accessory designer Pamela Samasu wo-Nyawiri of Vanhu Vamwe and acclaimed New York-based designer Evelyn Lambert. The fashion showcase, to be held at Victoria Falls Hotel, will see selected designers…

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Chopper Chimbetu commemorations take unusual route

MUSIC star Sulumani Chimbetu has lined up a two-day golf tournament to festival in Chegutu next month, as part of commemorations in honour of his legendary father Simon “Chopper” Chimbetu. “We have already started preparing for the golf tournament and the music festival,” said Sulumani, who hinted that the music festival will include several artistes…

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Huge turnout for the Zimpraise HICC show

By Nyasha Kunyiswa THOUSANDS of gospel music lovers thronged the 4500-seater Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on Sunday to witness at least seven top choral groups performing. The event, headlined by Zimpraise, also featured multi-award-winning singer Janet Manyowa, Tembalami, Jonah Chivasa, Everton Mlalazi, Kuda Mutsvene, Spirit Praise, Ellard and Sharon Cherayi. Zimpraise wooed the bumper…

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Amos Mahendere ruffles feathers in gay community

By Ashley Moyo VETERAN gospel musician Amos Mahendere’s new release Hazviite, which claims homosexuality results from demons, has provoked the ire of the local gay community. Mahendere told the Daily News yesterday that the just-released gospel song which is on a Zim dancehall tip, has made him the target of attacks from aggrieved people. “On…

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Boon for Cinema Society of Zim

THE Cinema Society of Zimbabwe has partnered with the leading live streaming organisation— Livestreaming Company— for the forthcoming Zimbabwe Annual Film and Television Awards (ZAFTAs) scheduled for December 2 in the capital. According to the organisers of the ZAFTAs, the partnership is aimed at ensuring that the ZAFTAs reach a global audience and leave an…

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