Life & Arts

By Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITER AWARD-WINNING producer Simbarashe ‘‘Cymplex’’ Moyo is confident that Makhadzi’s song — Shampopo/ Mapara — will open doors for him outside Zimbabwe. Cymplex co-produced the track, featuring sungura kingpin, Alick Macheso, with Mr. Brown. The recently-released song is off Makhadzi’s latest album titled Mbofholowo. “It is a good thing and I feel…

THE government says it is working on equipping individuals and organisations in the creative industry with business management skills as part of its broader initiative to turn the sector into a viable and productive industry. Speaking at an arts and business engagement in Bulawayo yesterday, Arts minister, Kirsty Coventry also said more is needed to…

MUTARE-BASED mbira group, Deze raWasu and Kweseka, emerged champions in the Chibuku Road to Fame Manicaland and Matabelaland North provincial finals held over the weekend, respectively. In winnings, each group walked away with US$2 500 and a ticket to represent their province in the national competition set for October 14 at Takashinga Cricket Club in…

AWARD-WINNING Afro-fusion singer and songwriter, Victor Kunonga has collaborated with Russian artist, Irin Blansh, on a track titled Siyaphambili. Kunonga said the just-released track, which he wrote and produced, is meant to motivate young people in Bulawayo to pursue their dreams and goals regardless of the challenges that could come their way. “Bulawayo nurtured me…

BABA Harare, who left music star Jah Prayzah’s 3G Band in 2017 to pursue a solo career, has risen to be one of Zimbabwe’s most notable musicians.Over the past five years, the musician born Braveman Chizvino, has released seven albums which include ‘Zimbabwean Giant’ (2022), ‘Vaccine’ (2021), ‘Izvi Zvinoitirwei Izvi’ (2020), ‘Ramba Wakadzvanya’ (2019), ‘Generator’…

UPCOMING Zimdancehall artiste Jah Lincoh (Tsoromanking) real name Kudzai Chitovoro has his sights set on becoming one of Zimbabwe’s top international acts while also improving his lifestyle.     Growing up in the rural area of Goto in Wedza, Chitovoro says he wants to make an impact not only on the local scene, but beyond…

A book Review by Fidelis BushuTitle of Book: Shamhu yeZera RenyuAuthor:  Memory ChirerePublisher: Carnelian Heart Publishing, UK, 2023issbn: 178-1-914287-11-4 MEMORY Chirere’s latest book of Shona poems, Shamhu YeZera Renyu, gives me a range of personal memories of him as man and poet whom I first met in his formative years.  I am happy that Memory…

FOLLOWING the success of the recent concert he hosted in the United States (US), award-winning arts promoter Bevan Makaka has promised to host two high profile gigs in Zimbabwe. The US-based promoter said the country is awash with talent but more promoters are needed.“I am now working on bringing a big Jamaican artiste to Zimbabwe.“The…

SCORES of arts groups will descend on Bangira village in Chipinge  district today for the 10th edition of Ndau Festival of the Arts (Ndafa).The annual event, to be hosted by Paiyapo Arts Development and Heritage Centre in Bangira village under Chief Musikavanhu, seeks to celebrate the uniqueness of Ndau culture.Running under the theme ‘Ndau Culture:…

By Ashley Moyomoyo@dailynews.co.zw LOCAL new series See Me has been selected for screening at the fifth edition of the Global Science Film Festival Fall slated for next month in Europe.The Global Science Film Festival showcases international feature films, documentaries and short films that link social developments with current scientific debates.“We are so excited to be…