CELEBRATED South Africa- based music producer Tawanda “Dr Tawanda” Kasaira has honoured the late Master of Song Simon “Chopper” Chimbetu in a new song. Titled Simon Chimbetu Tribute, the project encompasses Chopper’s hits namely Tenda, Newspaper, Denda, Rudo Ibofu, Mudzimai Wangu and Ndiyamure Mukoma.“I am a big fan of Dendera; I grew up listening to…
nekatit@dailynews.co.zw The Day Salisbury Fuel Tanks Were Set Ablaze! December 11, 1978; By Kenneth Gwena and Joel Masuka, Harare 2023.ISBN: 978-1-7388547-0-p (Paperback)…
By Progress Chaya MULTI-AWARD-WINNING musician Jah Prayzah will headline the St. Ignatian Feast slated for this Saturday at the Old Hararian Sports Club in the capital. The concert, now in its second year running, is meant to raise funds for St Paul’s Musami Hospital — a 150-bed health care facility — in Murewa.“We are hoping…
By Ashley Moyo and Anesu MirisawuLIFESTYLE WRITERS THE reappointment of Kirsty Coventry as Arts minister by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has divided opinion in the arts sector. The Cinema Society of Zimbabwe applauded the president for keeping Coventry, who has been the minister of Sport, Arts and Recreation for the past five years, on…
Ashley MoyoENTERTAINMENT WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw SUNGURA music hit maker Mark Ngwazi’s star continues to shine bright after he secured a place in this year’s edition of the prestigious Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival to be held in South Africa. The event, slated for Royal Gardens in Nandoni Dam in Thohoyandou on Saturday, will also feature seasoned performer…
By Progress Chaya POPULAR Matabeleland North arts jamboree — The Shangano Arts Festival — is back after taking a two-year hiatus. The…
Cloud FusireSTAFF WRITERfusirec@dailynews.co.zw ST GEORGE’S College and Dominican Convent Harare were crowned senior and junior champions, respectively at the inaugural CBZ High Schools Debate tournament champions at the weekend in Harare. The two-day competition, which ran from September 8 and 9 with 20 schools including Wise Owl Marondera, St Faith’s Rusape, Dominican Convent Bulawayo, Churchill…
ZIMDANCEHALL outfit Famous Mighty Boys and afro-fusion ensemble 911 emerged winners in the Chibuku Road to Fame Mashonaland East and Midlands provincial finals, respectively at the weekend. The Mashonaland East event was held at Makaha Business Centre in Mutoko on Saturday while Leisure Lounge in Gokwe hosted the Midlands edition on the same day. For…
SOUTH African group, Ndlovu Youth Choir, which won hearts and minds around the world after an incredible run on the 2019 edition of America’s Got Talent, have described performing in Zimbabwe as a “massive milestone.” Ndlovu Youth Choir is part of 30 bands scheduled to perform at the Stanbic Jacaranda Music Festival set to run…
RISING songbird Feli Nandi, whose “Mubayei” remix is currently the most trending Zimbabwean song on Youtube, will represent the country at the Music In Africa Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES) to be held in Tanzania’s capital Dar es Salaam in November. At ACCES, a music industry trade showcase that creates a platform to exchange ideas,…
